The first release, Chill Out Venezuela, was a multiple-genre collection of Venezuelan artists, produced by Los Amigos Invisibles. Initially, the album was released in the UK and Japan through Long Lost Brothers Records, although a year later Luaka Bop released the album in the US, resulting in another Latin Grammy nomination in the category of "Best Alternative Latin Album."Īfter ending their recording contract with Luaka Bop, Los Amigos Invisibles started their own label, Gozadera Records. 1, produced by "Little" Louie Vega of Masters at Work. Two years later and under the direction of famed producer Philip Steir, they released Arepa 3000: A Venezuelan Journey into Space, which received a Grammy nomination in the category of "Best Latin Alternative Album" and a Latin Grammy in the category of "Best Rock Album." Following the success of this release, the band relocated to New York City and began work on The Venezuelan Zinga Son, Vol. Shortly thereafter, they went into the studio to work on their sophomore record, The New Sound of the Venezuelan Gozadera, which was released in 1998. In 1996, David Byrne's Luaka Bop record label signed the group after discovering a CD they had planted in a New York City record store. Overheard In the Crowd: "That first band was really wow.In 1995, EMI released their debut album, A Typical and Autoctonal Venezuelan Dance Band, which was a huge success in their home country, enabling them to sell out clubs around Caracas for the next couple of years. The Crowd: Young Latinos, middle-aged Caucasians, senior-citizen African-Americans and everything in between. Personal Bias: Latino Alternative and badass horn playing all in one night? Yes please. The sounds fit perfectly with Houston's diversity, bringing two, three, maybe even four different crowds together for two brilliant performances and hours of musical delight. Whoever thought to put these two bands together hit on something fresh. Another set of girls hid on the side of the stage and joined on vocals with the band as they closed out with "Chuchi, Chuchi."Īftermath wonders why more shows don't have this kind of diversity. The audience danced and sang along with the Latin Grammy-winning band keeping the energy up all the way to the end. Their new album "Not So Commercial," hits stores on March 15. Los Amigos is well-known as a dance band and weaves an eclectic mix of funk, disco and psychedelic instrumentals around with traditional salsa and merengue beats. One female fan even got on the stage during that first song to show off her salsa dancing moves with lead singer Julio Briceño.ĭiscothèque never sounded so good. I was exhausted, and could have left the HOB right there and been completely satisfied."Īftermath ourselves wasn't sure the audience had enough in them to make it through another set, but when Los Amigos Invisibles opened with "Mentiras," the audience was quick to sing back the opening notes. "They came out with something to prove," said Los Amigos Invisibles fan Juan Hernandez. The unexpected highlights of the evening included a Latino spin on Cab Calloway's "Minnie the Moocher," the dueling guitar and trombone riffs, and the salsa-inspired "In the 6th." They had a big-band feel, with the baritone and tenor sax players dancing the typical dance that must be a requirement when you learn how to play the horns. Orleans Avenue's set was surprising in its diversity. A lesser musician would have passed out right there on the stage, but after a few drinks of water, Shorty was at it again. It was the first time Aftermath had witnessed anything like that, and convinced us his lungs are made steel. The only time he seemed to need a breather was after showing off his circular breathing skills by holding a note on his trumpet for three whole minutes. Since its release last April, their debut album Backatown has been at or near the top of Billboard's Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.Īndrews led the group with his solid trombone and trumpet skills - complete with eyes and cheeks bulging out like Louis Armstrong - or his own vocals for an entire hour. Trombone Shorty took the stage first with his band Orleans Avenue. We had no idea what would result from a mesh of Latino Alternative and SupaFunkRock contemporary jazz but we knew it was unique. When Aftermath first learned that Los Amigos Invisibles and Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews would be playing the same concert, we were a little confused. Los Amigos Invisibles, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
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