Savant SCD 2066
Sammy Figueroa
... and Sammy Walked In
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After years of playing with every major artist from Miles Davis to Mariah Carey, Sammy Figueroa makes his makes his recording debut on Savant Records as leader of one of the hottest bands in Latin jazz today, Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion. Founded in September 2002, this configuration of world-class musicians has already generated a serious following in Southern Florida with a buzz extending all the way to New York City. In the great tradition of Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, and Tito Puente, this band is centered around one of today's most creative and exciting percussionists, the great Sammy Figueroa. The Latin Jazz Explosion has appeared at the JVC Jazz Festival, the Hollywood Jazz Festival, O'Hara's Jazz and Blues Club, and have become the most popular band in the history of their home club, Van Dyke's Café in South Beach. Featuring the talents of Mike Orta, Nicky Orta, John Lovell, John Michalak and Gotz Kujack, Sammy kicks the band up with on ten throbbing numbers as latin and as hot as the sun on Copacabana beach.
with John Michalak- saxes & flute; Tyler Kuebler- saxes; John Lovell- trumpet; Michael Orta- piano; Nicky Orta- bass; Götz Kujack- drums.
Tracks: Syncopá o No; Nico’s Dream; Bebé; And Sammy Walked In; Eugenology; Mirage; Bolivia; Swimming Gaia; Mambo Influenciádo; Duermeté Mi Cielito.
