From Ray Gutierrez, Kaimuki
Anyone know the difference?
Salsa dura, or hard salsa, is the old school sound of the New York barrios that's been revived as an answer to the splintering of Latin music. Happily, it sounds as good today as it did in the '70s and '80s; indeed, a few of the artists, like Eddie Palmieri were playing in the old days. This revival hits hard indeed, making the feet twitch and the mouth smile, especially on cuts like "Naci Rumbero" (born to dance Rumba) from Jimmy Delgado, an old hand whose timbales burst with energy on the breaks.
Jimmy Bosch, held in the highest regard as a trombonist, shines with his band on "El Embajador," (the embassador) a wonderfully charged piece with a firm groove and plenty of room for soloing -- a descarga, or jam, for all intents and purposes. Rounding the CD off with a salsa taken on "I Get a Kick Out of You" is a fine idea, even if it's a bit more glitzy than the rest of the material here. If you thought the golden days of salsa were a few decades in the past, what's on here will show just how wrong you are.
In Hawaii it's still very much alive, and kicking like a mule. The above is definitely on the upbeat. But in New York many of the hot Salsa Clubs have folded, and the movement is traveling West. Should be in Hawaii by next year. Fortunately Bachata seems to be doing all right. And Zouk and Kizomba and Zumba are waiting in the wings.
Anyone know the difference?
Salsa dura, or hard salsa, is the old school sound of the New York barrios that's been revived as an answer to the splintering of Latin music. Happily, it sounds as good today as it did in the '70s and '80s; indeed, a few of the artists, like Eddie Palmieri were playing in the old days. This revival hits hard indeed, making the feet twitch and the mouth smile, especially on cuts like "Naci Rumbero" (born to dance Rumba) from Jimmy Delgado, an old hand whose timbales burst with energy on the breaks.
“Many social dancers become dancers because they wanted to be an active
participant in the conversation about social dancing.”
participant in the conversation about social dancing.”
Jimmy Bosch, held in the highest regard as a trombonist, shines with his band on "El Embajador," (the embassador) a wonderfully charged piece with a firm groove and plenty of room for soloing -- a descarga, or jam, for all intents and purposes. Rounding the CD off with a salsa taken on "I Get a Kick Out of You" is a fine idea, even if it's a bit more glitzy than the rest of the material here. If you thought the golden days of salsa were a few decades in the past, what's on here will show just how wrong you are.
"Ven, Devorame Otra Vez" por Armando Castro
In Hawaii it's still very much alive, and kicking like a mule. The above is definitely on the upbeat. But in New York many of the hot Salsa Clubs have folded, and the movement is traveling West. Should be in Hawaii by next year. Fortunately Bachata seems to be doing all right. And Zouk and Kizomba and Zumba are waiting in the wings.
“Social dancers know that they are not young enough to know everything.”
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