Los Hombres Calientes, Vol. 1
Encyclopedia
Los Hombres Calientes is the self-titled debut album by the New Orleans-based Afro-Cuban jazz
group, co-led by trumpeter Irvin Mayfield
and percussionist Bill Summers
. Though no longer performing with the group, drummer
Jason Marsalis
of the famous Marsalis family appears on this album.
Afro-Cuban jazz
Afro-Cuban jazz is an early form of Latin jazz that mixes Afro-Cuban rhythms with harmonies and musical timbre typical of Bebop. It was developed in the early 1940s by both Cuban musicians and Jazz musicians, with Dizzy Gillespie, Mario Bauza, Machito and Stan Kenton among some of the most notable...
group, co-led by trumpeter Irvin Mayfield
Irvin Mayfield
Irvin Mayfield, Jr. is an American jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He has been serving as Cultural Ambassador of the City of New Orleans and State of Louisiana since 2003. He co-founded and has co-led the Afro-Cuban jazz group Los Hombres Calientes since 1998. Their debut album won Billboard's 2000...
and percussionist Bill Summers
Bill Summers (jazz)
Bill Summers is a New Orleans based Afro-Cuban jazz/Latin jazz percussionist, a multi-instrumentalist who plays primarily on conga drums. Summers is probably most well known due to his work with Los Hombres Calientes along with his friend and co-leader of the group, trumpeter Irvin Mayfield...
. Though no longer performing with the group, drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
Jason Marsalis
Jason Marsalis
-External links:* from Basin Street Records* from Jazzweekly.com...
of the famous Marsalis family appears on this album.
Track listing
- Victor el Rojo 6:44
- El Barrio 3:56
- Bill's Q Yvette 3:31
- Stardust 5:27
- Rhumba Para Jason 6:04
- After You're Gone 3:00
- Pulphus Final Frontier 4:31
- Ye Ye O 5:01
- Rompe Saraguey 6:07
- Irvin's Crisis 5:01
Personnel
- Irvin MayfieldIrvin MayfieldIrvin Mayfield, Jr. is an American jazz trumpeter and bandleader. He has been serving as Cultural Ambassador of the City of New Orleans and State of Louisiana since 2003. He co-founded and has co-led the Afro-Cuban jazz group Los Hombres Calientes since 1998. Their debut album won Billboard's 2000...
- trumpeter, bandleaderBandleaderA bandleader is the leader of a band of musicians. The term is most commonly, though not exclusively, used with a group that plays popular music as a small combo or a big band, such as one which plays jazz, blues, rhythm and blues or rock and roll music.... - Bill SummersBill Summers (jazz)Bill Summers is a New Orleans based Afro-Cuban jazz/Latin jazz percussionist, a multi-instrumentalist who plays primarily on conga drums. Summers is probably most well known due to his work with Los Hombres Calientes along with his friend and co-leader of the group, trumpeter Irvin Mayfield...
- percussionist, bandleaderBandleaderA bandleader is the leader of a band of musicians. The term is most commonly, though not exclusively, used with a group that plays popular music as a small combo or a big band, such as one which plays jazz, blues, rhythm and blues or rock and roll music.... - David Pulphus - bassistBassistA bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
- Yvette-Bostic Summers - percussionist, vocalist
- Jason MarsalisJason Marsalis-External links:* from Basin Street Records* from Jazzweekly.com...
- drummerDrummerA drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a... - Victor Atkins III - pianistPianistA pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...