My Island

Malkiel, Rafi
Self-Release
Jazz | Jul 2007

Reviews

Decca
Reviewed 2007-09-01
(Pronounced: mal-key-EL) An Israeli-born Latin trombonist, now based in NY. It’s solid Latin jazz backed by a sassy/brassy band that’s heavy on the horns. A mix of instrumental & vocal tracks and standards and original compositions.

1. Upbeat, energetic Afro-Cuban dance w/some good solos.
*2. Muted intro, stylish downtempo Ellington classic. Retro coolness.
*3. Bouncy, bright fandango w/tripping melody.
4. A slow, lyrical bolero w/vocals.
5. Starts slow then picks up, w/bouncy clarinet. Sorta wiggly.
6. Slow and sweet Hoagy Charmichael classic given a Latin flair.
*7. Slow intro then a bright, upbeat dance w/vocals. Fun.
8. Slow 1:25 intro, can lead right into #9.
*9. Continuation of 8, a total party song. Brass, beats, energy.
10. Another short. Solo horns, slow & simple. Almost chamber-like.
11. Only :48. Tambourine percussion, can lead right into #12.
*12. Sweet & bright Brazilian choro w/a hint of swing.
*13. Slow, solo horn into then a hip, upbeat Cuban jam.

Recent airplay

Blue Bomba: Bomba, Blue Bomba: Blue
No Cover, No MinimumOct 05, 2007
Danza Magica
At the Cafe BohemianOct 02, 2007
Blue Bomba: Bomba, Blue Bomba: Blue
No Cover, No MinimumSep 14, 2007
Danza Magica
No Cover, No MinimumSep 07, 2007

Charting

2007-09-02 — 2007-11-04 Jazz
Week EndingAirplays
Oct 7 3
Sep 16 2
Sep 9 1

Track listing

1. Gozambique
2. Black And Tan Fantasy
3. Danza Magica
4. Los Tres Juanes
5. Nature Boy
6. Stardust
7. Coballende
8. Blue Bomba: Blue
9. Blue Bomba: Bomba
10. Fuga, Fuga, Fuga
11. Ze Hu Ze
12. Choro For Anat
13. Guajira Con Trombon