Authentic Latin Instrumentals critique

[niallyboy]

Regarding a listing for authentic Latin instrumentals in all Latin styles (samba, salsa, mambo, etc.), reviewer #352 describes my submission, Picante, thusly:

"Good smooth Latin feel, with an interesting and lyrical arrangement. The listing is looking for Latin styled music that is much more authentic and traditional in style and performance, rather than the modern electric Jazz production of this track."

My good sir or madame, there is not a single electric instrument on this track. It is comprised only of upright bass, grand piano, drums, congas, and saxophone-- all authentic instruments, played by real players.

Amigos, check it out on my TAXI page, please.

Perplexed,

[jonnybutter]

What an excellent track! It's very well played and recorded. It's not traditional though. I think the reviewer erred mentioning 'electric' but otherwise, the comment makes sense. It's jazz with latin influence -even Latin Jazz. Well done!

[niallyboy]

True, Jonny--

The mere presence of a solo horn infers jazz, especially during the improv. That said, jazz has had an integral influence in Latin music, especially in Cuban and Brazilian music for the past 60 years, so that tends to blur the concept of what is traditional.

Thanks for the listen,

[Salty]

Okay- sorry Niall that I missed this until now.

here's my thoughts:
The reviewer is likely correct that they were looking for more 'traditional' latin stuff- but 2 things I think are incorrect-
1 being as you pointed out- this has zero electric elements in it.
2 I would not consider this track 'modern', in that it has all the same elements we consider traditional latin jazz- and is not veering off in another direction- its right down the pike so to speak. I'm saying this in relation to what we would both consider 'modern'.

I actually think many do not understand the difference between what Jazz musicians play as a Bossa or Samba and when we play things involving Salsa or the Clave