Listener Reviews & Comments
I saw Paquito D'Rivera's quintet in concert at Madison, Wisconsin last night, November 17, 2007. I completely enjoyed the performance and I recollect that all the selections played except one (To Brenda my love from Tico Tico) came from this recording. All the players in the quintet were virtuosos. But the performance succeeded because of the good balance of structure and improvisation. The ensemble playing was well-executed. Nice melodies. This recording, which I had not heard until the drive home after the show, is even better than the live performance as it greatly benefits from the contributions of some invited players, specifically the conguero and the bandoneon. After the concert, more than 100 people lined up for Paquito's autograph on their disc. I thought it was a fine show and that sentiment appeared to be universal. I look forward to seeing this group again.
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