Felix Baloy : Baila Mi Son

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Artist: Felix Baloy

Title: Baila Mi Son

Rich and rhythmic, sparkling and seductive, Felix Baloy's voice marks him as one of Cuba's very finest someros. This magnificent performance showcases a true artist at the peak of his profession, backed by the thrilling arrangements of Juan de Marcos and the peerless Afro Cuban All Stars.

Felix Baloy has been singing for more than 40 years which means he has waited a long time to make his first solo album. One of Cuba's outstanding soneros with a unique timbre, the opportunity came about after he met Tumi Music founder Mo Fini in Havana in 1995 when Baloy sang on the label's splendid four CD set Las Leyendas de la Musica Cubana as part of the Cuban All Stars with Orquesta AmÈrica.

There's an absolute joy about this record, and Baloy proves himself worthy of all the praise that's been heaped on him in Cuba, as capable of gliding through the cha cha of "Van a Bailar el Cha Cha Cha," with its prim strings, as the rawer bolero of "El Mal de la Hipocresia." The arrangements frame his voice wonderfully, too, as on the rich bolero cha of "Los Es Todo Tu Amor," with its glistening flute solo. Baloy does himself proud, and Gonzalez gives him a band to remember behind him, some crystal clear production, and songs any singer would love to sing. Nigh on perfect. AMG/Chris Nickson

Personnel: Trumpets: Yanko Pizaco, Daniel “El Gordo” Ramos, Alejandro Pichardo Perez, Yaure Muniz(A3,B4)/ Trombones: Alberto “Molote” Munoz, Antonio Sesma, Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos (solo A5)/ Bass: Ricardo Munoz/ Piano: David Alfaro/ Timbal: Victoriano “Filiberto” Sanchez/ Bongos/Congas: Rolando “El Nino” Salgado, Aristides “Tata Guines” Soto (special guest on ‘Misericordia, no aguanto’, Alberto “La Noche” Hernandez/ Baritone sax: Javier Zalba (A1, A5, B2), Raul Gutierrez (B4)/ Five Key Flute: Javier Zalba (B3)/ Maracas: Virgilio Valdes/ Violins: Humberto “Tico” Legat, Pedro Depestre, Jose Antonio Perez Fuentes, “Achi” Lang/ Cello: Roy Avila/ Soneros: Felix Baloy, Teresa Garcia Caturla (special guest on ‘Mami te gusto’)/ Guiro: Enrique Lazaga/ Chrous: Felix Valdes Ibanez, Luis Frank Arias Mosquera, Juan de Marcos Gonzalez/ Tres, guitars & musical direction: Juan de Marcos Gonzalez.

Arrangements: Enrique Lazaga (B1), Ricardo Munoz Martinez (A1, B3), Efrain Rios (A3, A4, B4), Yanko Pizaco y Efrain Rios (B5), Juan de Marcos.

Tracklisting

Side A: 1. Baila mi son 2. Mami te gusto/ 3. Yo soy el del sentimiento 4. Despues de esta noche 5. El mal de la hipocresia

Side B: 1. Ven a bailar cha cha cha 2. Cada vez que te veo 3. Lo es todo tu amor 4. El son de Baloy 5. Misericordia, no aguanto

Recorded at ICAIC Studios and DM Ahora Studios, Havana, Cuba in the year 2000.

Recording & mixing Engineer: Alain Martinez de la Torre

Assistant recording engineer: Humberto “Placita” Plaza

Produced by Juan de Marcos Gonzalez. Co-produced by : Gliceria Abreu

Tracklisting

Side A: 1. Baila mi son 2. Mami te gusto/ 3. Yo soy el del sentimiento 4. Despues de esta noche 5. El mal de la hipocresia

Side B: 1. Ven a bailar cha cha cha 2. Cada vez que te veo 3. Lo es todo tu amor 4. El son de Baloy 5. Misericordia, no aguanto

Recorded at ICAIC Studios and DM Ahora Studios, Havana, Cuba in the year 2000.

Recording & mixing Engineer: Alain Martinez de la Torre

Assistant recording engineer: Humberto “Placita” Plaza

Produced by Juan de Marcos Gonzalez. Co-produced by : Gliceria Abreu