A set recorded 20 years into the history of this great Venezuelan group – but one that still shows them very much at the top of their game – working in a style that mixes salsa with more contemporary rhythms from their nearby scenes – often moving at a clip that's even faster than some of the Colombian cumbia records of the period! The group sport a twin team of reed players – saxophonists Berto Tavero and Dwight Arroyo, both of whom stick tight next to each other as they dip and turn in the grooves – and vocals are from Aneudi Diaz, Javish Victoria, and pianist Chucky Acosta, who also handles arrangements. Titles include "Volvere", "Con El Palito En La Mano", "Son De La Loma", "El Que No Llora No Ama", "Hasta Aqui Te Trajo El Rio", "La Llorona Loca", and "Nuestro Amor Se Esta Muriendo". CD

A Havana Swing, but by a Venezuelan group of the 90s – one who do a great job of bringing in plenty of warmer salsa modes to the set! The music does a great job of combining traditional percussion with some jazzier touches on alto and tenor sax – often used in tandem with these soaring passages that dip and turn nicely next to the keyboards – which are handled by Julio Font, who also does arrangements and directs the group! Victor Romero is the leader, and delivers well-crafted vocals throughout – on titles that include "Termometro De Amor", "Soy Guajiro", "Que Manera De Quererte", "Se Fue", "El Breve Espacio", and a cool Latin remake of "Baby I Love Your Way". CD