Simpatico

• Artist: Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project
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• Release Date: November 16, 2006
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Get ready for the real deal, folks. Trumpeter Brian Lynch has moved up in the world, with the release of Simpatico by the Brian Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project, and yes, they're billed in that order. The lineup is stellar, with virtually every notable name in New York Latin jazz included. Robert Ameen, Edsel Gomez, Donald Harrison, Conrad Herwig, Giovanni Hidalgo, Boris Koslov, Dafnis Prieto, and Yosvany Terry make for quite an ensemble. As could be expected, the arrangements are among the smartest and hippest around. Small wonder considering the bandleaders. Lynch and Palmieri are arguably each the most important Latin jazz voices of their respective generations, thanks in no small part to their writing and arranging abilities. Recorded for the artists owned Artist Share label, the production is crisp and artful. Sonically, Simpatico is probably the finest work that Lynch has to his credit. The record sounds full and punchy, yet plenty warm and vibrant. There's a good deal of stylistic variety, which keeps the group out of the Latin jazz-mambo rut. The tunes breathe, and the exchanges between players are interesting, fresh and constant. Simpatico could easily be the most important record Latin jazz audiences experience this year. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
The Palimeri Effect	Brian Lynch	Brian Lynch	(7:53)
Que Sería la Vida	Brian Lynch, Lila Downs	Brian Lynch	(5:25)
Guajira Dubois	Brian Lynch	Brian Lynch	(8:51)
Jazz Impromptu	Brian Lynch	Brian Lynch	(6:03)
Páginas de Mujer	Eddie Palmieri	Eddie Palmieri, Brian Lynch	(8:39)
Slippery	Brian Lynch	Brian Lynch	(8:18)
Jazzucar	Brian Lynch, Eddie Palmieri	Brian Lynch	(8:24)
Tema Para Marissa	Eddie Palmieri, Brian Lynch	Brian Lynch	(6:15)
Freehands	Eddie Palmieri, Brian Lynch	Brian Lynch	(6:50)

Credits

Pedro Rodriguez (Conga), Edsel Gomez (Organ), Conrad Herwig (Trombone), Edsel Gomez (Piano), Tom Dambly (Digital Editing), Ted Panken (Liner Notes), Tom Dambly (Photography), Donald Harrison (Sax (Alto)), Reuben Rodriguez (Bass), Joe Fiedler (Trombone), Eddie Palmieri (Piano), Christian Ericson (Design), Phil Woods (Sax (Alto)), Brian Lynch (Mixing), Dafnis Prieto (Drums), Tom Carr (Mastering), Dave Darlington (Mixing), Adam Rogers (Guitar (Acoustic)), Nick Ruechel (Liner Notes), Nick Ruechel (Photography), Brian Lynch (Producer), Lila Downs (Voices), Eddie Palmieri (Liner Notes), Robert Ameen (Drums), Gregory Tardy (Clarinet), Brian Lynch (Liner Notes), Gregory Tardy (Sax (Tenor)), Brian Lynch (Trumpet), Yosvany Terry (Sax (Alto)), Mario Rivera (Sax (Baritone)), Tom Dambly (Mixing Assistant), Brian Lynch (Musical Direction), Tom Dambly (Liner Notes), Giovanni Hidalgo (Conga), Brian Lynch (Arranger), Tom Dambly (Assistant Producer), Dave Darlington (Engineer), Boris Kozlov (Bass (Acoustic))