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cDr|m's
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artist :: grupo-x
release :: x-posure
year :: 2000
genre :: latin jazz
label :: loft fecordings
catalogue :: loftcd001
website :: www.grupo-x.com
ripper :: sb
packager :: karmacoma
date :: 30-may0-2001
quality :: 192kbps/44,100hz
source :: compact disc
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01 brand new love 5:20
02 x-posure 4:05
03 jonny's bugalu 4:55
04 guaguanco en chicago chico 5:56
05 mi tumbao 5:00
06 why? 5:49
07 eye 2 eye 5:12
08 the x-factor 5:31
playtime :: 00h 41m 48s
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grupo-x is a fine new british band on the emerging london latin
jazz scene. it's refreshing to see a new group debut with a cd of
their own compositions. the octet is becoming a fixture at london's
jazz cafΘ for their "hi-hat" and "messin' around" club nights.
grupo-x is a very hot band and packs an explosive punch on all
tracks.
the opening song, brand new love features a guest vocal by lisa
millett and is a real soul shaker. the lead vocals of venezuelan
singer, carlos a. pena, are equally exciting with emphasis on his
"mi tumbao" co-written with jonny enright.
the ensemble passages are powerful and melodic but one can't deny
the strength of soloists enright, corby, peters and beaujolais.
john crawford on the fender rhodes and the percussionists form the
building blocks of the band. in summary, this is highly original
latin jazz that just might turn you into a fan. if it doesn't move
you, it might be a good idea to have a medical check-up. perhaps
you passed away without knowing it.
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greetings :: sb, qdp, sour, dps, rac, dh, sfe, hbz, tr, igr and mgc
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