I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Aqua Con Gas, from Dave Schumacher & Cubeye and it really moves. Opening with title track, Aqua Con Gas, Dave Schumacher on bari sax lays the foundation of the track, with Chegui Metralla on Clave, Joel Mateo on drums, and Yusnier Sanchez on congas. Schumacher sails taking the track for a solid bop ride, with Alex Norris really working the trumpet, Peter Brainin on tenor sax, Manuel Valera adding a strong solo of his own on piano and Alex Apolo Ayala on bass. Terrific opener. Al Rose' is a great track and really showcasing what a hot bari player sounds like. Cooking his lead lines he really sets a groove followed by Norris on trumpet with a crisp contrast, punctuated by Valera on piano. Valero's own lead work is exhilarating with super phrasing and concise execution. Very cool. Punchy, Amosaya's Latin rhythm really highlights the work of Mateo and Sanchez, with solid solos by Brainin and Norris and of course a powerhouse solo by Schumacher. Smoking! Cubism is a real aggressive track, still with a stron Latin rhythm but with the Jesus Ricardo on trumpet and Roger Rosenberg on bari sax section really punching it up. Schumacher digs in on bari sax with excellent backing by Silvano Monasterios on piano Luques Curtis on bass and Mauricio Herrera on congas. Wrapping the release is a lively take on Wayne Shorter's Prince of Darkness. With a super trumpet solo by Norris and Schumacher on bari, a driven bass solo by Ayala, a real nice piano solo by Valera and a contrasting soprano sax solo by Brainin. Excellent closer for a strong release.
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