Well, Duque was right...
author: Juancho Gil / Musica Ilimitada - 107.7 FM - Merida, Venezuela
When Jose told me that his latest production is about to be released, I asked him if is as good as "Gathering in blue" and he answered "Is BETTER".
Now that I heard "Far Away" for the 6th time in 6 hours, I couldn't agree more; I called him to congrat the band for that fine work and to told him that he surely is a good teacher: the musicians play like latinos...! An excellent ensamble of rhythms and sounds.
PS: Jose, while I'm writing this, my 2.5 years old dauther just told me, dancing, "Papito, que bella esa musica - quien es?"
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Zumbatres: The Best Latin Jazz Today
author: Manny Hernandez
Surrounding himself with a new ensemble than in his previous Gathering in Blue project, Venezuelan-born and New Hampshire-based Jose Duque, comes back with a great new album that brings out his Latin roots to the surface.
In spite of the nostalgic theme of the album, where he longs for friends, family and city, the overall feel of Zumbatres (to be available for sale online very soon through CD Baby) is much groovier than Jose's previous work.
Six new studio tracks cement his love for Latin and Venezuelan grooves and blend them impeccably with his equally powerful influences stemming from Bill Bruford, Pat Metheny and other jazz legends. Three live tracks recorded earlier this year wrap up the album in style leaving you with a fun flavor in the mouth and itching for getting up and dancing. When you listen to Zumbatres, you just feel you are listening to some of the best Latin jazz today.
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