Radical Jewish Culture
Roberto Rodriguez :  El Danzon de Moises
Cat. # 7158
Released Jan 2002
cd time - 44:31
US Price $16.00
 
The dynamic Latin percussionist for Joe Jackson, Marc Ribot’s Postizos and a variety of other groups here excavates the fascinating world of Cuba’s little-known Jewish community. Roberto’s firsthand experience with both Cuban and Jewish traditions (performing at Havana Synagogues in the 1970s, and exposure to the Radical Jewish Culture Revolution in New York’s downtown community of the 1990s,) have resulted in a brilliant recording blending the two into a seamless new music. Featuring an all-star lineup, El Danzon de Moises is a CD that will make you think, make you laugh and make you dance.
 
 
Personnel:
Peter Apfelbaum: Soprano Sax
Matt Darriau: Trompeta China, Clarinete
Mark Feldman: Violin
Susie Ibarra: Percussion
Brad Jones: Bajo
David Krakauer: Clarinete
Ted Reichman: Acordeon
Roberto Juan Rodriguez: Percussion
Roberto Luis Rodriguez: Trompeta
Marcus Rojas: Bombardino, Tuba
Jane Scarpantoni: Cello
Craig Taborn: Piano