01.Swinging Gia02.Bebé
03.Para Luego Es Tarde (Later Is Too Late)
04.Cuando Canta el Corazón (When the Heart Sings)
05.Niko's Dream
06.Samba de Ouro
07.Eugenology
08.Prelude + Sequence for You
09.Tú Mi Delirio
10.Not for Everybody.
Carlos Averhoff (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone)
Nestor Torres (flute)
Paquito D'Rivera (alto saxophone)
Mike Orta (piano, keyboards)
Nicky Orta (bass instrument)
Hector "Pocho" Neciosup (drums, congas, percussion); Juan "Wickly" Nogueras (congas).
Saxophonist Carlos Averhoff’s Jazz’ta Bueno reflects his new stateside home with commercially tinged jazz harmony and his homeland with authentic Cuban rhythms. There a laid back charm to the melodic cha cha cha “Swinging Gia,” as Averhoff spins smooth lines that complement the song’s feel. “Later Is Too Late” mixes a delicate danzon with a rougher jazz edge, eventually moving into a funky cha cha cha for Averhoff’s flute solo. Averhoff revisits Chucho Valdes with a skillful rendition of the Irakere classic “When The Heart Sings,” The flowing Brazilian groove on “Sambaduoro” serves as an inspiration to Averhoff, who playfully embellishes the melody and enthusiastically improvises. Chords and melodies move through “Eugenology” with a bebop flair, adding a traditional Cubop sound to the album. Averhoff shows an intimate knowledge of the Cuban bolero “Delirio,” espousing emotionally charged lines with a thoughtful improvisation. Averhoff plays upon his past and present here, making a strong statement as a solo artist.
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