The leader has the only true solos on the disc, fluid excursions that show a formidable dexterity, but not a whole lot of adventure. Each piece has basically the same set-up: intro, theme, solo by Walton, repeat of intro, restatement of theme, a second Walton solo, then out. Latin Tinge ’s lineup includes timeless standards and three Walton originals. The songs, however, follow the same structure and scheme, and it's this lack of variation that disappoints. Walton, an accomplished and masterful pianist, is joined by bassist Cucho Martinez and percussionist Ray Mantilla, both experienced and talented veterans. Emphasizes the pan-Latin alliance Gasoline by Daddy Yankee.Cedar Walton's latest release, Latin Tinge, is a middle-of-the-road assemblage of tunes in a trio setting. Incorporates traditional Latin American references like the bullfights in Spain but does it in a modern way Has older elements such as the dembow ridden Spanish language How does reggaeton rhythmically represent a contemporary example of the Latin tinge? -Talks about things in todays media, like drugs and sex, but also references themes of romance Vulgar and inappropriate nderground music What are this places? What is their importance in the history of the genre? -New York Cityĭembow ridden created in Jamaican dance halls Cyclical forms Wayne Marshall claims that reggaeton is a "cradle-less" popular music, yet many locations stake at least partial claim on the origins of the genre. How were mambo and salsa different? More percussion in early salsa dura. 3-2 son clave playing throughout song Why was boogaloo so short lived? Latin music establishment shut down boogaloo airplay and the movement fizzed out. the second half is not, shows how Latin music like samba often has to fall in clave, while more swung jazz does not Manteca Dizzy Gillespie (with respect to clave) - first tune based on the clave to become a "standard jazz song" the first half of the song's rhythm is in clave say to pay attention to different locations, such as the Sea Islands Monk's Rhythm-a-ning (with respect to clave) - lots of rhythm changes throughout the song, becomes very popular transformed and played with accents placed on beats that correspond with clave Gullageechee - How did Melvin Gibbs and David Pleasant offer a counterpoint to the prevailing scholarship on the Spanish/Latin tinge? - while lots of scholarship says the mixture of Latin music and jazz/ blues occurred in New Orleans, they disagree Skrontch: utilizes the repetitive horn background Louis Armstrong All of Me (with respect to clave) - uses clave in his own rendition of his piece in order to give it a unique flare Rhythmic breaks that occur in transitional points in an arrangementĬomping patterns in the rhythm section behind soloists (i.e. Washburne: uses of clave without playing "in clave" Artists played with Cuban clave but also used many different musical resources to make their sound Latin influence: Mambo Cha Cha Cha What are the different ways that jazz artists played with clave, rather than playing in clave? Consider Duke Ellington's "Skrontch". Spanish-Harlem: African-American, Cuban, Puerto Rican influence example of Cuban influence on American music How does boogaloo draw from 60's soul and r&b -Joe Cuba added American soul to traditional sound. How does the song "Louie Louie" draw upon Cuban music? - has the same riff as "El Loco Cha Cha"
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