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Manzanero Big Band Jazz de Mexico: Release Notes: Muze
Personnel: Juan Jose Lopez (guitar); Alberto Delgado (flute, alto saxophone); Jose Angel Ramos (tenor saxophone); Gabriel Solares Ramos, Gabriel Ramos, David Ramos (trumpet); Hernando Castro, Martin Ramos, Pedro Garcia (trombone); Arturo Baez (double bass); Mario Garcia Cruz (drums); Armando Espinoza 'Pinaca' (percussion).Producers: Armando Manzanero; Armando Manzanero.Engineers: Salvador Tercero; Salvador Tercero.Audio Mixer: Benny Faccone.Recording information: Estudios De Sony BMG (05/2008).Author: Armando Manzanero.Arrangers: Gerardo Alvarez; Mario Santos; Hector Infanzon.Considered by many to be Mexico's preeminent pop composer, Armando Manzanero takes a jazz journey on this full-length from 2008. Still holding onto his romantic roots, Manzanero teams up with the Big Band Jazz de Mexico, and turns in a performance worthy of his reputation. Swinging Latin jazz and standards blend to form a cohesive piece that will brighten up just about any room. Features compositions by Manzanero ("Como Yo Te Ame," "Mia," "Cafe") as well as pieces by Jose Antonio Mendez and Luis Alcaraz Torras. ~ Chris True