Xavier Cugat & His Orchestra - Latin Reflections - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Xavier Cugat, the daddy of Latin American music, introduced Latin music and dance rhythms to the world. 'Viva Cugat!' was his first adventure into the ear-arresting world of stereo with a group of outstanding Afro-Cuban melodies performed with a rare lyricism and rhythmic drive. 'The Best of Cugat' presents twelve great songs of the 1930s to the 1950s with a Latin touch all of which receive the Cugat treatment. Of the six bonus tracks, American classics such as InchChattanooga Choo ChooInch and InchIn the MoodInch are performed with an innovative and fun Twist beat.

Lalo Schiffrin's Latin Jazz Suite takes US to irresistible landscapes of musical styles and dance The intensity of the Cuban montuno, the bewitching flavors of the Caribbean, the seductive gaucho cadences of the Argentinean pampas, the hypnotic and compelling African rhythms, and the tantalizing fire of Brazil. Brilliantly interpreted by John Faddis, David Snaches, Ignacio Berroa, Alex Acuna, Lalo Schifrin and the WDR Big Band. Recorded in June of 1999.

In 1995, the duo Acda en de Munnik embarked on a series of highly successful albums and sold-out theater tours. First came their self-titled album in 1997, featuring well-known hits such as InchAls Het Vuur Gedoofd Is,Inch InchLopen Tot de Zon Komt,Inch InchVondelpark Vannacht,Inch and their now-renowned cover of the Jacques Brel song InchDe Stad Amsterdam.Inch Following their debut, they released their second album, *Naar Huis*, which included their biggest hit, InchNiet Of Nooit Geweest.Inch In addition to this massive hit, the album features a host of well-known and beloved songs, such as InchLaat Me SlapenInch (a track about the death of John Lennon), InchDe Kapitein,Inch and InchHet Regent Zonnestralen.Inch Naturally, signature Acda en de Munnik hits like InchRen Lenny Ren,Inch InchVerkeerd Verbonden,Inch and InchDe Kapitein Deel IIInch are also included on the unique compilation LP *Adem - Het Beste Van Acda en de Munnik*. The artwork for this compilation is unique and was created through a truly collaborative effort. The photographs on the album cover and inside the gatefold sleeve were taken in France while the duo was writing songs for the album that launched their success.