Eliel Lazo, Yasser Pino, Raul Pineda & Caramelo de Cuba - Cuban Jazz Report (2019)

In early 2014, Denmark-based conga player and bandleader Eliel Lazo invented a concept he dubbed "Cuban Nights". The aim was to play and present new and authentic Cuban music on stages, including at the Copenhagen JazzHouse Montmartre. After many successful Cuban nights across the country and Europe with various resident and visiting Cuban musicians, Eliel decided to return to the original line-up. So, here's the dream team back together, including legendary pianist Javier "Caramelo de Cuba" Masso (Jerry Gonzalez, Enrique Morente, Diego El Cigala, Concha Buika), bassist Yasser Pino (The Afrocuban All Stars, The Latin Syndicate , Roberto) Fonseca), drum genius and Grammy winner Raul Pineda (Chucho Valdes, Eric Marienthal, Michel Camilo) and Eliel himself (The Cuban Funkmachine, Michel Camilo, Chucho Valdes, Richard Bona) heat up together. Recorded at the legendary Musigrama recording studio in Madrid.

Though Eliel plays a prominent role, the recordings, with his bold arrangements and star-studded band, are much more than just a "shop window" for him. Well, have fun! Here comes Cuban Jazz Report, with the modern sound of contemporary Afro-Cuban music and a combination of so many scary talents and sounds it's dizzying. The blend of Afro-Cuban clave-based rhythms spiced with jazz harmonies and improvisation goes far beyond intrigue and listeners are immediately hooked on the fresh feel of bolero, baiao, latin grooves… and a dash of bebop! The explosive rhythmic patterns and nostalgic melodies of the Cuban ballads (known as boleros) set the tone for a wonderful musical experience, creating a perfect sonic cocktail for the listener to taste a true Cuban descarga. Cuban Jazz Report is honest and engaging music with rhythms and emotions that are preferred over the usual commercial clichés of Latin jazz. If you're looking for lush and euphoric melodies with impressive polyrhythms and something downright refreshing, look no further!

Tracklist
01. Havanna Chants
02. Cromason
03. La Caminadora
04. A Cuban Blues
05. Nuevo Amanecer
06. Para Luisa
07. One Night One Song
08. Monday Evening
09. Camina Y Ve
10. Yo Soy