One More Once in Bloomington, MN

Michel Camilo
is a very powerful
Latin jazz
pianist who is quite capable of playing several rhythms at once. He emulates an orchestra even when playing solo, so it is not surprising that this outing with 21 other musicians in an impressive all-star band is intense and passionate.
Camilo
performs ten of his originals on this date including the
blues
"One More Once,"
an atmospheric
"Dreamlight,"
"Caribe,"
"Just Kidding"
and his "hit"
"Why Not."
Among the notables heard from are tenor saxophonist
Ralph Bowen
, altoist
Paquito d'Rivera
,
Chris Hunter
on soprano and alto, and trumpeter
Michael Mossman
, but
is the main star throughout. The catchy rhythms make the music accessible but the pianist never coasts or takes it easy, constantly challenging himself. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow