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1 |
Chanchullo (Descarga) | Ruben Gonzalez | 5:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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2 |
De una Manera Espantosa (Son Montuno) | Ruben Gonzalez | 4:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
La Lluvia (Descarga) | Ruben Gonzalez | 5:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
Central Constancia (Danzon) | Ruben Gonzalez | 5:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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5 |
Quizas, Quizas (Bolero Cha) | Ruben Gonzalez | 2:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Choco's Guajira (Son Guajira) | Ruben Gonzalez | 6:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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7 |
Si Te Contara (Bolero) | Ruben Gonzalez | 1:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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8 |
El Bodeguero (Cha Cha Cha) | Ruben Gonzalez | 5:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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9 |
Isora Club (Danzon) | Ruben Gonzalez | 5:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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10 |
Rico Vacilon (Cha Cha Cha) | Ruben Gonzalez | 4:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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11 |
Pa' Gozar (Descarga) | Ruben Gonzalez | 4:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
Album Review
While perhaps a little bit more rambling and less focused than his American solo debut Introducing Ruben Gonzalez, this album nonetheless presents some lush piano arrangements supported by mellow Cuban percussion. Gonzalez is an extremely fluid player and his sometimes complex improvisations seem to constantly come off without a hitch, which is amazing considering that he is in his eighties. The songs range from sweet and light to more passionate and forceful, but throughout, Gonzalez's unique sense of joy shines through. This album also features a brief appearance from vocalist Ibrahim Ferrer, who gained fame with Gonzalez through his work with the Buena Vista Social Club. That project has spawned a number of albums which, surprisingly, have nearly all been quality productions. This recording is certainly not the exception to the rule.
Customer Reviews
Ruben Gonzalez hide in the time and space
Showing his magnificent creativity at the piano the sweet old man is beside or upfront of the the best's. For many year a well known secret, cuban musicians that seems to be freeze on time like the 57 Chevy's running in the Havana Streets. If you want to enjoy a sweet mellow sound from the angels this is the musician Ruben Gonzalez.
Ruben is The King of Latin piano.
The best by far. A must have for any Latin music lover!!
A Complete Feast of Latin Music to be Enjoyed Repeatedly
This is my all-time favorite latin music album. I've listened to it every weekend for the last 5 years, and it still tickles my ears and musical sensibilities.
Sample the Descarga tracks, and you will see that this is the original form of latin jazz. Descarga is a jam session of sorts, a warm-up for the musicians before a set, or sometimes a riff between songs that extemporaneously transforms into a song-like delicacy. They expound and explore grooves with ease, as old friends in a living room. And we're all blessed that Gonzalez has lots of friends.
The virtuoso Gonzalez is accompanied by 21 generous master ensemble players and singers. With that many people, it would be easy to fill every inch of the acoustic space with sound but fortunately they never play all at the same time; different combinations of percussion, strings, vocals, brass, winds are activated throughout the song, creating multiple textures within the larger fabric of the piece. The instruments are so finely balanced that we can savor the subtlest flourishes present within the harmonies, poly-rhythms, and accompaniments.
Enjoy this feast at home, but don't feel pressured into give it all your attention, though you may find yourself wanting to. Ruben and his ensemble won't mind that you may be cooking, doing the laundry, or browsing the internet. You may just find that all of it is infused with the joy that this album will bring its listeners for many years to come.
Biography
Born: May 26, 1919 in Encrucijada, Cuba
Genre: Salsa y Tropical
Years Active: '40s, '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, '00s
Top Albums and Songs By Ruben Gonzalez
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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1 |
El Bodeguero (Cha Cha Cha) | Chanchullo | 5:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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2 |
Quizas, Quizas (Bolero Cha) | Chanchullo | 2:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
Rico Vacilon (Cha Cha Cha) | Chanchullo | 4:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
Chanchullo (Descarga) | Chanchullo | 5:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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5 |
Mil Congojas | Cuba Cuba | 2:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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6 |
Préstame la Bicicleta | Momentos | 2:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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7 |
La Lluvia (Descarga) | Chanchullo | 5:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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8 |
De una Manera Espantosa (Son Montuno) | Chanchullo | 4:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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9 |
Choco's Guajira (Son Guajira) | Chanchullo | 6:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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10 |
Si Te Contara (Bolero) | Chanchullo | 1:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Baladas y Boleros, Music, Latino
- Released: Sep 19, 2000
- ℗ 2005 Rhino Entertainment
