Description
A kingpin player of Miami's Cuban music scene, Ray Fernandez, brought together
his 'court' for this sensational Afro-Cuban funk triumph. Largely a family affair, the
album features his wife, two sons and a range of other talented musicians
including Rickey Washington on saxophone, father of the contemporary jazz
maestro Kamasi Washington. Originally released in 1973 on Manuel J. Mato 's
iconic and collectible Sound Triangle Records, Ray & His Court is a dose of Miami
heat fuelled by a Cuban fre, taking in salsa, soul, funk, calypsoand Afro-Cuban
rhythms.
A kaleidoscopic album that draws infuence from a range of different genres and
scenes blended together in true Ray Fernandez style. Side A, showcases an array
of traditional Latin workouts including the addictive enticing opener 'La Senorita
Lola' and the pulsating 'Lo Sabia' with its punchy horns and Ray's wonderful,
quirky bubbling organ groove. The tantalising 'Venimos Acabando' and bouncing
organ stabs of 'El Alacran' are two further tickets to get a dancefoor vibing.
The B-side then steps things up, slipping a hit of heavy-weight Miami funk into
the mix. Take the DJ favourite 'Cookie Crumbs' with its fery bassline, tripped-out
voiceovers and breakbeat drums. Or the amazing, memorable and truly unique
funk instrumental 'Soul Freedom' with some mighty fne bass clarinet work
courtesy of Gary Gottfried . Also featured is a seductive organ- led Cuban funk
rework of Bobby Hebb's 'Sunny'(are there any bad versions of this song?), with a
sumptuous female vocal that combine to serve up a seductive take us this muchloved classic.
'Ray And His Court' is a brilliant blend of Afro-Cuban gems and Miami funk heat
from an infuential group on Miami's Latin music scene. A majestic and magnetic
classic where every track is a surefre winner.
Tracks: La Senorita Lola / Lo Sabia / Venimos Acabando / El Alacran / La
Pena Pa'Goza / Cookie Crumbs / De Eso Nada Monada / Sunny / Soul Freedom
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