Tony Rosa’s Afrojazz – ‘Bout Time (2022)
‘Bout Time from two time Grammy Award-winning drummer Tony Rosa is a spectacular must have Afro-roots and jazz album for your collection. Tony Rosa’s skill on the conga is above and beyond, and some of his quinto (smallest conga drum) licks are left to your imagination.
The tune ‘Mambo Mongo’ is a great version of Mongo Santamaria’s recording, with fresh new sounds and extremely tasteful thanks to Tony’s preciseness.
Tony Rosa is a New York-based master conguero and batá drum player based in New York City. He is one of the very few drum apprentices of legendary master conguero Francisco Aguabella. Tony performed in one of three Afro-Cuban folkloric groups that Francisco Aguabella had in California while he was alive.
Tony Rosa, you are definitely headed for another Grammy.
More about Tony Rosa: Les Moncada Chats with Master Conguero and Batalero Tony Rosa
Author: Les Moncada
Les Moncada is a former Latin Jazz orchestra leader and conguero for over 40 years. He was born in Oakland, California and currently resides in Sacramento, California. Les Moncada was an apprentice to conga and batá master Francisco Aguabella, a friend of vibraphonist Cal Tjader, Latin Jazz band leader Pete Escovedo, conguero Armando Peraza and many more. He has been writing for many years for World Music Central. Les Moncada’s Facebook site is: Timbales and Congas Bongo Bata and bells.