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Chris Cortez
Awakenings Aggressive, acoustic, instrumental, latin, jazz, fusion. Featuring: Woody Witt, Paul Peacock, Joel Fulgham, Ryan Ogrodowicz, Glen Ackerman, Jeff Mills, Andrew Lienhard, John Wooton, and Mark Piszczek. After hurricane Katrina forced the guitarist to relocate to Houston, Cortez re-invented himself. His new CD is a collection of aggressive, original, instrumental, latin jazz/fusion tunes. Cortez burns on an acoustic guitar throughout 10 tracks, impeccably recorded. The sound is modern, fresh, and unique, presenting latin rhythms, odd meters, tight ensemble passages, and extended solos. The CD is a departure from Mum Is The Word (BBM007-2005), and Hold It Right There (BBM006-2004), in that it contains no vocals, and features Chris in a much more modern musical setting. Chris forges ahead into brand new territory on Arlington Park,Territorial Imperative, Palmettos, Interlude, Let The Cat Out, Awakenings, The Rose Of Shalamar, The Iguana, Eventide, and Different Strokes. Cortez’ spectacular guitar work is front and center, and all of the supporting cast deliver incredible performances throughout. |
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Chris Cortez
Mum Is The Word Following the success of last year’s Hold It Right There, and Groovopolis, guitarist/vocalist Chris Cortez delivers a blazing set of acoustic, straight ahead jazz. The disc is a mixture of vocal and instrumental tracks, including 5 new originals, and 7 classic chestnuts like Everyday I Have The Blues, Georgia On My Mind, Sweet Georgia Brown, Honeysuckle Rose, Manha De Carnival, Lazy River, and Avalon. Cortez’s originals feature clever, “tongue in cheek” lyrics, guaranteed to bring a smile. My Way Is Better, plays to “control freaks” everywhere. The title track, Mum Is The Word, touches on the pitfalls of social interaction. Bad Attitude presents a dead-on description of the musician’s life, and Rhythm Method Blues tells the story of a man with too many children. The Brazillian flavored instrumental, Trouble With Larry is at once, touching and energetic. Everything is presented with Cortez’s ever present, and quite spectacular guitar work and feral vocals, supported by Chris’ regular band, and special guests As with all Blue Bamboo productions, this is an impeccable recording with just enough stylistic variety to keep things fresh and interesting. |
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| Sample mp3 files These are approx. 30 second clips. For copyright infringement purposes, I've only posted the original tunes. All songs published by Blue Bamboo Music/BMI. 2. Bad Attitude |
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Groovopolis GREETINGS PEOPLE OF EARTH! |
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Sample mp3 files All songs published by Blue Bamboo Music/BMI. 1. Mr. Noom 4. Esplanade 5. The Red Door 6. New Blood |
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Christopher Cortez Talamasca |
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All songs published by Blue Bamboo Music/BMI. |
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