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Excerpts from and links to album reviews of rather boisterous jazz albums. Artist and album info links at: Wikipedia; website; Discogs; Bandcamp; Allmusic, as available/worthwhile. Links to the full album on: basic/free YouTube; subscription Spotify; purchase download Bandcamp, as available. Check your favorite service. Please enjoy!

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Victor Rendón & Bronx Conexión Latin Jazz Big Band - 'Funky Frijoles'

"Not for nothing is the recording named Funky Frijoles. The beans don’t just sprout, they crackle and explode with a rhythmic pulse that is fired up by eloquent melodies and sublime harmonies.... each song brings thrillingly vibrant and lucid playing from performers in the Bronx Conexión Latin Jazz Big Band." (BCBB) Raul De Gama/LatinJazzNet

BCBB is a driving 20-piece Latin-jazz big band led by NYC percussionist, composer/arranger, and educator Victor Rendón. The ensemble did a 6-year weekly-show residency in NYC recently. This is their 3rd album since 2016. BCBB website ; Discogs. Victor Rendon website.

Victor Rendón & Bronx Conexión Latin Jazz Big Band, Funky Frijoles, full album: YouTube ; Spotify ; Bandcamp

This is on the Big Band 2024 and Jazz Best Albums 2024 playlists at Spotify/Jazz Todayish.

Here's a performance of the title tune.😎