“…a mesmerizing blend of restless rhythmic energy and sophisticated instrumental voicing, highlighted by dramatic shifts in tempo and dynamics”, says Jazziz writer Mark Holston. VOLCANIC ACTIVITY Embracing a new adventure, Paquito D’Rivera teams up with an avant-rock ensemble. BY MARK HOLSTON Since his emergence in 1970s Havana as a member of the groundbreaking fusion band…
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CD Review: Fareed Haque, New Latin American Music For Guitar And String Quartet By Hrayr Attarian Fareed Haque and Kaia String Quartet New Latin American Music For Guitar And String Quartet Fareed Haque – Guitar Victoria Moreira- Violin Naomi Culp – Violin Sixto Franco Chorda – Viola Hope Shepherd DeCelle – Cello Delmark Records Chicago…