Jose Conde - Revolucion

Singer-songwriter, Jose Conde, harnesses the old-school authentic-Cuban spirit and delivers it with a beautiful unique voice and contemporary eclectic flavour. Jose was born in the US and raised by Cuban-immigrant parents. The band Ola Fresca (or 'Fresh Wave'), is an international cast of some of the best musicians in NY and together they play all-original rootsy, funky, jazzy, 21st century Latin dance music. (R)Evolucion was co-produced by the Grammy-winning Aaron Levinson (Spanish Harlem Orchestra).

Recorded at the vintage-gear, all-analog Brooklyn Recording Studio, the record has already been called a masterpiece by some music industry heavies, however the band is even better live. As producer Aaron Levinson explains, “although Jose can do a very typical Latin show, he can also play a show with a group like Ozomatli or Ojos de Brujo.” The new CD, (R)Evolucion, includes a powerhouse crew of special guests including funk legend and original Meters drummer Joseph ‘Zigaboo’ Modeliste and Latin All Stars Jimmy Bosch on Trombone. The lineup of the band includes guitarist Juancho Herrera (Nestor Torres), bassist Jorge Bringas (Omara Portuondo, Albita) and multi-percussionist Carlos ‘GoGo’ Gomez (Arturo Sandoval).

Cubans have a kind of stew called 'ajiaco', into which all kinds of meats and vegetables can be incorporated. (R)Evolucion is definitely a musical ajiaco.

Tracklist

1. Jose Conde - Llego La Ola
2. Jose Conde - Ritmo Y Sabor
3. Jose Conde - Cafe Con Sangre
4. Jose Conde - Oshiri Pan Pan
5. Jose Conde - Descarga Inez
6. Jose Conde - Pititi T Titi
7. Jose Conde - Ride La Ola
8. Jose Conde - El Titere
9. Jose Conde - Probando Nuevos Sabore
10. Jose Conde - Despelote
11. Jose Conde - El Chacal
12. Jose Conde - Mi Musica
13. Jose Conde - Summertime
14. Jose Conde - Pititi Y Titi