Submitted by Al Kanovsky 05/16/14
...2 days after my 82 birthday in
December 2013. Ed Bell (WLRN 91.3FM) returned me there yesterday afternoon at the
stations TV studio. The vehicle was a band called PALO. The word 'Palo' has
several meanings and usages in the Spanish language from mundane to profane.
This afternoon the meaning was crystal clear. "Great sounding band". On alto,
sitting in for Dr. Ed Calle was Sr. Arturo Arango. The reason for the title is
that he deserves it. Don't tell Ed, but I didn't miss him. At the timbales was
an old friend Raymer Olande. From Havana, Philbert Armenteros on congas. At the
keyboard, the only gringo, Steve Roitstein. Standing center stage, a muy
hermosa cubana (very pretty Cuban chick) Leslie Cartaya handled the vocals.
Even during the warm-up the band had me dancing in my seat. Rhythm upon rhythm
upon rhythm upon rhythm.
The sound is todays Urban/Latin.
JAZZ-funk-Carribean-salsa-guaguancoa--all of it making all those in the audience
shake them shoulders. The tunes start out simply enough but build to frenetic
enthusiasm. I don't understand Spanish that well so can't give you all the
titles. I do know one song was about food. Another was about people who are
cheap or skinflints. It was made obvious when they used the universal sign to
indicate people with penury habits. You bend your arm and slap your elbow. In
Italy you bend your arm and slap your palm into the crook. The meanings are
somewhat different.
Philbert took a turn at the mic that turned into a trio with
Raymer joining in with Leslie. Prior to the performance I spoke with Ted
Grossman the guy who has the NightTrain radio show at WLRN. Joining in was Dan
Serro. Dan is an interesting guy. Poet, JAZZophile and record COLLECTOR. The
reason for the capitals is that his collection sonsists of 76,000 LPs. I am 82
years old. I would have had to buy 3 records every day of my life from birth on.
Best note of all is that there 11,000 classical and 5,000 he hasn't listened to
yet. I think Dan is somewhere around my age --- Good Luck!!! Going to FIU North
Campus tonight. Joe Doanto, Wendy Pederson, Jim Gasior, possible guest
appearance by Maria Rivas. Dr. Jules Oaklander will be there.
Al's Disclaimer:
A short note: The reason I write this is because I love music and words. I do not book acts. I do not promote acts. I do not accept invitations to review artists. I go to venues of my own choice. When and where is not influenced by anything other than who I would like to hear that night or day. If I don't like what I hear, I won't write about it. When I like it I let you all know. I never mention a name without asking permission. "Pardon me, Miss. Would you like to dance?"
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