Special includes the CDs Infinite Journey and Agradecido. Get both CD's for a special price of $20. That's $5 off the regular price of both at CDBaby. Following are descriptions of each CD:
Infinite Journey is an EP release of David Ray's earliest recordings that first put him on the map as a premier Latin guitarist and mandolinist. The songs, written in a period spanning over 50 years, include modern arrangements of traditional Venezuelan, Cuban and Brazilian songs, and songs by jazz greats Chick Corea, Bola Sete and Mel Martin. The music features Ray's mandolin and guitar artistry with guest artist Darrol Anger on violin, Vince Littleton on drums and Mike Sugar on bass.
Agradecido is Ray's latest release, a beautiful mix of Brazilian, Venezuelan and Latin Jazz that showcases Ray's mandolin and guitar artistry with solid, intricate band rhythms. The music includes modern arrangements of Brazilian Chôro, Samba, Bossa, Basque, and Latin Jazz, featuring Ray's unique mandolin style. Mixed with these are songs of Venezuelan folklore arranged by Ray on classical guitar, joined by very special guest Venezuelan musicians. The music has a truly vibrant sound that has been captivating international audiences since it release.
David Ray on guitar and mandolin, with Tom Edwards, Steven Strauss, Jackeline Rago, Saul Sierra, Vince Littleton, Mike Sugar, Brian Rice, Ron Galen and Helen Holt.
"Ray skillfully blends Latin melodic structure with modern rhythmic influences, brilliantly blending in modern jazz drumming behind staccato, angular Brazilian-scented melodic lines. David Ray is an exciting, thoughtful player who brings great craft and insight to his music... He immediately steps into the foremost ranks of jazz and Latin-based mandolinists."
-- Mandolin Magazine
"David [has a] well-studied mastery of South American musical territory... a romantic's ear for melody... with aggressive and passionate picking."
-- The Monterrey Coast Weekly
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.jonive.com/Track List:
1. La Fiesta (Infinite Journey CD)
2. Canta Cubana (Infinite Journey CD)
3. Epilogue (Infinite Journey CD)
4. Rhythm Man (Infinite Journey CD)
5. Let Go/Lonely Gaucho (Infinite Journey CD)
6. Sentimiento en el RÃo Apure (Infinite Journey CD)
7. O Ôvo (Agradecido CD)
8. Como Llora Una Estrella (Agradecido CD)
9. Misturada (Agradecido CD)
10. Carnaval Llanero (Agradecido CD)
11. Lamentos (Agradecido CD)
12. André de Sapato Novo (Agradecido CD)
13. Assanhado (Agradecido CD)
14. Manha de Carnaval (Agradecido CD)
15. Euzkadi (Agradecido CD)
16. Receita de Samba (Agradecido CD)
17. Sentimiento en el RÃo Apure (Agradecido CD)
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