Gato Barbieri – Caliente! (1976/2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 39:03 minutes | 863 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © A&M
Believe it or not, this Argentinian-born saxophonist spent his early years playing in the jazz avant-garde with the likes of Don Cherry. But for all his free-form experiments, “the Cat” hit his stride with this pristine piece of seminal pop-jazz. His emotional, warm-blooded playing, gritty-sweet tone, and Latin-laced grooves slide down smooth and easy. Covers of Santana’s “Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile)” and Marvin Gaye’s “I Want You” remain faithful to the originals’ vibe, yet take on a seductive Spanish accent thanks to Barbieri’s expressive tenor and a battery of Latin percussion. Elsewhere, hip-swiveling rhythms and tuneful arrangements of cuts like “Fiesta,” “Behind the Rain,” and “Los Desperados” simply simmer. Drummer Lenny White kicks down a rock-solid beat, percussionists Ralph MacDonald and Mtume add the spice that’s funky and nice, and producer Herb Alpert (of Tijuana Brass, and the “A” in A&M Records) polishes the proceedings to a glossy sheen with colorful orchestrations and silky strings.
Tracklist
1. Gato Barbieri – Fireflies
2. Gato Barbieri – Fiesta
3. Gato Barbieri – Europa (Earth’s Cry, Heaven’s Smile)
4. Gato Barbieri – Don’t Cry Rochelle
5. Gato Barbieri – Adios – Part I
6. Gato Barbieri – I Want You
7. Gato Barbieri – Behind The Rain
8. Gato Barbieri – Los Desperados
9. Gato Barbieri – Adios – Part II
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