''Flight to Freedom'' is an album by Cuban jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer

Arturo Sandoval Arturo Sandoval is a Cuban-American jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer. While living in his native Cuba, Sandoval was influenced by jazz musicians Charlie Parker, Clifford Brown, and Dizzy Gillespie. In 1977 he met Gillespie, who became his f ...

, first released on the GRP label in 1991.

Reception

The Allmusic review stated "On his American debut, Sandoval mostly performs boppish jazz (other than the dull "Marianela") with slight touches of rock and spiced with Latin percussion. The trumpeter shows restraint on the ballads (including a tasty "Body and Soul") and displays plenty of fire on the often-funky uptempo romps, not overdoing the effortless high notes. With the assistance of the high-powered tenor of

Ed Calle Ed Calle (born ''Eduardo J. Calle'') is a musician from Miami, Florida. He was born in Caracas, Venezuela. Calle plays the saxophones, flutes, clarinets, EWI, and keyboards, engineers projects, and performs vocals. He also composes and arrange ...

, the versatile guitarist Rene Luis Toledo, and a variety of talented sidemen (including guest Chick Corea on three songs), Arturo Sandoval's long overdue debut is well-rounded, exciting, and highlighted by a fast rendition of Dizzy Gillespie's "Tanga”.”

Track listing

All compositions by Arturo Sandoval except as indicated # "Flight to Freedom" (

Danilo Pérez Danilo Pérez (born December 29, 1965) is a Panamanian pianist, composer, educator, and a social activist. His music is a blend of Panamanian roots with elements of Latin American folk music, jazz, European impressionism, African, and other music ...

) # "Last Time I Saw You" ( Richard Eddy) # "Caribeno" # "Samba de Amore" ( Rene Luis Toledo) # "Psalm" ( Chick Corea) # "Rene's Song" ( Rene Luis Toledo) # "Body and Soul" ( Frank Eyton, Johnny Green,

Edward Heyman Edward Heyman (March 14, 1907October 16, 1981) was an American lyricist and producer, best known for his lyrics to " Body and Soul," "When I Fall in Love," and " For Sentimental Reasons." He also contributed to a number of songs for films. Biog ...

Robert Sour The name Robert is an ancient Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic "fame" and "bright" (''Hrōþiberhtaz''). Compare Old Dutch ''Robrecht'' and Old High German ''Hrodebert'' (a compound of '' Hruod'' ( non, Hróðr) "fame, glory, hono ...

) # "Tanga" ( Dizzy Gillespie) # "Caprichosos de la Habana" # "Marianela"

Personnel

* Backing Vocals –

(tracks: 3), Orlando Hernandez (tracks: 3), Rene Luis Toledo* (tracks: 3) * Bass – Anthony Jackson (tracks: 1, 2, 5), Nicky Orta* (tracks: 3, 4, 6 to 10) * Co-producer – Richard Eddy * Coordinator lbum– Julia Fuller * Cowbell – Arturo Sandoval (tracks: 3) * Drums – Dave Weckl (tracks: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 10), Orlando Hernandez (tracks: 3, 4, 6, 9) * Edited By igital– Joseph Doughney, Michael Landy * Electronic Wind Instrument WI– Ed Calle (tracks: 3, 10) * Engineer ssistant Mixing– David Amlen*, J.B. Chupick * Engineer ssistant Recording– Jackie Brown, Neil DiGnon * Executive-Producer –

Dave Grusin Robert David "Dave" Grusin (born June 26, 1934) is an American composer, arranger, producer, jazz pianist, and band leader. He has composed many scores for feature films and television, and has won numerous awards for his soundtrack and record w ...

, Larry Rosen * Flugelhorn – Arturo Sandoval (tracks: 4, 6, 7, 10) * Flute – Ed Calle (tracks: 4, 5) * Guitar – Rene Luis Toledo* (tracks: 3, 4, 6, to 9) * Lead Vocals – Arturo Sandoval (tracks: 3) * Liner Notes – Arturo Sandoval * Mastered By – Ted Jensen * Mixed By igitally– Carl Griffin, Richard Eddy * Percussion – Arturo Sandoval (tracks: 9), Long John* (tracks: 1 to 9) * Piano – Chick Corea (tracks: 1, 2, 5), Mike Orta* (tracks: 3, 4, 6 to 8) * Producer – Joel Dorn * Producer ssociate– Carl Griffin * Producer ost-Production– Joseph Doughney, Michael Landy * Recorded By – Gene Paul * Saxophone – Ed Calle (tracks: 1 to 3, 6, 8) * Strings – Alfred Brown (tracks: 4, 7, 10), Elliot Rosoff (tracks: 4, 7, 10), Eugene Moye (tracks: 4, 7, 10), Gene Orloff (tracks: 4, 7, 10), Harry Zaratzian (tracks: 4, 7, 10), Jesse Levy (tracks: 4, 7, 10),John Pintavelle* (tracks: 4, 7, 10), Matthew Raimondi (tracks: 4, 7, 10), Max Ellen (tracks: 4, 7, 10),Sanford Allen (tracks: 4, 7, 10) * Synthesizer – Arturo Sandoval (tracks: 8, 10), Danilo Perez (tracks: 1), Mike Orta* (tracks: 9), Richard Eddy (tracks: 2) * Tenor Saxophone – Ed Calle (tracks: 9) * Timbales – Arturo Sandoval (tracks: 3) * Trumpet – Arturo Sandoval (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 6, 8 to 10) * Vocals – Arturo Sandoval (tracks: 9), Ed Calle (tracks: 9), Joel Dorn (tracks: 9), Julia Fuller (tracks: 9),Mike Orta* (tracks: 9), Nicky Orta* (tracks: 9), Orlando Hernandez (tracks: 9), Pete King (4) (tracks: 9), Rene Luis Toledo* (tracks: 9)

References

{{Authority control Arturo Sandoval albums Afro-Cuban jazz albums 1991 albums