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Johnny Blas: Indestructible Spirit
by Chris M. Slawecki
"This album differs in style, it has more of a funky jazz beat with a twist of Latin, suggests Johnny Blas. Kind of a throwback to the '70s sound. Indestructible Spirit also represents rebirth for Latin percussionist Blas, who leads a brand new band and even performs on saxophone.
Oaklands Mambo opens the set up bright and tight, a nicely loping Latin instrumental groove with trombones and other horns blowing like a blast furnace, while percussion drives the ...
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