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Conguero/percussionist Sammy Figueroa heads a sextet on this date that sounds like a Latinized version of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. The music is essentially hard bop, featuring solos from trumpeter John Lovell, saxophonist John Michalak (who is replaced by Tyler Kuebler on two of the ten selections), and pianist Michael Orta. Of the lesser-known material, the "I Got Rhythm"-based "Eugenology" is most memorable and the other highlights include Cedar Walton's "Bolivia" and Chucho Valdés' "Mambo Influenciádo." The final number, "Duermeté Mi Cielito," features Figueroa unaccompanied, singing and playing percussion. Hopefully Sammy Figueroa will be able to keep this accessible and swinging group together for many years, keeping alive the traditions of both Art Blakey and Tito Puente. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
And Sammy Walked In
06/07/2005 | Savant
All Music Guide Review
And Sammy Walked In Track Listing
Credits of And Sammy Walked In
- John Michalak
- Flute, Saxophone
- Brian Murphy
- Arranger
- Michael Orta
- Piano, Keyboards
- Nicky Orta
- Bass
- John Lovell
- Percussion, Trumpet, Flugelhorn
- Brad Wrolstad
- Design
- Helge Sasse
- Executive Producer
- Ron Taylor
- Mixing
- Tyler Kuebler
- Arranger, Saxophone
- Cezar Santana
- Mixing
- Rachel Faro
- Producer
- Carlos Averhoff
- Arranger
- Hal Batt
- Engineer, Mixing
- Sammy Figueroa
- Percussion, Conga, Sound Effects, Vocals, Producer, Liner Notes, Executive Producer, Musical Direction
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