Holy Cow! I love this CD.
I just got it last night, popped it in the player for my commute to work, and it's STELLAR.
I haven't enjoyed a CD this much in a long time. It's the perfect mix of 'Jazz' and 'Afro-Cuban.'
Chucho is such a monster player, for some reason I kept thinking of McCoy Tyner while I listened. He doesn't play like McCoy, but he has the same power in his playing. Big hands, big chords, and yes, plenty of chops too, but in a different way than McCoy plays.
Branford Marsalis is featured on 4 tracks, and Chucho's group is stellar. I can't say enough good about this one!
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Re: Chucho Valdes & The Afro-Cuban Messengers - Border-Free
I'm not surprised to read your superlatives, Peter. I also love Chucho Valdes and his strong band. I had never made the Chucho/McCoy connection, but can certainly see how you arrived at that comparison.
Thanks for causing me to dig into my wallet once again.
Thanks for causing me to dig into my wallet once again.
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