Ricardo Arjona 5to Piso CD

Singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona has been recognized as one of the more distinctive voice in the Latin pop scene (he won a Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album in 2006, and 2007's QUIEN DIJO AYER was nominated for a Latin Grammy). QUINTO PISO, released in 2008, demonstrates the continued evolution of Arjona's personal voice. While his arrangements sometimes resemble those of mainstream Latin pop releases, Arjona's themes go well beyond the Latin loverman stereotype to engage social issues and deeply felt personal narratives.

Arrangers: Fernando de Santiago; Lee Levin; Ricardo Arjona; Chris McDonald; Tommy Torres.

Personnel: Marco Antonio de Santiago (guitarron); Jorge "La Chiquis" Amaro (bajo sexto); Fernando de Santiago (vihuela); Connie Ellisor, Hugo Colula, Arturo González Viveros, Carolyn Bailey, Mary Kathryn Vanosdale, Carl Gorodetzky, Pamela Sixfin, Dave Rivera, Alan Umstead, David Angell, Catherine Umstead (violin); Kristin Wilkinson, Monisa Angell, Jonathan Dinklage (viola); Wolfram Koessel, Anthony LaMarchina, Rodrigo Duarte, Carole Rabinowitz-Neuen (cello); Cecilia Tenconi (flute); Jair Alcalá (accordion); Marcelo Nisinman (bandoneon); Doug Emery, Victor Patron, Matt Rollings (piano); Lee Levin, Armando Montiel (percussion).

Recording information: Antigua Estudios, Mexico; Cabanna St, Ver; Green Parrot Studios; House Of Therm, Los Angeles, CA; Jet Wash Studios; Legacy Studio; My Space Recordings; Picks & Hammers; Sound Emporium, Nashville, TN; The Red Door, Miami, FL; The Tiki Room; Wally World.

Billboard (p.77) - "The set traverses a sea of settings and emotions with elegance and an immediate sense of connection. Arjona is thoughtful in his arrangements..."