Reunited Live At Dizzy’s Club
RodBros, 2023
8/10
Listen to Reunited Live At Dizzy’s Club
To celebrate the 20 years that have passed since Rob and Mike Rodriguez recorded their debut, this new album recorded live at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club in November 2022 brings us 7 originals of their worldly flavor.
“Gitmo’s Groove” starts the listen with Robert’s playful keys and Adam Cruz’s fluent drumming illuminating the many grooves, and “Guayaquil” follows with Ricky Rodriquez’s skilled bass matching Mike’s soulful and engaging trumpet playing.
Further along, “Descargation” is quite animated and showcases Anthony Almonte’s lively percussion with plenty of Latin nods, while “Love Samba” is indeed romantic and embraces traditional jazz bouts via the intricate rhythm section and luminous horn. The final track, “Minor Things”, then recruits globally adventurous rhythm and dynamic interaction between the quintet for an exit you can’t help but admire.
A set that doesn’t shy away from Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and Latin folkloric moments, the brothers pack much spirit, soul and intelligence into the listen.
Travels well with: Doug Beavers- Luna; Javier Nero Jazz Orchestra- Kemet (The Black Land)