Con El Permiso De Bola

Cespedes, Francisco & Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Warner Brothers (Latin)
World | Feb 2007

Reviews

Decca
Reviewed 2007-03-06
Sexy, sophisticated Latin jazz. Cespedes (a Cuban-born, Mexican-based singer) & Rubalcaba (Grammy-winning Cuban pianist) are joined by a solid quintet for a tribute to “Bola de Nieve” (he was sort of a Cuban Nat “King” Cole). It’s filin music – slow, emotional, romantic, and expertly delivered by this warm, slightly husky voice and an experience band with some tasty solos. Wonderful!

1. Slow, romantic, lush. Slightly sad, so lovely.
*2. A dishy late-night slow dance. Sensual, serious, delicious.
3. A relaxed and lazy love song w/great violin solo.
4. More midtempo w/light vocals & nice work from all.
*5. Starts dramatic, a romantic, mid/downtempo sleepy jazz dance.
6. Slow, delicate vocals. Gentle piano. Beautiful.
*7. Lightly swaying downtempo love song. Good guitar work.
8. Slow, old-fashioned love song with a classic filin sound.
9. Pour some wine, grab your snuggle bunny, and slow dance. Sigh…
*10. Slow intro, a warm & sweet sound. Fun vocalese.
11. Nice blend of piano & vocals. Yum.
12. A more contemporary sound. Slow/mid jazz.
13. Nicely relaxed and warm “duet” w/Bola de Nieve.

Recent airplay

Vete De Mi
At the Cafe BohemianApr 28, 2009
Vete De Mi
Whatevers cleverMay 09, 2007
Ausencia
At the Cafe BohemianMay 08, 2007
Drume Negrita
The Cipher ShowApr 15, 2007
Si Me Pudieras Querer
No Cover, No MinimumApr 06, 2007
Drume Negrita
At the Cafe BohemianApr 03, 2007

Charting

2007-03-11 — 2007-05-13 Reggae/World
Week EndingAirplays
May 13 2
Apr 22 1
Apr 8 2
Mar 25 1
Mar 18 1

Track listing

1. Adios Felicidad
2. Vete De Mi
3. Ay Amor
4. La Flor De La Banela
5. No Dejes Que Te Olvide
6. Alma Mia
7. Drume Negrita
8. Tu Me Has De Querer
9. No Puedo Ser Feliz
10. Ausencia
11. Si Me Pudieras Querer
12. Bola De Nieve
13. Drume Negrita