Chembo Corniel & Andrea Brachfeld - Beyond Standards (2006)

Latin Jazz-This music would be better described as Jazz Latin since we really focused on the jazz standards. Then we added many Afro-Cuban as well as Puerto Rican rhythms to each song. This is a great introduction to this style of music.

Andrea Brachfeld has released many cds touching on a wealth of traditional flute styles in the Latin tradition. She is well known in many New York circles for her wealth of experience and cultural knowledge and awareness. She has touched on many projects involving progressive approaches to ensemble playing and Beyond Standards serves as one such accomplishment.

Teamed up with master percussionist Wilson "Chembo" Corniel, this duo of excitement will leave lasting impressions in your mind and ear. Joined with Andrea and Chembo are a line up of NY's most sought after personel such as Hilton Ruiz and Steve Turre just to name a few. The rhythm section sustains it\'s energy with the most worthy drummer for the late Ray Barretto , Vince Cherico.

Personnel: Andrea Brachfeld, Wilson "Chembo" Corniel, Jr. (flute, piccolo, zambona, piano); Steve Turre (trombone); Hilton Ruiz (piano).