Across 110th Street

by Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Overview

The Spanish Harlem Orchestra is back and they're even tighter and more swinging than before. They've added vocalists Willie Torres and Marcos Bermudez to replace Herman Olivera and Frankie Vazquez, while keeping the fine vocalist Ray de la Paz in the band. Torres sings lead on cover versions of "Dime Si Llegue a Tiempo" and "Maestro de Rumberos," while Bermudez sings lead on "Tu Tun Suena el Tambo," which features outstanding trombone playing by Jimmy Bosch, and "La Hija de Lola," a Raul Marrero song previously recorded by Charlie Palmieri. Another change is the addition of Ruben Blades as guest vocalist on four tracks: "Un Gran Dia en el Barrio" (a band original written by Ray de la Paz),"Bailadores" (a "Hector Rivera" song previously recorded by the Joe Cuba Sextet),"Cuando Te Vea" (a Tito Puente song arranged by Gil Lopes, who also arranged the group's rendition of the bolero "Esperame en el Cielo"), and "Tu Te lo Pierdes" (written by Blades himself). The last song is one of the best here, but it doesn't quite fit with the overall feel of the album, which is probably why it's a bonus track. The entire band deserves praise for its musicianship, including pianist Oscar Hernandez and the remarkable horn section. Across 110th Street doesn't break any new ground musically, as reflected in the high percentage of cover versions, but it's recommended if you want to hear some energetic, danceable music. ~ Todd Kristel

Product Details

Release Date:	11/26/2014
Label:	Essential Media Group
UPC:	0894232252623
Rank:	51011

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Spanish Harlem Orchestra   Primary Artist
Ruben Blades   Guest Artist
Mitch Frohman   Flute,Sax (Baritone)
Raul Agraz   Trumpet
Oscar Hernandez   Piano,Musical Direction
Pete Nater   Trumpet
Willie Torres   Vocals
Jimmy Bosch   Trombone
John Walsh   Trumpet
Ruben Rodriguez   Bass
Robert Quintero   Bongos
George Delgado   Bongos,Congas
Dan Reagan   Trombone
Pablo Nunez   Timbales
Marcos Bermudez   Vocals

Technical Credits

Oscar Hernandez   Mixing,Arranger,Composer,Producer
C. Alonso Curet   Composer
Junior Cepeda   Composer
Soo Yon Koh   Cover Design
John Robertson   Executive Producer
Chino Nunez   Arranger
Joel Levinson   Cover Photo
Ray Viera   Composer
Phil Nicolo   Mixing,Mastering
Ruben Blades   Composer
Marty Sheller   Arranger
Ray de la Paz   Composer
Aaron Luis Levinson   Mixing,Engineer,Producer,Mastering,Assistant Engineer,Executive Producer
Angel Fernandez   Arranger
Sonny Bravo   Arranger
Gilbert Lopez   Arranger
Hector Rivera   Composer
Dave Kowalski   Engineer,Recording
Jose Madera   Arranger