Alex Acuna & The Unknowns
No Accent
© 2004 NIDO Entertainment (827912007268)
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NOT JUST LATIN JAZZ. No Accent takes you on a journey through the Caribbean, South America, Africa and even stops in the Middle East. Alex Acuna & The Unknowns have made their signature with this recording - their own individual musical dialect..
tracks
- 1 All For Nothing
- 2 Paseando
- 3 Mambo Tango
- 4 O Come O Come Emmanuel
- 5 Woodman
- 6 Silent Singing
- 7 Living Pictures
- 8 Rumbeando pa'l Norte
- 9 In Your Eyes
- 10 Alas de Aguila
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Alex Acuna & The Unknowns latest release titled "No Accent"
In 1989, the first album "Alex Acuna and the Unknowns' was released. Since then the group continued to play internationally and now 15 years later, there is a new recording available. Released by NIDO Entertainment, Alex's production company, this album is one of his best.
The group comes from Puerto Rico, Peru and Venezuela, mix this with the 20 plus years of working professionally in the United States and you'll understand why the group has its own signature. It's a hybrid of Jazz, Caribbean, South American, African and even some Middle Eastern sounds.
Latin Jazz fans to World music fans will enjoy this CD because it has a wide variety of music to offer. From the opening track on the album "All For Nothing" you'll immediately hear what Alex and the Unknowns bring to the table. The second track is a Lando based rhythm from Peru. Couple this with "O Come O Come Emmanuel" which features the Duduk, a traditional flute from the Middle East. We're certain you'll enjoy this recording!
The Unknowns are:
Alex Acuña - Drums & Percussion
Pedro Eustache - Saxophones, Flute and Duduk
Richie Gajate-Garcia - Percussion
John Peña - Bass
Otmaro Ruiz - Piano & Keyboards
Ramon Stagnaro - Acoustic & Electric Guitars
Visit www.alexacuna.net for more information or to purchase this album.
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It was worth every penny
author: DianaBeautiful music, this CD has become part of my favourite collection
worth the wait? oh yes.
author: matt murphyall for nothing captured the pure essence of this cd from the start.Alex, as always is a joy to hear.John Pena is pure genius.As we say in this part of the world its reet good.