I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Under A Lavender Sky, by Ermelinda Cuellar and it's really smooth. Opening with classic Latin jazz track, Poinciana adapted from a Cuban folk song by Simon and Bernier. Presented with clear vocals by Ermelinda Cuellar on vocal and surrounded by rhythm by Anthony Caceres on bass, and Marlon Simon on percussion and featuring a strong guitar solo by Greg Petito, this is a solid opener. Mucenca Rota is a rich Peruvian ballad written by the Quinteras and Cuellar really digs deep emotive presentation. Featuring Darrell Lavigne on piano, Jerre Jackson on drums and Deborah Ungar on accordion, this is a nice entry to the set. Johnny Mercer's classic, Midnight Sun is another top track with super lead vocal by Cuellar. Lavigne on piano, Jackson n piano, Andre Hayward with a soulful trombone solo, Petito on guitar, and Caceres on bass really give the track nice balance. Horace Silver's classic, Song For My Father really shines with a Latin beat and features an excellent guitar breakout by Petito over Sam Dinkins III and Marlon Simon on percussion and Hayward really rips on trombone. Very nice. Wrapping the release is another Johnny Mercer track, Sol De Medianoche with rich Latin feeling. Cuellar featured on vocal of course, backed by Jackson on trumpet, Jackson on drums, Lavigne on piano, Caceres on bass, Petito on piano, and really nice additions by Hayward on trombone and Horace Alexander Young on sax make this an excellent closer.
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