Cuban Cafe

Cuban Cafe

Track Listings
Disc: 1

1. Love War

2. Cuban Eyes [Solar Mix]

3. Diva Dance [Original Mix]

4. Mi Vida [Time to Go Mix]

5. Bailar a Musika

6. Para Tu, Me Amor [Love Mix]

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Disc: 2

1. Tell Me U Want Me [Chilli Mix]

2. Follow Me [Nova Mix]

3. Borrowed Corazon

4. Dance With U [Cool Mix]

5. Ausente Luna [Far Away Mix]

6. Fever - Pablo Garcia

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Disc: 3

1. Latin Fever [Dance Mix] - Curt Fresca

2. Another Life [Cradle Mix]

3. Just Say It [Sunlight Mix]

4. Casa Grande

5. Come Away With Me [Dancehall Mix]

6. Hispana el Hambra

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Tracks:

Havana Cafe
Jean Pauline
The Search
Look At You
Improvalsation
Contradanza
Who's Smoking?
The Return
Bossa Do Brooklyn
What Are You Doing Tomorrow Night?

Customer Reviews:

Havana Cafe - A Great Place To Hang Out.......2004-06-26

"Havana Cafe" was my introduction to Paquito D'Rivera's music in a small band setting. On this set D'Rivera plays alto and soprano sax, plus clarinet backed up by piano, guitar, bass, drums and percussion. The title track by musical director Danilo Perez opens the recording with a funky riff from the low end of the piano before breaking into a bright and upbeat melody; D'Rivera's alto sax solo is appropriately buoyant throughout. Guitarist Ed Cherry contributes "Jean Pauline", a smoothly grooving cha cha, and guitarist Fareed Haque brings his own "The Search", an exploratory piece of music. Two short tracks show off D'Rivera's considerable compositional skills: "Improvalsation", a duet for acoustic guitar and clarinet, and "Contradanza", a solo clarinet piece. These two works blur the lines between jazz, Latin and chamber music so effectively that trying to classify the them into any genre is futile. The highlight of "Havana Cafe" is the track "Who's Smoking?" a quick-paced bop number written by D'Rivera and featuring some excellent soloing from Ed Cherry. Although "Who's Smoking?" is dedicated to James Moody, D'Rivera is the one doing the smoking - his alto work on this track is, well, smoking. This is a killer set.

Great Latin Jazz Ensamble.......1999-06-04

This is my favorate D'Rivera CD -- so far. The combo is one of the best he has led. The musicianship is outstanding, and great tunes. Paquito is never "far out" but instead very accessible.

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Latino heaven!
Cuban Talent in a "not to miss" CD!

Café Cubana
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Metro Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005Y477
Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

Crei Que Eras Mia - Septeto Nacional & Ignacio Pineiro
Juramento - Compay Segundo
Guajira Guantanamara - Grupo Raison
Nosotros - Omara Portundo
Cuando Quieras Volver - Beny More
Mis Sentimientos - Los Zafiros
Amor De Mis Amores - Elena Burke
Son Al Son - Orquestra Aragon & Elena Burke
Donde Estabas Tu - Beny More
Dame Tu Amor Guantanamera - Candido Fabre Y Su Banda
Cuentame - Los Van Van
Te Apartas De Mi - Compay Segundo
La Cumbancha - Septeto Nacional & Ignacio Pinereiro
Me Diras Que Sabroso - Compay Segundo
Quien Sera Mi Bien - Septeto Nacional
Alli - Omara Portuondo

Album Description

Subtitled - Cigars, Cars & Cuban Bars. Budget-price compilation featuring some of Cuba's brightest stars, Compay Segundo, Omara Portuondo, Beny More, Los Zafiros, Los Van Van, Septeto Nacional, & many more. 16 tracks. Metro. 2002.

Album Details

A Wonderful Introduction to the Living Genius of Cuban Music, Focusing on Havana's Classic Sounds from Throughout the 20th Century. This Collection Brings You Some of the Greatest Names of the Island's Musical Heritage and their Legendary Recorded Works. Included Are Francisco Repillado (Aka Compay Segundo of the Legendary Buena Vista Social Club), Cuba's Greatest Singer Beny More, Los Zafiros (An Early 60's Vocal Group that Blended Doo Wop and Bossa Nova Styles), Septeto Nacional De Ignacio Piniero (Who Had Inspired George Gershwin's "Cuban Overture" While Vacationing in Havana), Omara Portuondo, Popular Favorites and Grammy Winners Los Van Van and Many More.

