Blue Mondays with Mario Caribe

Salsa and Mambo

Mambo is a word used to describe a specific instrumental section of Afro-Caribbean arrangements. In the melting pot of 1950's Harlem in New York, the 'Latinos' met the 'Jazzers' and the Mambo became a form in its own right with groups mixing Be-Bop lines and Afro-Caribbean 'Tumbao' giving birth to one of the most successful cross breed styles in history. The intricate lines against the fiery percussion and syncopated rhythm section make this one of the most infectious grooves in jazz.


Year I ISRAEL 'CACHAO' LOPEZ (1918-2008)
Mambo Cachao

Julian Pombo Flute
Michael Murray Alto saxophone
Callum Neil Trumpet
Fergus McCreadie Piano
Kevin Henderson Guitar
Mark Hendry Bass
Lauren MacDonald Drums
Jack Cruttenden, David Kerr Percussion


Year III OSCAR HERNANDES
Latin Perspective

Samuel Tessier Tenor saxophone
Cameron Thomas Duncan Trumpet
Liam Shortall Trombone
Ciaran McGlynn, John Patton Guitar
Dan Brown Piano
Julian Pombo Bass
Graham Costello Drums
Jack Cruttenden, David Kerr Percussion

Year IV CHUCHO VALDÉZ (b.1941)
Mambo Influenciado

Samuel Tessier Tenor saxophone
Thomas Clay Harris Trumpet
Liam Shortall Trombone
Chris Amer, Joe Williamson Guitar
Joel Persson Haag Piano
Euan Taylor Bass
Graham Costello Drums
Jack Cruttenden, David Kerr Percussion


Year I JOE SAMPLE (1939-2014)
Agua Dulce

Julian Pombo Flute
Mateusz Sobieski Tenor saxophone
Callum Neil Trumpet
Liam Shortall Trombone
Tom Stephenson Guitar
Dan Brown Piano
Conor Murray Bass
Jack Cruttenden Drums
Lauren MacDonald, David Kerr Percussion


Year II MARIO BAUZÁ (1911-1993)
Mambo Inn

Joshua Elcock Trumpet
Cameron Thomas Duncan Trumpet
Liam Shortall Trombone
Joel Persson Haag Piano
Guillaume Laprade Guitar
Conor Murray Bass
Lauren MacDonald Drums
Jack Cruttenden, David Kerr Percussion


Year II JOE SAMPLE (1939-2014)
Dulzura

Julian Pombo Flute
Michael Murray Alto saxophone
Mateusz Sobieski Tenor saxophone
Cameron Thomas Duncan Trumpet
Joshua Elcock Trumpet
Liam Shortall Trombone
Fergus McCreadie Piano
Mark Hendry Bass
Jack Cruttenden Drums
Lauren MacDonald, David Kerr Percussion




Year I ERNESTO NEGRET
Drume Negrita

Ailie Anderson Vocals
Mateusz Sobieski Tenor saxophone
Dan Brown Piano
Kevin Henderson Guitar
Mark Hendry Bass
Lauren MacDonald Drums
David Kerr Percussion


Year III OSCAR HERNANDES
Midnight Mambo

Samuel Tessier Tenor saxophone
Thomas Clay Harris Trumpet
Liam Shortall Trombone
Ciaran McGlynn, John Patton Guitar
Joel Persson Haag Piano
Julian Pombo Bass
Graham Costello Drums
Lauren MacDonald, David Kerr Percussion


All CHANO POZZO (1915-1948) / DIZZY GILLESPIE (1917-1993)
Manteca

Micheal Murray Alto saxophone
Mateusz Sobieski, Samuel Tessier Tenor saxophone
Cameron Duncan, Joshua Elcock, Thomas Clay Harris, Callum Neil Trumpet
Christopher Amer, Joe Williamson Guitar
Fergus McCreadie Piano
Euan Taylor Bass
Graham Costello Drums
Jack Cruttenden, David Kerr, Lauren MacDonald Percussion