Known as “The Singing Policeman,” Daniel Rodriguez became known publicly after singing “God Bless America” after the 9-11 attacks. He studied opera with Placido Domingo and has become known as America’s Beloved Tenor. What a great country!
Here’s a disc of his doing what every Latin guy on the east coast dreams of-classic salsa songs. And ya know what? He sounds GREAT! He’s backed by a cooking combo that includes saxes, brass, strings and percussion galore. Can he sing? Is the Pope Catholic? Lovingly schmaltzy takes of “Perfidia” and “Besame Mucho” will get you singing along with him in the shower, and his gloriously dramatic take of “Granada”, complete with trumpet intro, will get you running to your castanets in seconds flat. He’s got fantastic control of his voice, and you can see his heart on his sleeve throughout. Gonna like this one!
Blix Street Records