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Jazz made in Colombia in MP3 format

"Macumbia". (3347 Kb) Musicians : Francisco Zumaque (Composer & Orchestra conductor),Juan Vicente Zambrano (Keyboards), Antonio Arnedo (Sax), Satoshi Takeishi (Drums), Lisandro Zapata (Bass), Gustavo Garcia (Trombone), Orlando Riaza (Percussion), Luis Pacheco (Congas), Edward Helpbain (Trompet), Mauro Feri (Trompet). Description : This is one of the most beautiful compositions made by Francisco Zumaque, combining the lenguage of Jazz with Colombia's Cumbia. The fragment is nearly 4 minutes long and is available here without the formal consent of maestro Zumaque. We're trying to get in contact with him to get his authorization and post the complete piece !

Improvisacion. (1048 Kb) Musicians : Armando Manrique (Piano). Description : This is a short, free improvisation played by Manrique, while the members of his band were tuning their instruments. It was recorded one night at Bogota's "Jazz bar" in 1983 and it's one of the very few available recordings made by the great colombian pianist.

"Autumn leaves". (1199 Kb) Musicians : Javier Aguilera(Drums), Juan Vicente Zambrano (Keyboards), Armando Escobar (Bass). Description : This is a hot fragment of the standard "Autumn Leaves", recorded by Aguilera and his trio at Bogota's "Jazz bar" in 1983.

"Watermelon Man". (1509 Kb) Musicians : Joe Madrid (Piano) Description : This is the complete version of Herbie Hancock's classic, played by Joe Madrid at the end of his concert during the 1999 "Jazz al Parque" Festival in Bogota.

"La Chiva". (1575 Kb) Musicians : Antonio Arnedo (Sax),Javier Colina (Bass), Satoshi Takeishi (Drums) Description : "La Chiva" is one of the most beautiful and spirited compositions created by Arnedo. This fragment was recorded during his concert at the 1999 "Jazz al Parque" Festival in Bogota.