Portraits in Jazz and Clave (2000)

About this title: In this program of mainly Afro-Cubanized jazz standards, conga man Barretto assembled an all-star group of friends to complement his regular working New World Spirit band. The icons include longtime friend Kenny Burrell, whose guitar playing is a key component in the makeup of every selection. Bassist Eddie Gomez, tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano and trombonist Steve Turre join such up-and-coming younger musicians as trumpeter John Bailey, saxophonist Adam Kolker and pianist John DiMartino. Second percussionist Bobby Sanabria is alongside, as is the oustanding trap drummer and longtime Barretto ... read more

Tracks:

1. The Mooche [Ellington/Mills]
2. Cotton Tail [Ellington]
3. Johnny Come Lately [Strayhorn]
4. Cancion del Fuego Fatuo [DeFalla]
5. I Mean You [Hawkins/Monk]
6. Go [Shorter]
7. Like Sonny [Coltrane]
8. Lamento Borincano [Hernandez]
9. Oclupaca [Ellington]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.