Revolucion

by Jose Conde y Ola Fresca

Overview

The general focus on this album might be Cuban, but it's really a pan-Caribbean stew, and a very spicy one at that. So, along with the very rhythmic cha-cha of "El Titiere," you'll find "Ride la Ola," where a Cuban groove rides easily with a reggae touch, and a version of "Summertime" that mixes mambo, jazz, and a heavy jam session. Full marks to Jose Conde for his widescreen vision for the music, and also to the band, Ola Fresca, for the ability to bring that vision to life. The guests are used very wisely, such as salsa trombonist Jimmy Bosch on "Cafe con Sangre," where his talents can run free, and Zigaboo Modeliste, who brings a strong sense of New Orleans to "Oshiri Pan Pan." But whether it's the brilliant open clarity of Cuban son or the loving compas from Haiti on "Petiti y Titi," there's always plenty going on here, and the groove never stops. At times it turns thrilling, especially on "Probando Nuevos Sabores," which manages to bring together soca, Colombian cumbia, and reggae to create a wonderful fusion, and even a touch of humor with "El Chacal" -- in other words, something for everyone. ~ Chris Nickson

Product Details

Release Date:	06/05/2007
Label:	MR BONGO
UPC:	0711969108125

Tracks

1. Leelgo La Ola (Ola Intro)
2. Ritmo y Sabor
3. Caf¿¿ Con Sangre [Coffee with Blood [Salsa]
4. Oshiri Pan Pan
5. Descarga Inez
6. Pititi y Titi
7. Ride La Ola
8. El Titiere
9. Probando Nuevos Sabores
10. Despelote
11. El Chacal
12. Mi Musica
13. Summertime
14. Pititi y Titi

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jose Conde y Ola Fresca   Primary Artist
Generoso "El Tojo" Jimenez   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Trombone
Ziggy Modeliste   Primary Artist,Drums,Guest Artist
Jimmy Bosch   Primary Artist,Trombone,Guest Artist
Pedro Martinez   Primary Artist
Benjamin Lapidus   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Guitar
Aquiles Baez   Primary Artist,Cuatro,Guest Artist,Venezuelan Cuatro
Elin   Primary Artist
Gonzalo Grau   Piano,Wurlitzer,Percussion,Guest Artist,Musical Direction
Rafi Malkiel   Trombone
Jose Conde   Guiro,Vocals,Maracas,Guitar (Electric)
Claudette Sierra   Guest Artist
Tony DeVivo   Drums,Campana,Guest Artist
Jorge Bringas   Bass
Steve Wells   Sax (Baritone)
Roman Diaz   Bata,Bongos,Congas
Mariella Gonzalez   Guest Artist
Pablo Vergara   Piano,Organ (Hammond)
Albert Leusink   Trumpet
Steve Gluzband   Trumpet
Renato Thoms   Guest Artist

Technical Credits

Ira Gershwin   Composer
Phil Nicolo   Mixing
Aaron Luis Levinson   Producer
Tite Curet Alonso   Composer
Alan Silverman   Mastering
Gonzalo Grau   Coro,Arranger
Jose Conde   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Yohei Goto   Assistant Engineer
Claudette Sierra   Coro
Jon Paul Bellona   Assistant Engineer
Mariella Gonzalez   Coro
Andy Taub   Engineer
Renato Thoms   Coro