''Machaca'' is an album by American composer-arranger/keyboadist

Clare Fischer Douglas Clare Fischer (October 22, 1928 – January 26, 2012) was an American keyboardist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. After graduating from Michigan State University (from which, five decades later, he would receive an honorary doctorat ...

, the second to feature his Latin jazz combo, Salsa Picante. Recorded on May 16 and 17, 1979, it was released in 1980 on the German label, MPS, and in the U.S. the following year on the

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label.

Reception

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'' jazz critic

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awarded the album 3 and a half stars, citing the blend of "light rock, Brazilian and miscellaneous Latin," and further noting that:

The leader's organ and other keyboard work and Rick Zunigar's guitar have some striking moments, and a team of percussionists stir up a storm, though the rhythmic excesses become tiresome on the title number. "Novios" is charming, with a suave beat and Gary Foster on flute. "African Flutes" makes intriguing use of two bass recorders, played by Fischer and Foster.

Track listing

All selections composed by Clare Fischer except where noted. Side One # "African Flutes" – 8:08 # "Gaviota" – 6:14 # "Suddenly" – 5:18 # "Clavo" – 3:13 Side Two # "Machaca" - 9:39 # "Cositas" (David Troncoso) – 3:25 # "Novios" – 2:40 # "Gentle Breeze" – 6:45

Personnel

– e-piano, Yamaha EX-42 organ *Rick Zunigar – guitar *David Troncoso – el. bass * Gary Foster – flute, soprano sax, bass recorder *Aaron Ballesteros – drums *

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– tambora, drums, timbales, percussion, bongos *

Poncho Sanchez Poncho Sánchez (born Ildefonso Sanchez, October 30, 1951) is an American ''conguero'' (conga player), Latin jazz band leader, and salsa singer. In 2000, he and his ensemble won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album for their work on the ...

– conga, bongos, campana *Hector "Buckey" Andrade – percussion, campana (bell), quinto, bongos, timbales

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Machaca 1981 albums Albums arranged by Clare Fischer Clare Fischer albums Latin jazz albums by American artists MPS Records albums Discovery Records albums Albums recorded at Capitol Studios