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| Paul Carlon/La Rumba is a Lovesome Thing Strayhorn Birthday Tribute  Paul Carlon - La Rumba is a Lovesome Thing - Happy Birthday Billy! featuring Christelle Durandy and Ben Lapidus. Friday, November 29th at Drom (85 Ave A, New York, New York 10009). Saxophonist/composer Paul Carlon presents a "Latin-side-of" reimagining of Billy Strayhorn's works on what would be the iconic composer's 98th birthday. Carlon's CD on Zoho Music, La Rumba is a Lovesome Thing, takes a whimsical look at an alternate reality wherein Billy grew up a rumbero on the streets of Havana. With a mix of Afro-Cuban guaguancó, mambo, batá, bolero, Puerto Rican bomba, and Argentinian zamba, the album tears through ten Strayhorn gems utilizing Paul's working ensemble as well as guest percussionists Pedrito Martinez, Chembo Corniel, and Obanilu Ire.This show will feature husky-voiced chanteuse Christelle Durandy, tresero Benjamin Lapidus, and conguero Paulo Stagnaro, as well as some brand new arrangements Paul has been working on since the release of La Rumba is a Lovesome Thing. Paul Carlon: saxophones and flute Anton Denner: alto saxophone, flute, and piccolo Andy Gravish: trumpet Mike Fahie and Noah Bless: trombones John Stenger: piano Dave Ambrosio: bass William 'Beaver' Bausch: drumset Paulo Stagnaro: congas Benjamin Lapidus: tres and vocals Christelle Durandy: vocals write your comments about the article :: © 2013 Jazz News :: home page |