New York City based ensemble AfroMantra is a proof that a new generation of musicians has taken Latin jazz into the 21st century.

AfroMantra "Alignment" among the top 100 independent recordings of the past few decades.


AfroMantra
Uplifting Spirit
© 2006 AfroMantra

Exciting latest release from the groundbreaking NYC-based group AfroMantra, led by drummer/composer Alex Garcia.

Editor's Pick:
Nice new Latin jazz release led by percussionist Alex Garcia, who also penned several of the tracks. Tight, cohesive playing. I especially liked Shlomi Cohen's sax on the disjointed and funky "Take Out," and the below the radar intensity of Garcia's "Transparencies." Descarga.com

Afromantra Alignment

Song titles include:
- Afromantra (Prologue)
- Wherever The Need Is Greatest
- Blues Cha
- Take Out
- Transparencias
- Secret Love
- Eastern Spice
- Obsesion
- We Apologize For The Inconvenience
- Afromantra (Finale)
Musicians include:
- Shlomi Cohen: Tenor saxophone, tracks 2,3,4,5,7, and 9
- Guy David: Trumpet,flugelhorn, tracks 2,3,4,5,7,8.9
- Lori Cotler: Vocals, track 5,
- Enrique Haneine: Piano
- Toshi Someya: Fretless bass
- Aryam Vazquez: Congas, percussion
- Alex Garcia: Drums, percussion

Artist: Afromantra
CD: Latin Jazz Ensemble
Home: NYC
Style: Afro-Cuban Jazz