Vista Del Mar
© Copyright-David Griffith
(678277060425)
Record Label: Voxanova
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Recent downloads and purchases of this CD have moved the ranking of this CD into the TOP 100 LATIN ALBUMS in the U.S. Further details at:
http://www.absolutely.net/music/usa_top_albums_in_latin10.html
The Latin influenced, jazz inflected grooves are reminiscant of A.C. Jobim, Paul Desmond, and Herbie Mann. Very melodic, with strong latin rhythms. This music has great cross-over appeal.
Voxanova are Lifedance Distribution artists and receive regular play on the nations number one jazz station, kmhd - 89.1 (on your fm dial in the Portland, OR area or on the web at www.kmhd.org )
Comprised of Steve Funk on nylon and jazz electric guitars (and bass for this recording), co-founder Dave Griffith on flutes and whistles, Dean Thurston adding exotic, world percussion, and Sam Fisher laying down some solid upright and electric bass.
Voxanova is also proud to be partnered with cdbaby in making their cd available worldwide.
COMMENTS:
"It is well done, and the original material is *very*
good. This is a CD that I *can* play on my Sunday
shows. "
Art Abrams
Radio Host
KMHD 89.1, Portland Oregon
"This album is a wonderfully crafted hour of Latin
laced jazz that weaves a magic carpet of flute and
guitar; and then simply floats you away"
Wayne Richards
Past President
Portland Song Writers Association.
"I'm really loving this new CD, not just the
performance, but the recording quality is just
pristine. The drumming just sounds super. You guys
should be really proud of it."
"I listened to the CD the day I received it. It sure
sounds great; we really enjoyed it, and you guys did a
fabulous job on it. Boy, there's a lot of music on
that CD. Again, I love the CD."
Bryan Darby
Everything's Jake
"I like the CD a lot - it sounds really clean. The mix
is really good. Proportions of high end to low end,
EQ, is really nice. I'm sure you guys will sell a lot
at your gigs."
Manny Keller
Recording Engineer
Leader & drummer of "Design Band"
"Your CD is terrific. Percolator is very cool! The UDU
is wonderful!"
Michael Kotzen
Owner of Tone Cajon
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I liked the CD so much I'm back buying them for gifts
author: Return customer
A clean sound with a healthy beat. This CD is a nice mix of easy listening smooth sound. The price on CD Baby is the best you will find anywhere, so but one today.
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Great Beat! Great Guitar! Great Flute!
author: P. M. Ogborn
Let the Latin Love Roll.... This is an album you won't have to "get used to"! It flows naturally from track-to-track, carrying your musical soul all the way from gentle Latin breezes to blazing Latin trails! Fantastic Collection! Keep up the Great Work!
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Excellent compositions, excellent performances! A truly gifted group.
author: John & Sarah Harlan/Lake Oswego Millennium Concert Band
This CD has excellent compositions played by top notch performers - all are truly gifted musicians. The flutist has
superb projection. These performers blend so well, we predict
increasing demand for their CDs.
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Just the right touch
author: Jack Norby
No One who has heard this isn't very impressed. Smooth and upbeat...great version of Wave...superb originals...flute is reminiscent of Nestor Torres...the best Latin album for consistency since Getz/Gilberto and that says alot...even my 9 year old loves it... proving that beauty in music is universal...thankyou Voxanova
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