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| New Latin Jazz CD from Luis Mario Ochoa Havana born, Toronto-based guitarist, vocalist, composer and arranger Luis Mario Ochoa launches his new Latin Jazz recornding entitled ‘Cimarrón: Luis Mario Ochoa & Friends’. The CD, which Ochoa describes as 'Cuban-Jazz fusion', features guest appearances from the legendary Paquito D'Rivera, to Canadian jazz luminaries such as Guido Basso and Hilario Duran, as well as the cream of Toronto's thriving Latin and jazz music scene. With a repertoire of material that includes five original compositions, 4 classics from both the Cuban and North American songbooks and a dazzling samba by Paquito D'Rivera, all material arranged by Luis Mario. Each of the ten tracks on 'Cimarrón' is a showcase for Luis Mario Ochoa’s quest to combine the rhythms of his native Cuban music and its Caribbean and South American neighbors with the sophisticated harmonies in the jazz tradition. Showcasing his considerable skills as a vocalist, composer, guitarist and arranger extraordinaire, Luis Mario Ochoa has recorded an album destined to receive many repeat plays from Latin Jazz lovers, Cuban music fans, and the international growing jazz audience. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |