Oskar Cartaya: My Music, My Friends, My Time (2004)

Rudy Mangual, Latin Beat, June/July 2004

"As far as I’m concerned, this is one of the best Latin jazz recordings of the year."

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my music – Starting with the clavé as the foundation of everything the music springs out of a lifetime of traveling the world playing, recording and creating music in a myriad of situations with an amazing blend of musicians who became -

my friends – The album is exciting and alive because of the contributions of the many brilliant musicians who gave generously of their talents including Alex Acuña, Claudia Acuña, Bobby Allende, Justo Almario, Eguie Castrillo, Luis Conte, Tito De Gracia, Alfredo De La Fe, Sheila E., Eddie Palmieri, Humberto Ramirez, Otmaro Ruiz, Michito Sanchez, Dave Valentin, Arturo Velasco, Kirk Whalum and many, many more. All who joined on the journey knew it was -

my time – It wasn’t ten years or even five years ago but now is the time. After twenty years of collaborating, composing, being the musical director, arranging etc. etc. for so many of his friends and peers now is the time for Oskar to come out front with his own vision. The results are fresh, original, and often astonishing.--Amazon

My Music, My Friends, My Time

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