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Michele Rosewoman's New Yor​-​Uba, 30 Years! A Musical Celebration of Cuba in America. Double Disc

by Michele Rosewoman and New Yor-Uba

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Support from the National Endowment for the Arts facilitated Rosewoman's 1983 premiere of the pioneering
14-piece ensemble featuring master folklorist Orlando 'Puntilla' Rios at Joseph Papp’s Public Theatre in NYC. He remained both the featured ensemble member and a vital mentor for 25 years. Dedicating New Yor-Uba to his memory, the ensemble moved ahead with gratitude and respect for the foundation given them by Mr. Rios, featuring the monstrous Pedrito Martinez. on this NPR #1 Latin Jazz Recording of 2013.

Personnel:
Michele Rosewoman: Piano and Vocals
Oliver Lake: Alto and Soprano Saxophones
Mike Lee: Tenor Saxophone and Flute
Freddie Hendrix: Trumpet
Vincent Gardner: Trombone
Howard Johnson: Baritone Saxophone and Tuba
Yunior Terry: Bass
Adam Cruz: Drums
Pedrito Martinez: Bata, Congas, and Vocals
Roman Diaz: Bata, Congas, and Vocals
Abraham Rodriguez: Bata, Congas, and Vocals
Daniel Carbonel: Bata

The name "New Yor-Uba" reflects the progression of the music of the anicent Yoruba people from Nigeria, through Cuba to present day New York and salutes the Orishas (Yoruban deities) in a contemporary jazz setting with a distinctive repertoire featuring Ms. Rosewoman’s original compositions and visionary arrangements of centuries-old Yoruba (Nigeria) and Arara (Dahomey) chants.

credits

released October 6, 2013

Román Diaz, Pedrito Martinez, Abraham Rodriguez /percussion, vocals,

Michele Rosewoman / piano, keybaord, vocals.

Horn Section:
Oliver Lake
Howard Johnson
Freddie Hendrix
Vincent Gardner
Mike Lee.

Yunior Terry / bass
Adam Cruz/ drums

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Michele Rosewoman New York, New York

Ms.Rosewoman's New Yor-Uba ensemble debuted at NYC's Public Theatre in 1983, presenting an uncompromised synthesis of contemporary jazz & traditional Cuban folkloric music, uniting masters from both worlds. Their 2013 release was NPR's #1 Latin Jazz Record of the year.Her Quintessence ensemble (with 5 highly acclaimed releases) has consistently brought together the most inventive voices in jazz. ... more

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