Machaca | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1979 – German release [1] 1980 – US release | |||
Recorded | May 16, 17, 1979[2] | |||
Studio | Capitol (Hollywood) | |||
Genre | Latin jazz | |||
Length | 45:22 [2] | |||
Label | MPS MPS 15 554 ST Trend/Discovery DS-835 | |||
Producer | Clare Fischer | |||
Clare Fischer chronology | ||||
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Machaca is an album by American composer-arranger/keyboadist Clare Fischer, the second to feature his Latin jazz combo, Salsa Picante.[a] Recorded on May 16 and 17, 1979, it was released in 1980 on the German label, MPS, and in the U.S. the following year on the Discovery label.
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Los Angeles Times | [3] |
Los Angeles Times jazz critic Leonard Feather awarded the album 3 and a half stars, citing the blend of "light rock, Brazilian and miscellaneous Latin," and further noting that:
The leader's organ and other keyboard work and Rick Zunigar's guitar have some striking moments, and a team of percussionists stir up a storm, though the rhythmic excesses become tiresome on the title number. "Novios" is charming, with a suave beat and Gary Foster on flute. "African Flutes" makes intriguing use of two bass recorders, played by Fischer and Foster.[3]
All selections composed by Clare Fischer except where noted.
Side One
Side Two