Customer Reviews:

Latino heaven!.......2007-05-20

I actually got this for my boss who is from Puerto Rico and she LOVES it (btw, it's the music you might hear at your local starbucks...). According to her, you can't go wrong with this one.

Cuban Talent in a "not to miss" CD!.......2002-08-29

This is a GREAT Cuban CD. The artists are VERY talented, and I like love 14 of the 16 pieces of music. Very rare for a CD. I liked the other two cuts as well. Highly recommeded for "toe tapping" "uplifting" music to make your day!

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Happy music
Just buy it if you can....
What would have improved it...
Cangrejo no tiene na, but this CD has it all!
Another great CD for BVSC fanatics (like ME)

Havana Cafe
Barbarito Torres
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000IFW2
Release Date: 1999-04-06

Tracks:

Hijo Del Siboney
La Calabaza
Sarandonga
Corazon de Chivo
El Amor Di Mi Bohlo
Lagrimas Negras
Pensando En Ti
Yo Na Se
Sublime Ilusion
Camina Pa'lo Chapiao
Cangrejo No Tiene Na
Los Celos De Mi Compay
Alla Vay
El Tren

Amazon.com's Best of 1999

With festive energy, Havana Cafe shines brightly among the Cuban gems of 1999. Veteran guests Ibrahim Ferrer, Frank Emilio, and Omara Portuondo wowed us with their experienced ways while singers Victor Villa and Nilso Arias seduced with voices that rang out in sexy tones of Cuba's brassy yesteryear. Toss in Torres's affable laud, Luis Mirabal's blistering trumpet, and the joined voices of Torres's family to this mix of lively Cuban standards--which celebrate pumpkins, crabs, yams, fish, and romance--and you've got an album whose brilliance dazzles with every listen. --Karen K. Hugg

Amazon.com essential recording

Barbarito Torres played as a guest instrumentalist on Buena Vista Social Club and A Toda Cuba Le Gusta before gathering together Cuba's premier musicians and recording this amazing debut. A sensual mix of Cuban son, danzon, and guaracha, Havana Cafe makes austere use of instrumentation, using only the laud (Cuban lute), guitar, percussion, and vocals to create a wall of wonderfully spirited music. "Hijo del Siboney" rings in the collection with bright melodies and vibrant guitars before the set goes on to boast gem after gem of traditional and contemporary Cuban music. Singer Pio Leyva lends his brassy bellow to two tracks, adding an authentic dimension that's refreshingly void of pretension and characteristic of this playful, joyous album. Singer Ibrahim Ferrer also appears in all of his romantic glory. It's rare when the "in the moment" chemistry of musicians collaborating is captured on disc, but with Havana Cafe, the chemistry is thankfully captured forever. --Karen Karleski

Customer Reviews:

Happy music.......2006-06-24

I highly recommend this CD. It was my favorite and lived in my player for a long time when I first got it. The first thing that strikes the listener, a few seconds into track one, is the beautifully rich, strong vocal harmonies. These are prominent throughout the CD. Torres is a great player but this is an ensemble album, there's no showboating. When I first heard this CD I didn't know the laud player was leading the session. (By contrast, the first few bars of Diana Krall's "When I Look in Your Eyes" make it obvious the session leader is on piano.) The tempo is easy throughout most of the CD, even the faster numbers have a laid-back feel, until about the last third, where it picks up a lot of momentum. Sarandonga is joyously exuberant.

Just buy it if you can...........2003-06-21

Awesome classic Cuban music re-produced with modern recording technology and the results are smokin'...!

If you have older Cuban Family Members 60+, do yourself a favor and play this if you want to see them smile and reminise.

Play the 4th Cut, my fav, "Hijo Del Siboney" The whole album is timeless.

I just had to purchase another copy when it became available because it was unavailable everywhere. Get this jewel while you can.

