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Release Date: 28 August 2026
Label: Rhythmus Records / A-Train
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 195269409142
Genres: Jazz Latin Music
Description
With a twist of Latin and contemporary jazz flavours, Ray Obiedo puts his signature spin on the guitar. The Oakland-based artist's latest album, Slight Accent on Rhythmus Records, marks his 12th release. Obiedo brings together his talent for composing originals with his flair for reimagining classics like Bill Withers' classic 'Ain't No Sunshine', which features vocalist Chloe Jean, and Bob Mintzer on Wayne Shorter's 'Footprints'.
Obiedo's star-studded musical journey shines bright on this latest project, enlisting renowned harmonica master Toots Thielemans, Yellowjackets' Bob Mintzer, and up-and-coming phenom Skylar Tang on trumpet.
This contemporary Latin Jazz collection also brings together musical masters for an energetic collaboration. Sax and flute player Norbert Stachel, trombonist Jeff Cressman, keyboardist Peter Horvath, and drummer and steel pan player Phil Hawkins all contribute to the musical tapestry. Tower of Power's acclaimed drummer David Garibaldi and bassist Marc van Wageningen add their signature funk grooves. Rounding out the lineup are Santana keyboardist David K. Mathews and percussionist Karl Perazzo, who infuse their trademark Latin flair. Peter Michael Escovedo contributes his beautifully orchestrated percussion on all the tracks.
With five previous acclaimed albums on Windom Hill Jazz and five more on his own Oakland-based Rhythmus Records, the West Coast guitarist brews a rhythmic, energetic soundscape on Slight Accent that reveals his passion for diverse flavours of his Bay Area home.
Tracklisting
Moya Brennan & Cormac de Barra
Los Days (Tommy Guerrero & Josh Lippi)
Ray Obiedo
Laurence Juber
Benward Koch
Tommy Guerrero
Evan Taylor
Adam Hawley
Ray Obiedo
Mongo Santamaria
Astor Piazzolla & Quinteto Tango Nuevo
Conrad Herwig
Staffan Lindberg
Willie Rodriguez And His Orchestra
The Mantecas
Perujazz
