CARIBBEAN JAZZ PROJECT - Island Stories (1997) APE (image+.cue), lossless

The second recording by this co-op group (which has three leaders in steel drummer Andy Narell, Dave Samuels on marimba and vibes and Paquito D'Rivera tripling on alto, clarinet and soprano) crosses a lot of boundaries. Designed as a musical tour through Latin America, the music ranges from a tribute to Cal Tjader and Astor Piazzolla's "Libertango" to "Andalucia" (better known as "The Breeze and I") and "Bluellespie" (which fuses together parts of several Dizzy Gillespie-associated songs). The blend between the vibes and steel drums is unique, the rhythm section (pianist Dario Eskenazi, bassist Oscar Stagnaro, drummer Mark Walker and percussionist Pernell Saturnino) is versatile and exciting, and D'Rivera's soprano playing in particular is impressive. Easily recommended to all jazz listeners. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Bluellespie 4:26
Paquito D'Rivera
2     Sadie's Dance 6:24
Dave Samuels    
3     Calabash 9:27
Andy Narell
4     Tjaded Motion 4:56
Dave Samuels
5     Zig Zag 7:17
Andy Narell
6     Andalucia 5:55
Ernesto Lecuona
7     Shadow Play 7:32
Andy Narell
8     Libertango 5:52
Astor Piazzolla
9     The Lost Voice 6:22
Dario Eskenazi
10     Grass Roots 6:57
Dave Samuels
Credits :
Bass – Oscar Stagnaro
Congas, Percussion – Pernell Saturnino
Drums – Mark Walker
Piano – Dario Eskenazi
Producer, Marimba, Vibraphone – Dave Samuels
Producer, Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Clarinet – Paquito D'Rivera
Producer, Steel Drums [Steel Pans] – Andy Narell