Sunday, March 25, 2007

Gilberto Puente - El Mejor Guitarista de Mexico (1992)

Caetano's international release of the day comes from a country with a great importance for Brazilian music, Mexico. Everybody had the chance to hear wonderful records of Brazilian artists recorded in Mexico and Mexico was also a temporary residence for renowned figures, such as Joao Gilberto, Carlos Lyra and others. This is the time to show an album recorded in Mexico by what is considered the best Mexican guitarist, let's see.

This is Gilberto Puente - El Mejor Guitarista de Mexico (1992), for RCA Victor. Gilberto Puente is active since the late 40's as member of several groups in Mexico, including the legendary Tres Reyes. In the 70's, Gilberto Puente started a successful solo career as guitarrist. El Mejor Guitarrista de Mexico was recorded as a trio and Gilberto Puente is accompanied by Ronnie Rios (drums) and Victor Pazos (bass). It is a surprisingly relaxed set and Gilberto Puente guitar swings. Tracks include:

01 - Samba de dos Notas
02 - Perdiendo La Cabeza
03 - Rondo a la Turca
04 - Llamame
05 - Mas que Nada
06 - Amor en Paz
07 - Guantanamera
08 - El Nino de las Naranjas
09 - Yesterday
10 - O Papagaio
11 - Llorare
12 - Gente