Submitted by Al Kanovsky 11/11/14
...when there's a pitcher of Sangria made with a Spanish Rioja
and alongside are several bottles of fine rums, all 8 years or more
old. Add a beautiful hostess, Luz Marina Salazar, her boyfriend Mike
Orta, his Mom and a roomful of Latin musicians and now it's not only a party - it's a celebration. This one a Bon Voyage to Luz's opera star aunt Ms. Zorayda
Salazar who had been here to star in an operatic event and would be leaving
today for her home in Switzerland. I would be treated to performances by famed
musicians including Zoryada, pianist Roberto Lozano, guitarists Ricardo Ayala
& Gabriel Cifuentes, his wife Sandra Eichler added some vocals, 'Kike'
Umana at the piano, Carlos Verdecia singing a couple of tunes and a delightful
violin and vocal performance by Joha Giraldo. With Lozano at the keyboard Luz
sang "Como Fue".
My pal Carlo was there and couldn't resist trying to
help Luz sing a song. She needed no help but he does.
"Besame
Mucho" became Zorayda's first song followed by "Angelito
Negroes". A duet with Luz is a tango rhythmed "A Media Luz". The
opera star sings a Puccini aria and the beauty of both her voice and the melody
brought a tear to this tough??? guys eyes. It wasn't JAZZ. It wasn't BLUES. It
was live music, played and sung by musicians who love what they do and love
every note they play. Mike played the piano for Luz to sing a love song to him.
There ain't nothin' in the world like LOVE!!!!
An aside about Latins, in general, and time. I had asked Luz
about arrival time for the party. 7, 7:30. I arrived at 7:35. the first
one there. The next guest to arrive came in about 8:10. Some others at 8:25.
It's one thing to get them to arrive on time it is totally another thing
getting them to go home. I finally was able to break it up when I asked 3 of
the female guests to accompany me home----------was there something wrong with
that?????.
I asked Carlos. He said it sounded fine to him and could he come
along.
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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