Step Forward: The Next Generation (2005)

About this title: The Afro-Cuban All Stars are back with a bold new statement for the future. They look boldly toward the horizon with their fourth release, Step Forward: The Next Generation. As the best-publicized "multi-generational" group in the genre, the All Stars may have the best claim of knowledge for what is to come, housing both living legends and tomorrow's heavy hitters. However, the generally mellow timbre of the record would suggest that perhaps the leadership of the group is not looking to the horizon for inspiration, but watching the sunset. The groove of the record is confident and funky, and ... read more

Tracks:

1. 13.3.2.21.1.1.8.5 [DeMarcos/Alfaro]
2. Adivinador [Duarte]
3. Barbaridad [Alfaro]
4. Lo Dicen Todas [Rodriguez]
5. Addimu a Chango [Traditional]
6. Glicy's Mood [DeMarcos]
7. Preludio y Fuga [DeMarcos]
8. Esperanza [Lang]
9. A Maria le Gusta [DeMarcos]
10. El Bolero de Juan Carlos [Marin]
11. On the Road Again [Maria/Lavilliers]
12. Elegia a Ruben Gonzalez [DeMarcos]

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