Name: The Gathering
Brand: Concord Picante
SKU: 40413
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The Gathering

Rating

Album: The Gathering
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Rendezvous Album Version	More Info...	5:20
2)	Stolen Moments Album Version	More Info...	7:26
3)	See You In A Minute Album Version	More Info...	4:52
4)	The Gathering Album Version	More Info...	5:54
5)	Bemsha Swing Album Version	More Info...	7:37
6)	Libertad Album Version	More Info...	4:50
7)	El Guarachero Intrigozo (The Scheming Party Animal) Album Version	More Info...	5:35
8)	The Path Album Version	More Info...	5:49
9)	Masacoteando (In the Grove) Album Version	More Info...	3:05

Album: The Gathering
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Rendezvous Album Version	More Info...	5:20
2)	Stolen Moments Album Version	More Info...	7:26
3)	See You In A Minute Album Version	More Info...	4:52
4)	The Gathering Album Version	More Info...	5:54
5)	Bemsha Swing Album Version	More Info...	7:37
6)	Libertad Album Version	More Info...	4:50
7)	El Guarachero Intrigozo (The Scheming Party Animal) Album Version	More Info...	5:35
8)	The Path Album Version	More Info...	5:49
9)	Masacoteando (In the Grove) Album Version	More Info...	3:05

Performer Notes

The Caribbean Jazz Project: Dave Valentin (flute); Dave Samuels (vibraphone, marimba); Dario Eskenazi (piano); Ruben Rodriguez (bass); Dafnis Prieto (drums, timabales); Roberto Quintero (congas, percussion); Richie Flores (congas).
Additional personnel: Paquito D'Rivera (alto saxophone).
Recorded at Beartracks Studio, Suffern, Connecticut. Includes liner notes by Dave Samuels.
THE GATHERING won the 2003 Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album.
Personnel: Dave Valentin (flute); Paquito D'Rivera (alto saxophone); Dario Eskenazi (piano); Dave Samuels (vibraphone, marimba); Dafnis Prieto (drums, cymbals, timbales); Robert Quintero (congas, percussion); Richie Flores (bongos, percussion).
Audio Mixer: Phil Magnotti.
Liner Note Author: Dave Samuels.
Recording information: BearTracks, Suffern, NY.
Photographer: Philip Brennan.
Arranger: Dave Samuels.
The Gathering is the Caribbean Jazz Project's third release; principals Dave Samuels and Dave Valentin are joined by Paquito D'Rivera, once a regular with the group, on the lively opener, "Rendezvous," as well as a Latin reworking of Monk's "Bemsha Swing." Oliver Nelson's classic "Stolen Moments" comes in for a moody 7/4 treatment. Pianist Dario Eskanazi, bassist Ruben Rodriguez, and percussionists Dafnis Prieto, Richie Flores, and Robert Quintero provide strong backing for the front-and-center solo exchanges of Samuels and Valentin. The band is consistently melodic and accessible, not just on romantic themes like "Libertad" and "The Path" but also on more adventurous fare like Prieto's "El Guarachero Intrigozo (The Scheming Party Animal)" and the big finish, "Masacoteando (In the Groove)." ~ David R. Adler

Professional Reviews

JazzTimes (9/02, p.88) - "...Stylistically diverse compositions performed with no shortage of energy and verve....THE GATHERING is a gem..."