Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet - Bien Bien (Patois Records, 2009)

The music with clave that began with Machito’s “Tanga,” and George Russell’s “Cubana-Be Cubana-Bop” has come a long way. With clave in his soul, trombonist Wayne Wallace proves yet again on his record Bien Bien! that the cheer of the music is truly infectious. Wallace is rare among musicians who can “swing” as well as he can “clave.” He has that and all kinds of shuffle rhythms and backbeats bubbling under the skin. This is why he can produce such glorious music even with just a few notes on his ‘bone and this record is full of it. 2010 Grammy Nominee for Best Latin Jazz Album!

Personnel: Wayne Wallace: trombone, vocals; Murray Low: piano, vocals; Mike Spiro: percussion, vocals; David Belove: bass, vocals; Paul van Wageningen: trap drums, vocals.

Special Guests: Julian Priester: trombone (1st solo – 4, 1st solo – 7); Dave Martell: trombone (2nd solo – 4, snd solo on duet – 7); Kenny Washington: English lead vocals (2); Orlando Torriente: Spanish lead vocals (2); David Chaidez: background vocals (2); Alexa Weber Morales: background vocals (2); Karen Aczon: background vocals (2); Sakai: background vocals (2); Jody Noble: background vocals (2); Sheryl Lynn Thomas: background vocals (2); Ron Stallings: background vocals (2). Link