Mambo Ska

Composed by
Natty Bo
Arranged by
Jock McKenzie
Price
£ 25.00 

Mambo Ska is a track written and performed by Natty Bo and recorded and performed by Ska Cubano, a London-based group which combined Ska and Cuban music with elements of other genres including, Son, Cumbia and Calypso

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  • 4 Trumpets
  • 1 Horn in F
  • 3 Trombones
  • 1 Euphonium (or Trombone)
  • 1 Tuba
  • 1 Drum Kit
  • All Alternative Brass Parts Included

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Description

The Band Ska Cubano was put together to create an alternative history of Cuban Ska music. In 2001, band founder Peter Scott and singer Natty Bo (Nathan Lerner) rehearsed and recorded Ska Cubano over a two-year period mainly with local musicians in Santiago de Cuba. Later in 2004, they formed a London based band fusing UK based Cuban and Caribbean musicians. Described as a “blast - a raucous, riotous, irresistible blast, high octane party and festival music of the first order". Having performed at major festivals worldwide including Glastonbury and WOMAD and in more than 30 countries, Ska Cubano stopped accepting touring requests in 2014. The track Bobine by Ska Cubano was used in the soundtrack of the first series of the American TV series Dexter and their song Soy Campesino was used extensively for adverts.

“This intriguing "water-borne" voyage runs the gamut from more classically-tinged interpretations to straight-ahead and improvised jazz. Along that journey we are treated to a highly inspired and masterfully presented performance.”

Nicholas F. Mondello
Allaboutjazz.com

“This is a wonderfully charismatic disc with playing of the highest quality. I cannot recommend it highly enough.”

David Bremner
The Mouthpiece

“The CD is just fabulous. The ensemble playing is fantastic; the tightness of the ensemble is amazing; the balance and dynamics are just brilliant.”

Philip Biggs
The Brass Herald

“The arrangements all sound fresh, and the playing is beyond reproach.”

Dr. Gavin Dixon
Classical CD Reviews

“All cleverly arranged and beautifully played, with excellent sonics.”

John Sunier
Audiophile Audition

“One of the finest brass ensemble recordings that has ever come my way.”

Rodney Newton
Composer, arranger and music journalist
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