Metrotang
DJ El Chino, Solar Latin Club, Cali, Colombia
on "Lizzie's Lounge"
"The fascinating and tasty La Banda Ramirez returns, to the delight of music lovers and dancers alike.... Global Function, the piece that opens the recording, is an exquisite piece of Latin Jazz with an introduction by Carly Maldonado on the congas, as well as a special guest appearance by Colombian pianist Hector Martignon on the Fender. Likewise, Michael O'Brien takes part here in his eloquent bass solo and Carolyn Steinberg Ramirez in an exquisite performance on the flute..."
Cultural Arts Committee of Bound Brook, NJ: Metrotang are true artists, very professional and sensational. It was a great pleasure, and we hope to have them again at next year's Riverfest. If you want to impress your guests, you must hire Metrotang, amazing talent."
Hal Galper says of Chacho's Metrotang CD:
"Lights Out, by percussionist Chacho Ramirez’s quintet Metrotang, pulsates with the heartbeat of urban Latin music. Combining salsa and jazz with his Cuban roots, Chacho has created a contemporary sound that expresses today’s cultural milieu. Whether for listening, dancing or partying, this CD should be in everyone’s collection."
Richie Vitale, Trumpeter
"One of the things that makes this band so delightful and unique from others is that it's a conglomeration of many musicians and styles. Look at the song authors and contributors to this recording: Bill Jacobs, Chacho Ramirez, Lenny Azzarello, Jack Glottman, Michael O’Brien, Carly Maldonado, Hector Martignon, and Carolyn Steinberg. It is an amalgamation of varied flavors and spices, and like a well-seasoned paella, its success is due to all the different ingredients added in just the right proportion and cooked to the correct temperature."
Luis Hidalgo, The Latin Jazz and Salsa Show “Absolutely one of the best Latin jazz and Salsa bands I’ve heard...You are an inspiration to the music community.”
Flower Mart Chairperson
"Metrotang added that WOW factor to Flower Mart. The South African Embassy was delighted with their music, the Bishop and Dean of Washington Cathedral were as well. And the audience were stopped in their tracks. Great group, great sound. We cannot thank them enough!”
Dave Darlington, Bass Hit Studios
"I hope the Lizzie's Lounge album gets the recognition it deserves."
Sarah Jane Cion:
“Chacho Ramirez’s CD “Lights Out” impresses in every way – from the grooving bass lines to the fantastically interwoven rhythms and exciting solos. Recorded sonically with the utmost clarity, even after repeated listening I couldn’t get enough of this recording. There is magic around every corner in this sparkling tapestry. Don’t miss this CD – it will not disappoint."
Cynthia McWhirter on "Lizzie's Lounge"
"This album is very, very sophisticated. You are an amazing ensemble. I think you should enter it for a Grammy award.
It blew me away."
Michel Deront, Filao Films
“I don't know how to thank you for bringing so much joy and such a beautiful sound in my playlist.”
Marco Maimeri e Nicola Gaeta, JAZZ Magazine
Lights Out CD is a captivating 'back to the future,' to the very roots of jazz and blues, afro and Latin, salsa and funk. A contemporary-urban music that thrives on frequent, sudden changes of tempo and influences such as Santana's Latin-rock, Weather Report's jazz-rock and ethno-free Coltrane...a sound that, starting from the street, has the strength to be heard with a powerful thrill at all latitudes. Music that is easy to listen to, not easy to play, designed to excite.
Scott Yanow on "Cuban Butterflies"
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"Throughout Cuban Butterflies, La Banda Ramirez balances the Afro-Cuban rhythms with consistently strong jazz soloing. The music, while always danceable, also rewards close listening and the result is a set of performances that are both accessible and creative. Cuban Butterflies is easily recommended."
El Chino, Solar Latin Club
"Cuban Butterflies, the title track, from the pen of Bill Jacobs, infects us with beautiful harmonies and a forward march, highlighting the performances of Carolyn Steinberg Ramírez in a masterful flute solo, supported, towards the conclusion, by one by Chacho Ramírez on the congas...unmistakable style of La Banda Ramírez highlighting the epic solo of Jack Glottman on piano and a devilish one by Chacho Ramírez on drums...
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