GONZALO RUBALCABA – Mi Gran Pasión (1987-2008) APE (image+.cue), lossless

Featured on this CD is Gonzalo Rubalcaba's Grupo Projecto, a Cuban septet with trumpeter Reinaldo Meliani, Rafael Carrasco on tenor and flute, trumpeter Lazaro Cruz, bassist Felipe Cabbera, drummer Horacio Hernandez, and percussionist Roberto Vizcaino. Rubalcaba pays tribute to the music of his father's era, in the style that was popular in Cuba in the 1950s. Five of the six selections are by the artist, but he often quotes extensively from the music of the time period, plus, on "Recordando a Tschaikowsky," classical themes. The colorful arrangements, three skillful horns, and Rubalcaba's creative playing make this a particularly delightful release. Scott Yanow

Tracklist :
1 Recordando A Tschaikowsky 5:57
2 Mi Gran Pasion 7:40
3 Concierto En Varsovia 6:57
4 Preludio Proyecto Latino 3:54
5 Principe Nino 6:14
6 Cuatro Veinte 9:47

Credits :

Bass – Felipe Cabrera
Composed By, Arranged By – Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Drums – Horacio Hernandez
Flute, Tenor Saxophone [Tenorsaxophone] – Rafael Carrasco
Grand Piano [Steinway], Keyboards – Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Percussion [Percussions] – Roberto Vizcaino
Trumpet – Reinaldo Melian
Trumpet, Flugelhorn [Flügelhorn] – Lazaro Cruz