Rafael

What would have improved it..........2002-02-14

The excellent hidden track is at 4:38 of track 14. The CD then has 15 quality cuts. The CD cover and lavish booklet are beautifully designed, as are most of the BVSC projects. Because of this marketing savvy, I'm not sure why track 15 is, in effect, hidden. Stating it openly on the outer case might be the decisive factor in causing a browser to buy the CD. I'm really rating it as 4.5 stars because of two things. I think Torres should have had one cut out of 15 given to him alone, both to add variety to the CD as well as to showcase his virtuosity. Another wish is for the CD to have had one of these tracks as a slower number, perhaps in a small group setting.

Cangrejo no tiene na, but this CD has it all!.......2001-09-19

Not much I can add to the glowing comments of others, except yet another recommendation to buy this CD and enjoy it over & over again. Barbarito's playing of the traditional Cuban lute, the laud, of whichI didn't get enough on the BVSC CD, comes through very nicely. My favorite song is "Crab Doesn't Have a Thing." just because it's so amusing.
FYI, dear listeners, a timeline of Cuban music, explaining guaracha, son, bolero, danzon, etc., [...]

Another great CD for BVSC fanatics (like ME).......2001-06-22

Previous reviewers have very accurately portrayed the qualities of this CD in detail, and there is nothing I can (or need to) add to their enthusiastic accolades. Still, I feel a need to stick in my own two cents' worth.

I, too, came to know of Barbarito Torres via the original Buena Vista Social Club CD and DVD (both of which I HIGHLY recommend).

I should mention that Ibrahim Ferrer, my particular favorite among the BVSC crowd, also makes a guest appearance on this album. There is an emotional force behind his gentle voice that is difficult to define or describe, and that lends a very MOVING quality to his vocal interpretations.

This CD is enormously enjoyable listening, and one of my favorites among the 20 or so CD's that I now have by artists connected with the phenomenon known as Buena Vista Social Club.

Tracks:

Love War - Mabi
Cuban Eyes [Solar Mix] - Pedro Lopez-Fernandez
Diva Dance [Original Mix] - Musica Nova
Mi Vida [Time to Go Mix] - Mena Solar
Bailar a Musika - Elvira Pinioliz
Para Tu, Me Amor [Love Mix] - Latin Eyes, Enrique Lovar
Cubaisland - Lora Vidaz
Wild Rose [Sweet Mix] - Toda Perez DeTraba
Dance Fever [Havanna Mix] - 3 Love Divas
Flower of Life - Florals

Tracks:

Tell Me U Want Me [Chilli Mix] - Hispana Hombres
Follow Me [Nova Mix]
Borrowed Corazon - Penny S
Dance With U [Cool Mix] - Aantonio Zz
Ausente Luna [Far Away Mix] - Club West
Fever - Pablo Garcia
Remember Me - Patentia
Bottle [Hermano Mix] - Omega Mantra
Amore [Latin Mix] - Ezekius, Florens
Blue Lounge [Azur Mix] - Professor

Tracks:

Latin Fever [Dance Mix] - Curt Fresca
Another Life [Cradle Mix] - Sylvia Syms
Just Say It [Sunlight Mix] - Alitia
Casa Grande - Afro Star
Come Away With Me [Dancehall Mix] - Ezekius
Hispana el Hambra - Black Shore
Colours [Remix] - Osvaldo Kresta
Latin Dancer [Deep Mix] - Lourca, Malanga
Latino Lover [Tropicana Mix] - Rossa Prydz
Salsa del Rios [Sunlight Mix] - Rio Jazz Orchestra

Product Description

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Waiting for el Sun - Jose Luis Estrada, ,
Barrio - Los Hombres Calientes: Irving Mayfield & Bill Summers
De Cuba Venga Cubano Soy
Rendez-Vous - Makina Loca
So No Apito - Padre Miguel
Nightingale
Agua de Coco - Marcos Valle
Cada Beijo [Thievery Corporation Remix] - Bebel Gilberto
Fora - DJ Marcelinho DaLua, JoDonato
Lodeando [David Corcus & Primo Remix]
Take Me Back to Piaui [Dubben Mix/Mr. Bongo Version] - Juca Chaves
Sambador - Anna Torres
Por Causa de VocMo Horizons Restyle]
Carolina - Seu Jorge
Mas Que Nada - Elza Soares
Samba Saravah

