Lots of percussion bounces around on this session lead by conga player Samuel Torres. The impressive front line of Michael Rodrigue/tp-fh, Yosvany Terry/s-ss and Marshall Gilkes/tb performs the melodies of this ten movement suite which focuses on the forced displacement of victims of Torres’ native country of Colombia. The rhythm team of Luis Perdomo/p, Ricky Rodriguez/b and Obed Calvaire/dr create some exciting foundations under the horn solos on “Las Canta’Oras” , while “Nino Pensante” has a melancholy dirge provided by the drums. Agonizing moods permeate “El Silencio Desplazador” before multimmple ryhtms make the head spin on “El Orgullo del Tambor.” Torres opens and closes the suite with congas that take you to the folk sounds of the tormented masses, making the music very thought provoking.
Zoho Music