Bobby Enriquez Discography of CDs

Bobby Enriquez CD discography Bobby Enriquez was a technically gifted pianist who could play very explosive versions of standards. On this excellent set with bassist Abraham Laboriel, drummer Alex Acuna and percussionist Poncho Sanchez, Enriquez brings a lot of personality and witty ideas to such tunes as "This Masquerade," "Billie's Bounce," "Senor Blues" and "Cherokee." An excellent example of Enriquez's talents. ~ Scott Yanow Personnel includes: Bobby Enriquez (piano); Alex Acuna (drums).

Bobby Enriquez albums The second of two albums taken from a 1982 Japanese tour features pianist Bobby Enriquez (joined by bassist Isoo Fukui and drummer Shinji Mori) attacking seven jazz standards and even Barry Manilow's "Could It Be Magic." Enriquez always played with passion and aggression, and his high-powered versions of "Jeannine," "Confirmation" and "Scrapple from the Apple" are among this exciting set's highlights. ~ Scott Yanow

Bobby Enriquez music CDs Much more exuberant than the prototype fusion dates this label churns out religiously. ~ Ron Wynn Personnel: Bobby Enriquez (piano); Alex Acuña (drums). Recording information: Concerts By The Sea, CA (1985).

Bobby Enriquez discography Bobby Enriquez earned his nickname of the "Wildman" due to his remarkable technique on the piano, his hyper style, and his tendency to toss in lots of crazy song quotes. For this later effort, Enriquez is teamed with bassist Ray Brown and drummer Al Foster for a set of mostly standards including such oddball items as "Blue Hawaii" and the "Pink Panther Theme." He starts out with two reasonably mellow numbers, really takes off during "Groovin' High," and never lets up until he cools down a bit with the closing "Misty." This cat ...

Bobby Enriquez songs Bobby "The Wild Man" Enriquez's lone effort for the Portrait label continues in the same exciting vein as his GNP/Crescendo sets. With bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Al Foster successfully holding on, the exuberant pianist turns eight jazz standards inside out and takes "Classical Gas" as an unaccompanied solo. Highlights of the typically high-powered Enriquez date include "All Blues," "Bye Bye Blackbird," Thelonious Monk's ...

Bobby Enriquez CD discography Although not as explosive as the title suggests, some strong piano work by Bobby Enriquez in an early-'80s quartet session. The material is divided between originals and standards like "Sweet Georgia Brown" and bop anthems like "Confirmation." Drummer Alex Acuna and Poncho Sanchez on congas provide solid Afro-Latin backgrounds and interact smoothly with star fusion bassist Abe Laboriel. ~ Ron Wynn

The tapes for this long-lost set were discovered by altoist Richie Cole in his garage 25 years after they were recorded. Featured is one of Cole's finest groups, a quintet that included guitarist Bruce Forman and pianist Bobby Enriquez. Enriquez's hyper style, crazy wit, and impressive technique resulted in Cole nicknaming him "the Wild Man." In fact, the pianist sometimes makes Cole almost seem ...

Originally released on Muse (5237, 5270, 5295, 5155, 5925 & 5119). Includes liner notes by Richie Cole, Herb Wong, Phil Woods & Leonard Feather. Digitally remastered by Gene Paul (DB Plus Digital Services, New York, New York). A single-disc recording that combines a Cole-Woods live setting, Side by Side, with a compilation of different studio and live dates from four of Cole's Muse LPs, this is ...