Hermano

From: B. Allison (wuchip@yahoo.com)
Date: Mon Aug 06 2001 - 23:41:53 CEST

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      Just gotta say, Mr. Hermano's album, "Free As The
    Morning Sun," is most definitely one of my top albums
    of the summer. The title track -- a reworking of the
    Santana classic with a 32-member gospel choir -- has
    made many DJ playlists already but it's the nine other
    cuts on the album that really showcase this duo and
    their collective of musicians.

      Think Da Lata strained through a great jazzy filter
    and touched up with frentic, explosive rhythms from
    the likes of Rainer Truby or Jazzanova. Except this
    has such a live feel to it and the piano workouts by
    Mark Edwards are beautiful and blistering! The warm
    Mediterranean uncorked.

       I can't say enough good things about this LP. Ben
    Mitchell (from Sao Benitez) and Chris Fleming (Laws of
    Motion) have produced an amazing modern bossa soul
    album. My standout right now is Jugando Con Fuego Pts
    I & II -- a well over 10-minute combo track that
    builds slowly from Edwards' soft piano licks and the
    flamenco-esque guitar work of Enrick Adams to a
    rolling percussion fest then back to its subterranean
    beginning. Billie Godfrey on vocals is breathy and
    hypnotic in the background.

    While in Chicago this past weekend, I also picked up
    their first album, O Globo, which doesn't feature
    Edwards on piano and tends to be a bit more abstract
    jazz. But there are some great downtempo numbers too.

    Bottomline: This album is a must for any collection.
    Enjoy.

    -B-

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