CD RELEASE: CUMBIA Y MAS

GREG RIBOT'S hot new CD - "Cumbia Y Mas" is now available!

compelling rhythms

Greg Ribot -Tenor Sax/Bari Sax/ Clarinet/Flute/Siku (Andean Panpipes)
Composer & Arranger-Greg Ribot's distinctive musical vision transcends easy categorization. Following the critically acclaimed "The International Conspiracy" and "El Flete de Mi Canto", "Greg Ribot-Cumbia y Mas" will be his third.
Greg can also be heard on Sean Lennon's "Into the Sun", "Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos" and "Shoestring Symphonettes". Greg has been a bandleader for all of his adult life.

Francisco "Pancho" Navarro -Guitar
His masterful playing is illuminated by an encyclopedic knowledge of popular, folkloric, and classical music of Latin America.
Francisco is from Mendoza Argentina, and lived in Chile and Mexico before coming to New York. In Mexico he worked with many major Mariachi groups, and won first guitarist at Mexico's Festival Ranchero de la Cancion for three consecutive years.His playing can be heard on the soundtracks of "Mambo Kings" , "Flawless", and "Frida" as well as numerous recordings, including "Bamboleo" with Celia Cruz, & Willie Colon, "Guasasa" with Johnny Pacheco, and "WEA Carobe Tito Nieves En Otra Onda".

Andy Eulau -Bass
Andy contributed many useful suggestions regarding form and harmony. He has a great melodic sense, and when it comes to carrying the groove, more than pulls his weight.
Andy has worked with , Ray Barretto, Gene Bertoncini, the BMI Jazz Orchestra, Kevin Norton, Bobby Sanabria, Syotos, the Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, and others. He can be heard on numerous recordings, including three by Anthony Braxton.

Vince Cherico -Drums/Percussion
With his deep knowledge of Afro Cuban as well as North and South American traditions, Vince is a master at delineating form, while using unique colors to individuate each composition. His ideas on all musical elements were essential. Some of the musicians that Vince has performed and recorded with include: Ray Barretto, Angela Bofill, Ray Bryant, Kenny Burrell, The Caribbean Jazz Project, Paquito D'Rivera, Brian Lynch, James Moody, Tito Puente, Hilton Ruiz, Dave Samuels, Don Sickler, Mongo Santamaria, Dave Valentin, and Ray Vega.

Recording Engineer:

Nicholas Prout-Recording Engineer-With his discerning ear and clear
perspective, Nick's artistry went well beyond the technical, to become
an integral part of the creative process.

Andrew Saroff, Nic Hard, Rich Lamb-Ass't Engineers All of these assistant engineers were more than excellent. In particular, Andrew Saroff went above and beyond the call of duty in too many ways to list here.

Guest Artists

Bill Ware-Vibraphone on "Picaresca Pandilla"-This vibes wizard has worked with some of the top names in Jazz and popular music, including Steely Dan, Groove Collective, Jazz Passengers, and many more.

Guest Artists: Marc Ribot-Twelve String Guitar on "Reflexion", Electric Guitar on "Picaresca Pandilla"-Among the most versatile and influential guitarists anywhere, Marc has worked with the Lounge Lizards, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, and countless others, as well as leading his own band "Los Cubanos Postizos".

Thanks to Bob, Jan, Matt, and the rest of the crew at RPM for creating the relaxed atmosphere so necessary for creativity to flourish.

Recorded in New York at RPM Studio / Additional tracks recorded at World Studio