Ray Obiedo – Latin Jazz Project, Vol. 2 (Rhythmus Records, 2021)
Guitarist and composer Ray Obiedo has released the second volume of his Latin Jazz Project. Throughout the album, Obiedo skillfully plays exquisite electric guitar work grounded in contemporary jazz and irresistible Caribbean rhythms from Cuba and Trinidad and Tobago. “Latin Jazz Project Vol. 2” is the 10th album from Obiedo.
On “Latin Jazz Project Vol. 2”, Obiedo delivers a mix of captivating dynamic compositions and laid back breezy, feel good musical pieces.
“Latin Jazz Project Vol. 2” features an impressive cast of musicians, including Yellowjackets’ saxophonist Bob Mintzer; acclaimed percussionist Sheila E.; flute player Norbert Stachel; trumpeter Mike Olmos; percussionist Peter Michael Escovedo; several members of Santana’s band, keyboardist David K. Mathews, trombonist and arranger Jeff Cressman and percussionist Karl Perazzo; Hungarian pianist Peter Horvath; steel pan player Phil Hawkins; singers Lilan Kane, Sandy Cressman and Jenny Meltzer; and Dutch brothers Marc and Paul van Wageningen on bass and drums.
Buy Latin Jazz Project, Vol. 2. Also available: Latin Jazz Project Vol 1.
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.