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Jungle Fever - Louie Vega
Mi Swing Es Tropical
Freestyle Love - Stereo Maracan
Hit the Road Jack
Samba - Faze Action
Jaleo - Concha Buika,
Felicidade [Buscemio Remix]
Babarabatiri - Quantic Soul Orchestra
As Famosas Gargalhadas Do Yuka [Sao Benitez Fuego Mix] - Paula Lima
Damelo - DJ Gregory
Instala Do Samba [Drum and Bossa]
Welcome to the Party
Descarga - Gerardo Frisina
Cotton Wool - Diesler
Batucada - Ney de Castro
Baile Funk Medley - Ivo Meirelles

Album Details

Return to the Vibrant, Buzzing Atmosphere of the Parisian "Comida-musica-club" Situated on the Champs Elysées! the Creme De La Creme of Latina Talent Unites on this Irresistible Double CD Set from the Famed Latina Cafe. Among the Beloved Artists Featured on These Discs Are Salsa Queen Celia Cruz, Timbale Legend Tito Puente, Marcos Valle, Seu Jorge, Cape Verde Siren Cesaria Evora, Flamenco Guitarist Paco De Lucia, Legendary Singer La Lupe, Orishas, Elvis Crespo and Many More!

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The real deal
A perfect marriage of Latin and Jazz music.
cool, groovy and powerful (latin) jazz

Moliendo Café
Jerry Gonzalez
Manufacturer: Sunny Side
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Obsesion
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Customer Reviews:

The real deal.......2003-01-26

A great contribution to latin jazz. A genre too often ignored and marginalized by traditional or straight ahead jazz aficianodos, Jerry's Fort Apache demonstrates an unwavering allegiance to nuturing a seamless and natural synthesis of traditions. It is clear from every track on this lyrical work that Fort Apache has a deep and expressive affair for both Afro-Cuban-Nuyorican rhythms and American traditional jazz. Fort Apache's commitment to exploring and expanding hybrid musical possibilities is clearly evidenced by the consitstent high caliber of conceptualization and interpretation, as well as musical artistry. Whether blowing metal or striking skin, Jerry's artistry is based on a deep appreciation and understanding of jazz and love of both traditional jazz and Afro-Cuban music. Fort Apache is not some cliche we'll soon forget about in years to come. Many have yet to discover this great assembly of musicians and, music collectors 50 years from today will be listening and sharing their passion for Jerry's works with new discoverers of this genre. This guy is no wanna-be jazz musician. He's genuine and rightfully belongs right alongside Miles, Mingus, Gillespie, Coltrane, and of course the latin jazz ambassadors Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, and Mongo Santamaria.

A perfect marriage of Latin and Jazz music........2002-03-08

What Jerry Gonzalez and Fort Apache have achieved here could just as easily be described as Jazz-Latin music because the two forms are so effectively and cohesively connected that the one doesn't dominate the other. It is quite simply the purest and most entertaining presentation of the art form since Cal Tjader's classic sextet ruled the roost, and that group included heavyweights Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo, Al McKibbon, Lonnie Hewitt and Chombo Silva. Like the Tjader group, Fort Apache delivers the goods. No tentative steps here. They go for it every time out, with interesting and risky arrangements. Not only can the band swing uptempo but Jerry's tender handling of the ballad "Verdad Armarga" is particularly moving. That tune has been running through my head for nearly forty years since I heard Eddie Palmieri's band do it. But no one has done it better than the rendition on this album.

If you're a Latin-Jazz enthusiast, Fort Apache is a must for your collection. While I have every CD they've recorded, Moliendo Cafe is the album that convinced me they deserve an honored place among some of the great Latin, and Jazz musicians, who have preceeded them. I highly recommend this CD.

cool, groovy and powerful (latin) jazz.......2002-02-03

my favorite latin jazz/jazz record... moliendo cafe is incredible from start to finish. "obsesión" and "verdad amarga" used to be my favorite 2 cuts, now i like them all and play the album all the way through! it is a shame that i should be the first one to write a review for this wonderful record on amazon, and it has been around for more than 10 years now... a very cool mix of latin + straight hard bop. jerry's playing is very melodic and beautiful (listen to his muted horn on "verdad amarga"), and his trumpet tone is incredible. this album made me want to pick up the trumpet and learn to play. moliendo cafe is definitely one of my desert island records. maybe it could be one of yours too! do yourself a favor and listen to it ;-).

