Palo Congo

by Sabu Martinez

Overview

Sabu Martinez's debut as a leader mostly features percussionists (other than bassist Evaristo Baro), including the leader, Arsenio Rodriguez (who doubles on the tres), Cesar Travieso, Quique Travieso, and Ray "Mosquito" Romero. Martinez, Rodriguez, and Travieso also join Willie Capo and Sarah Baro in singing and chanting. Six of the eight songs are Martinez's originals, although the most memorable cut is the opening "El Cumbanchero," which has a catchy melody and a Martinez vocal that in tone sounds surprisingly like Cab Calloway in spots. Intriguing African-oriented music. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	11/22/2024
Label:	Universal Japan
UPC:	4988031750414
Rank:	237011

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sabu Martinez   Primary Artist,Bongos,Congas,Vocals
Sabu   Primary Artist
Raul Caesar Travieso   Vocals,Congas
Sarah Baro   Vocals,Bass
Arsenio Rodriguez   Congas,Guitar,Vocals
Ray Romero   Congas
Willie Capo   Vocals
Israel Moises "Quique" Travieso   Congas
Evaristo Diaz   Bass

Technical Credits

Francis Wolff   Photography
Carlos Godinez   Composer
Inacio Rios   Composer
Reid Miles   Cover Design
Sabu Martinez   Composer
Rudy Van Gelder   Engineer
Michael Cuscuna   Producer
Rafael Hernandez   Composer
Alfred Lion   Producer
Patrick Roques   Design