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    Letters from the Equator

    Jim Brock - Letters from the Equator

    01/01/1993 | Reference Recordings 

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    All Music Guide Review

    Percussionist Jim Brock gets first billing on this CD that he co-leads with Van Manakas, but Manakas' guitar is the main solo voice, he contributed all nine originals, and he is largely responsible for the date's success. The music ranges from being classical-oriented to funky to atmospheric, and there is even a slight amount of straight-ahead jazz. Manakas dominates the proceedings and is joined on various selections by Brock (whose colorful sounds from his percussion set uplift the music), keyboardist Gary Marcus, electric bassist Steve Kim, drummer Rick Dior, Phil Thompson on reeds, and Alan Kaufman on accordion. This intriguing set is worth giving a few listens to. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

    Letters from the Equator Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Jumbie Dance
  • 5:39
  • Sound Clip for Jumbie Dance from Letters from the Equator


  • 2
  • Cantina
  • 4:30
  • Sound Clip for Cantina from Letters from the Equator


  • 3
  • Cholla
  • 5:37
  • Sound Clip for Cholla from Letters from the Equator


  • 4
  • Lover's Eyes
  • 5:35
  • Sound Clip for Lover's Eyes from Letters from the Equator


  • 5
  • Letters from the Equator
  • 4:53
  • Sound Clip for Letters from the Equator from Letters from the Equator


  • 6
  • Smile Elis
  • 4:30
  • Sound Clip for Smile Elis from Letters from the Equator


  • 7
  • Los Pompas
  • 4:50
  • Sound Clip for Los Pompas from Letters from the Equator


  • 8
  • Twenty-Nine Palms
  • 6:24
  • Sound Clip for Twenty-Nine Palms from Letters from the Equator


  • 9
  • Jordan
  • 8:48
  • Sound Clip for Jordan from Letters from the Equator


    • Credits of Letters from the Equator

    • Van Manakas
    • Guitar, Accordion, Performer, Main Performer, Liner Notes


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