Sammy Figueroa – Searching for a Memory
A true gem, “Searching for a Memory,” is a musical journey by Maestro Sammy Figueroa in search of the memory of his father, the percussionist Charlie Figueroa, whom Sammy barely knew.
One of the best moments in this production is Sammy Figueroa’s performance of the Bolero “Busco tu Recuerdo,” which was popular in his father’s voice.
The masterful performances in the powerful voice of Aymée Nuviola in “Como Arrullo de Palmas”, “Madrigal”, “Culpa al Destino” and “El Último Suspiro” also stand out.
Accompanying Sammy; Ludwig Alfonso on drums, the virtuoso Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba and the great Puerto Rican bassist Ricardo Rodríguez.
Among the several excellent guests, the alto saxophone of the Puerto Rican Miguel Zenón stands out in the songs, “Como Arrullo de Palmas” and “Añoranzas”.
Music – 1: Como Arrullo de Palmas; 2: Tú Serás Mía; 3: Madrigal; 4: Busco tu Recuerdo 5: Busco Tu Recuerdo; 6: Plegaria De Amor; 7: Culpa Al Destino; 8: Añoranzas; 9: Margie; 10: El Último Suspiro; 11: No Llores Más.
Musicians – Sammy Figueroa: percussion and voice; Gonzalo Rubalcaba: piano; Aymée Nuvíola: voice [1, 3, 7, 10]; Ricardo Rodríguez: bass; Ludwig Afonso: drums; Felipe LaMoglia: tenor saxophone [1 – 6, 8, 10, 11]; Francisco Dimas: trumpet 1 – 6, 8, 10, 11]. Guests – Miguel Zenón: alto saxophone [1, 8]; John Daversa: trumpet [2]; Munir Hossn: guitar and percussion [9]; Magela Herrera: flute [9].
[Wilbert Sostre]
