During the first of the lockdowns one of the more alleviating factors was watching livestreams by Wendy and hubby Pat on Facebook and YouTube. Invariably there were many Latin numbers played which ultimately evolved into this live set recorded at Chesterfield Jazz Club on Nov. 28 last year.
It's a cracker! Close your eyes and you're in Havana or Rio. It's pulsating in the way that only Latin rhythms can be. Updated Shearing, Tjader and Chucho Valdes and, of course, Jobim. In fact Jobim's son Paulo Jobim contributed His Smile which is definitely a chip off the old block!
Wendy has the Latin style off pat as indeed has Pat. All six players play as to the manner born with Wendy's vocals adding an additional piquancy.
Special mention of Roger Beaujolais on vibes - one of the UK's grandmasters.
Ten individual tracks that could almost be regarded as a suite in ten movements - a gem - Lance
Joe Beam; His Smile; Fairway Blues; Sambolero; Blues For Cos; Samba Do Soho; El Mar; Who Loves You?; Suburban Castaway; Papa Gata.
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