Don Baaska
PERFUME DE GARDENIA--From Puerto Rico with Love vol 3
© 2005 Don Baaska & Elvira Scavelli (634479173653)
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More romantic instrumental renditions of Puerto Rican standards by pianist Don Baaska & his trio
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albums you will love
- DON BAASKA: To Jobim With Love
- DON BAASKA: Recordando El Dorado Beach
- FORECAST: Some Kind of Weather
- BAASKA & SCAVELLI: Some Other Time
- BAASKA & SCAVELLI: Happy Hour
- DON BAASKA: In a Mist
- DON BAASKA: Don Baaska plays Sylvia Rexach
- DON BAASKA: Don Baaska plays Rafael Hernandez
- BAASKA & SCAVELLI: Live at the Westin Rio Mar Beach
- DON BAASKA: Cocktails for Two
- DON BAASKA: Neptune's Treasure
- JACK WARREN: JACK WARREN STEEL BAND from Puerto Rico
- BAASKA & SCAVELLI: BAASKA & SCAVELLI live at Palmas
- DON BAASKA: MI VIEJO SAN JUAN--From Puerto Rico with Love vol 2
- BAASKA & SCAVELLI: Get off the Ground
- DON BAASKA: From Puerto Rico with Love
- SOUNDS OF THE RAINFOREST: Serenade of the Coquis
- BAASKA & SCAVELLI: Planet of the seven moons
- DON BAASKA: Anegada
- DON BAASKA: The Colonel
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According to a survey conducted in Europe in 2004, Puerto Rico is the happiest country in the world. This was discussed by local callers to a talk show on radio WOSO and there was some disagreement. It seems that the electricity, water and telephone service periodically disappear for no apparent reason, the traffic tapons are frustrating and pot holes break axles while politicians argue about trifles. All I know is that when I visit NYC every thing appears black and white. California is a land of pastels. But when the plane lands in San Juan I clap along with the other returning residents and the world suddenly comes alive in glorious full technicolor and surround sound and I'm glad to be back. On this CD as on "From Puerto Rico with Love" vol 1 and vol 2 the music of Puerto Rican composers has been interpreted the way we used to play it in night clubs and hotel lounges in the 50's and 60's. Included are 2 originals and my arrangement of Mozart's "Rondo a la Turk" as a merengue. I don't really konw if I qualify as a Puerto Rican composer although I have lived here for over 40 years. I speak Spanish with my neighbors but still have a gringo accent. Puerto Rico has been very kind to me and I am grateful. I have never had to resort to a day job and have lived well while playing music. I hope you enjoy these nostalgic Puerto Rican favorites from a a more elegant era.
Don Baaska