633842218120

Rebirth

Ray Mantilla

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Format: CD

Cat No: SCD2181

Release Date:  03 July 2020

Label:  Savant Records

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  633842218120

Genres:  Jazz  Contemporary  

  • Description

    Ray Mantilla was one of the true conga giants during the 1950s, 60s and 70s recording hundreds of album sessions and pioneering the use of unique combinations of Latin percussion instruments.

    Among his most famous collaborations were with Charles Mingus, Herbie Mann and Max Roach. In 1977, Mantilla was selected by the great jazz ambassador Dizzy Gillespie to accompany him to Cuba as the first US band to visit the island since the travel embargo of 1962. Their joint concerts with Cuba's indigenous bands made musical and political history.

    For 'Rebirth', Mantilla surrounded himself with his long-time colleagues Edy Martinez, Ivan Renta, Guido Gonzalez, Diego Lopez and others, once again proving that the music he made came from his heart as well as from his lifetime of experience.

    Ray Mantilla was very insistent on titling this recording 'Rebirth'. After a long illness the irrepressible Ray Mantilla passed away a few short months after completing the sessions for this CD. The music contained here is a fitting tribute to the man and the musician beloved by so many.

    Personnel: Ray Mantilla (leader, percussion), Ivan Renta (soprano & tenor saxophones), Jorge Castro (baritone saxophone & flute), Guido Gonzalez (trumpet & flugelhorn), Edy Martinez (piano & Fender Rhodes), Mike Freeman (vibes), Reuben Rodriguez (bass), Diego Lopez (drums)

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Moondance
      • 2. Dat Dere
      • 3. Hit the Road Jack
      • 4. Mia
      • 5. Philly Mambo
      • 6. Cumbia Jazz Fusion Experimental
      • 7. Yuyo
      • 8. Preciosa
      • 9. Martinez
      • 10. Rebirth Bata Rumba Experimental