Te di la vida entera - Soundtrack of Zoe Valdes's Novel: I Gave You All I Had

Average customer rating:

Cuban music with a punch
Excellent

Te di la vida entera - Soundtrack of Zoe Valdes's Novel: I Gave You All I Had
Grupo Cafe Nostalgia
Manufacturer: Naive
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000034D5K
Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

Be Careful, It's My Heart
Cita
Rosa de Francia
Rosa Roja
Mienteme
Con Mil Desenga
Cubano en Nueva York
Perdoname Conciencia
Lamento Cubano
Mon Man oi
Nuestras Vidas
Camarera del Amor
Nostalgia Habanera
Rogamiento de Cabeza

Customer Reviews:

Cuban music with a punch.......2006-11-30

I love cuban music of all kinds, and I think this cd is a remarkable achievement from this group Cafe Nostalgia. They reinterpret and reorchestrate oldies from 50'S Havana, torch songs really, originally sung by La Lupe, Benny More, Bola de nieve and other singers of the era. These boleros and son are full of sentimental qualities, without ever being tacky. The producers are not content to repeat those beautiful songs, they rearranged them too so that they sound quite modern. Especially poignant is a song called "Mis desenganos" (my disillusion) done by a cuban male vocalist who works out of Miami (although originally written for a female singer) which will surely torn your insides. Superb album.

Excellent.......2004-03-30

This CD is fantastic. The emotion filled music grabs you and pulls you in. I don't speak Spanish but can read some of the French text and I find Zoe Valdes' writing to be engaging and thoughtful, with wonderful depth. I suggest you buy this CD, it will pluck at the strings of your heart and give you more.

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Havana Cafe: 30 Cool Cuban Tracks
Various Artists
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ASIN: B000056PC2
Release Date: 2000-12-13

Tracks:

Taka Taka-Ta
El Coco
Locas Por El Mambo
Mi Chiquita
El Bobo De La Yuca
Lo Que Me Paso En La
Longina
Santa Barbara
Pare Cochero
Yo No Quiero Que Seas Celosa
Los Sitios Entero
La Protesta De Los Chivos
Coge El Camaron
Se Muere La Tia
Es Que Anda
Mi Son, Mi Son, Mi Son
Que Te Trae Rumbavana
Bacalco Con Pan
Unicornio
Cantido Celina
Ese Sentimiento Que Se Llama Amor
La Chica Mamey
El Diapason
Que Es Lo Que Hace Ud
De Mis Recuerdos
A Bayomo En Coche
Por Encima Del Nivel
Ti Mi Adoracion
Me Falabas Tu
A Mi Manera

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Havana Cafe
Barbarito Torres
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Release Date: 2003-06-24

Tracks:

Hijo Del Siboney
La Calabaza
Saradonga
Corazon De Chivo
El Amor De Mi Bohio
Lagrimas Negras
Pensando
Yo No Se
Sublime Ilusion
Camina Pa'lo Chapiao
Congrejo No Tiene Na'
Los Celos De Mi Compay
El Tren (Pico Y Pala)
Alla Voy

Charly Records presents 20 Romantic Cuban Songs [Vicentico Valdes / Celio Gonzalez / Bienvenido Granda, La Sonora Matancera / Daniel Santos / Leo Marini]

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Charly Records presents 20 Romantic Cuban Songs [Vicentico Valdes / Celio Gonzalez / Bienvenido Granda, La Sonora Matancera / Daniel Santos / Leo Marini]
************TRACK LISTINGS************ , La Sonora Matancera / Irresistible - Daniel Santos / Mi Gente - Vicentico Valdes Ultimo Café - Vicentico Valdes / Sin Pensar en Ti - Celio Gonzalez / Bienvenido Granda , La Sonora Matancera / Equivocada - Celio Gonzalez / Al Cielo - Bienvenido Granda / Desesperacion/El Abandonado - Daniel Santos / Camino del Puente - Vicentico Valdes Madrugada - Celio Gonzalez , Rico Cha-Cha-Cha - Leo Marini / Óyeme Mamá - Bienvenido Granda / Mis Mejores Años - Daniel Santos / Atribulado - Celio Gonzalez / Rico Vacilon - Vicentico Valdes , and La Sonora Matancera / Linda - Daniel Santos / Maringa - Leo Marini / En el Juego de la Vida - Daniel Santos Calla - Bienvenido Granda / Quiero un Trago Tabanero - Leo Marini
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