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Jazz Trumpet King, Arturo Sandoval livens up Ferguson Hall
Article published on Monday, May 12, 2008 |
TAMPA - Arturo Sandoval, the king of Latin jazz and one of the world’s most dynamic performers, celebrates his Latin side on Rumba Palace, his 28th recording and Telarc debut, on Saturday, May 24, 7:30 p.m., at Ferguson Hall at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center.
Tickets are $63.75 and $85.75. The Hall is located at 1010 N. W.C MacInnes Place in Tampa. For more information or tickets call 800-955-1045 or go online to tbpac.org.
Sandoval was a founding member of the band Irakere and later worked with Dizzy Gillespie. After defecting to the United States in 1990, his dramatic life story was made into a movie. The Cuban trumpet virtuoso has won four Grammy Awards, six Billboard Awards and an Emmy Award.
On May 22, 2007, Telarc released Sandoval’s 28th recording, Rumba Palace. And on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007 Sandoval was awarded a Latin Grammy in the category of Best Latin Jazz Album by the Latin Recording Academy for Rumba Palace. Stunningly sophisticated and elegant, the recording is titled after Sandoval’s newest nightclub in South Beach Miami. Rumba Palace displays plenty of fire, featuring ten new compositions that highlight the celebrated trumpeter’s Latin side.
With assistance from fellow Cubans Felipe Lamoglia on saxophone and EWI (electronic wind instrument), Tomas Cruz on percussion and Antonio Perez on keyboard, along with bassist Armando Gola and drummer Alexis Arce, Sandoval’s Telarc debut is an exciting and well-rounded recording.
Sandoval leads this high-powered ensemble on a variety of diverse material, opening the album with “A Gozar,” a dazzling showcase for his lightning-fast runs and supercharged tone. Sandoval also shows off his virtuoso singing, with some help from Cheito, best known for his work with Gloria Estefan.
Sandoval’s remarkable range is evident as he tears through “El Huracan Del Caribe” and “21st Century.” The moody and graceful “Sexy Lady” is another brilliant display of his flawless technique. Other highlights include the affecting minor-key ballad “Peaceful,” the lyrical “Having Fun” and the exuberant “Nouveau Cha-Cha.”
Sandoval wrote all of the material on Rumba Palace except for “Guarachando,” which was composed by Lamoglia, who also handles all the arrangements. The album was recorded in December 2006 at Turi’s Music Studio in Coral Gables, Florida, and was produced by Sandoval, Lamoglia and Carl Griffin.
In April 2006, he opened the Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club in Miami Beach. The venue features both world class jazz acts as well as local talent, and Sandoval himself plays at the club. In February 2007, he opened a second club, Rumba Palace, in nearby South Beach.
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Article published on Monday, May 12, 2008
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