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Dave Valentin - Come Fly With Me CD


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Dave Valentin has for many years sat on the fusion fence. Incorporating elements of smooth jazz, Latin influences, and modern jazz sensibilities has made him a hard man to peg. Come Fly with Me is a standout among his discography, as one of very few straight down the middle Latin jazz records. Without a funk groove or samba in sight, the play list is predominantly Afro-Cuban, with a little New York thrown in for fun. Fueled by a deadly rhythm section including Robert Ameen on drums, Milton Cardona and the blistering Richie Flores on percussion, young gun Luquez Curtis on bass, and longtime cohort Bill O'Connell on piano, this record has both guts and grace to spare. Trombonist/arranger Papo Vasquez is also featured on a few tracks. The group's groove is deep, and the solos are inspired. There are occasional moments of "ooh, that didn't work too well," which is surprising considering the experienced cast of characters involved. That said, Valentin's innate sense of taste and melody shine through clear as day. He has made quite a few very enjoyable records, and Come Fly with Me may be the most enjoyable yet. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez

Liner Note Author: Ramsey Lewis.

Recording information: Knopp Music, River Edge, NJ.

Arrangers: Papo Vazquez; Bill O'Connell .

Personnel: Dave Valentin (flute); Dave Valentin; Chris Barretto (tenor saxophone); Luquez Cutris (acoustic bass); Papo Vazquez (trombone); Bill O'Connell (piano); Robby Ameen (drums); Milton Cardona, Richie Flores (percussion).

Audio Mixer: Eddy Marrero.

JazzTimes (p.78) - "Valentin's ebullient personality and spirited flute technique shine in this breezy Latin-jazz set, which is presented with class and verve."

Come Fly With Me Music

List Price	$16.98 (You save $2.09)
Category	Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Jazz Instrument, Latin, Flute
Label	Highnote Records, Inc.
Orig Year	2006
All Time Product Rank	150,825
CD Universe Part number	7280230
Catalog number	7160
Discs	1
Release Date	Sep 26, 2006
Studio/Live	Studio
Mono/Stereo	Stereo
Producer	Dave Valentin; Dave Valentin
Engineer	Eddy Marrero; Eddy Marrero
Personnel	Dave Valentin - flute Richie Flores - percussion Milton Cardona Robby Ameen - drums Bill O'Connell - piano Angel "Papo" Vasquez - trombone Chris Barretto - tenor saxophone Luquez Cutris - acoustic bass

Dave Valentin - Come Fly With Me Songs

	Trk	Song
	1	Come Fly With Me
	2	Twinkle Toes
	3	Enciendido
	4	Mind Games
	5	If You Could See Me Now
	6	Easy Street
	7	Tu Panuelo
	8	House of the Sun
	9	Song for My Brothers

Come Fly With Me Music Review

Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

5 stars One of the better current CD's for jazz flute.
This one is worth picking up. A fresh approach to jazz flute with a Latin flair. Nothing super special, but still a very listenable CD. The strongest cut is Easy Street.
Submitted by garyfcarangelo (Eatontown, NJ, USA)
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5 stars Dave's best record ever
I haven't heard a better Latin Jazz record in a very long time, perhaps Dave's best record and there are no Opps on this record, everything sounds masterful.
Submitted by eddymarrero1 (new york)
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