Matices de la Música, by Hector Aponte

Matices de la Música

by Hector Aponte

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1.	Espuma Blanca 05:51	buy track
2.	Lamento del Musico 06:40	buy track
3.	Antes de Todo 03:14	buy track
4.	Como Pase el Tiempo 05:56	buy track
5.	El Cha Cha No Se Olivda 04:01	buy track
6.	Fatalidades 05:59	buy track
7.	Piel de Risa 05:52	buy track
8.	Winners (Theme from Maurie) 04:41	buy track

about

”Matices de Musica" marks the second solo recording for vocalist Hector Aponte.

With this new release, produced and directed by 2019 Grammy® winning producer Doug Beavers, Aponte wanted to focus more on the many different colors of his vocal, whether it be utilized within a full salsa big band (“Espuma Blanca”) or a simmering bolero of his own writing (“Antes de Todo”).

Hector Aponte, who has sung with latin luminaries such as Mongo Santamaria and Eddie Palmieri over the course of his 40 years in the music business, takes this opportunity to display the full breath of his vocal ability, nimbly negotiating soneos on the Tito Rodriguez-influenced “Como Pasa del Tiempo” and boldly showcasing his vocal on the signature theme of “Winners” for icon Frank Sinatra, with whom his father studied.

Arrangers Javier Fernandez, Ray Santos, and Doug Beavers take the “Matices” (hues) concept a step further by each contributing their signature arranging styles to the album. Beavers, who arranged five from this set, mentions:

“We really wanted Hector to shine on this one while taking some creative risks, such as the bold french horn and brass intro of “Fatalidades” and the sweeping orchestration of the new arrangement of “Winners”, here performed as a bolero.”

Matices de Musica finds Hector firmly taking a step forward in his artistic concept. On this well-crafted set of original music, you’ll find that there’s something for all tastemakers of fine afro-caribbean music and salsa.

credits

released March 26, 2019

Produced by DOUG BEAVERS
Recorded September 2014 & March 2015
at Water Music, Hoboken, NJ
Vocals recorded by GUIDO DIAZ
Mixed and Mastered by GUIDO DIAZ at
Skylight Recording, Union NJ

Design by JHONATHAN GONZÁLEZ SANDOVAL

Collective Personnel

Hector Aponte, vocals
Doug Beavers, trombone, musical direction

Marco Bermudez - vocals & coro
Jorge Maldonado - vocals & coro
Cita Rodriguez - vocals & coro
Jennifer Friedman - coro

Todd Bashore - alto sax
Al Acosta - alto sax
Ivan Renta - tenor sax, soprano sax (6)
Javier Olivencia - bari sax
Mitch Frohman - bari sax
Raul Agraz - lead trumpet
John Walsh - trumpet
Nick Marchione - trumpet
Manuel “Maneco” Ruiz - trumpet
Jennifer Wharton - bass trombone
Eric Davis - french horn
Vincent Chancey - french horn
George Delgado - congas, bongos
Luisito Quintero - timbales
Daniel Antonetti - timbales
Roman Lajara
Axel Tosca - piano
Cesar Orosco - piano
Maximo Rodriguez - bass

Melissa Tong, Monica Davis, Nelly Rocha, Yumi Oshima, - strings