Charito with Manhattan Jazz Orchestra - Nica's Dream (2006)

Charito's dream come true with one of the world's greatest big bands, The Manhattan Jazz Orchestra with some of New York's top soloists. Famed for his heart penetrating arrangements David Matthews raises Charito to new levels on this very first MJO collaboration with a vocalist. The album features great, novel and fantastic swinging arrangements of famous songs by Duke Ellington, Stevie Wonder, Boyz 2 Men, Maroon 5.

With a special participation by great trumpet player Randy Brecker on 7 songs. Recorded on February 2006, New York.

Manhattan Jazz Orchestra
Formed in 1989, New York's top musicians led by genius arranger David Matthews joined together giving birth to "the world's strongest big band". Their debut album Moanin' was an exceptional record seller, Black Flame, Black---, Hey Duke were also big hits. The great sense and skill of arrangement together with the orchestra's thrilling and powerful play is bound to make any listener be filled with passion.