Juan Carlos Quintero – Desserts (Moondo Records, 2023)
Producer, composer, and virtuoso guitarist Juan Carlos Quintero expands the music menu, producing tasty, deliciosas musical treats. In essence, on Desserts, Quintero skillfully intertwines irresistible grooves originating from South American and Caribbean regions, culminating in a thread of meaningful performances honoring the beauty and breath of Latin Jazz traditions.
Enticing sweets include “The Gift,” “All or Nothing At All,” “How Insensitive,” “Tangerine,” the wonderful jazz classic “A Night In Tunisia,” “Nature Boy” and Van Morrison crowd favorite “Moondance.”
This seasoned quintet never disappoints as it navigates an array of well-crafted classics re-imagined with newly fine-tuned arrangements. Led by Quintero’s signature guitar voice, the music transcends protocols, merging stylish overtures in company with Hispanic American traditions of romance, charm, and melody.
Musicians: Eddie Resto on bass; Joe Rotondi on piano; Joel DeLeón on percussion; Aaron Serfaty on drums; and Juan Carlos Quintero on guitar.
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Author: Iliana Cabrera
