Johannes Linstead "Cafe Tropical"

Johannes Linstead "Cafe Tropical"

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Johannes Linstead
Cafe Tropical
The Story
"Cafe Tropical" is an ocean breeze on a sun-filled day, or a night dance beneath a starlit sky. The sixth album by award winning guitarist Johannes Linstead, "Cafe Tropical" features musicians from around the world - including Cuba, Venezuela, and Greece, bringing a taste of the tropics to your ears! Linstead, principally playing Spanish guitar (plus keyboards and assorted percussion with contributions from many other instrumentalists) is an agile guitarist and melodically inspred composer who tones down flamenco's most incendiary tendencies just enough to create memorable melodies suitable for repeated listening.
The Music
04:04 Cien Fuegos Instrumental
03:39 Cafe Tropical Instrumental
03:25 The Streets Of Old San Juan Instrumental
04:19 Spanish Town Instrumental
04:46 Tides Of Eden Instrumental
04:00 Ole Ole Ola Instrumental
05:13 Suave Instrumental
05:07 El Zocolo Instrumental
04:29 Santeria Instrumental
04:26 Chica Chica Instrumental
03:57 Para La Habana Instrumental
The Artists
Johannes Linstead Guitar, Keyboards, Djembe, Palmas, Shakers, Percussive Effects, Production, Mixing, Engineering, Arrangements, Graphic Design
Alex Godinez Bongos, Congas, Timbales
Frank Marcos Aular Bass
Osvaldo Rodriguez Violin, Vocals
Anastacios Bigas Drums, Cymbals, Congas, Engineering
Marcus Chonsky Congas, Bell Shaker, Cowbell
Eddie Patton Rhythm Guitar
Hilario Duran Piano
Hari Pal Tabla
Sina Khosravi Doumbek
Alexis Baro Trumpet
George Daly Mastering
Maria Bell Photography, Graphic Design
Recorded and mixed at The Temple.

Some drums and cymbals recorded at the Fonic Factory.

Mastered at American Mastering Labs, Mill Valley, CA.