Yuliesky González – Cubanero (One World Records, 2020)
Cubanero is the remarkable debut album from one of the finest trumpeters in the current Latin music scene. Currently based in Germany, Yuliesky González has been involved in various timba, salsa and jazz projects.
On Cubanero, Yuliesky brings together his Cuban musical roots and jazz. It is a fantastic album that features high energy Latin jazz and timba along with exquisite laid back pieces that highlight Yuliesky’s talent as a trumpeter. The album also features a fabulous rhythm section that incorporates various forms of drums and percussion.
The lineup includes Yuliesky González on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals; Tomas Franck on tenor saxophone; Bjarne Roupé on guitar; Martin Mattuck on double bass and electric bass; Norman Peplow on piano; Isan Torres on congas; Wiljoph Mounkassa on drums and timbal. Guests: Tony Moreaux on timbal; Leonid Muñoz Hernández on chékere, güiro, cowbell and batás; Yohan Ramón on cajón; Carlos Guillén on batás; and Yaremi Kordos, Tony Rafael, and Nando del Río on backing vocals.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.