Manhattan Vibes by Christos Rafalides & Manhattan Vibes featuring Randy Brecker
"One thing is certain: Manhattan Vibes is a supremely cool percussion-oriented band that appears to both young and mature audiences. They are performing a style of music that is very contemporary with international influences that blend together without ever losing the element of dance and groove." – Village Voice
Tracklist
| 1. | Flamingo Strut | 4:53 |
| 2. | 6:17 | |
| 3. | La Esencia Del Guanganco | 5:13 |
| 4. | Fool On the Hill | 5:48 |
| 5. | C.R.@.S.H. | 5:18 |
| 6. | Tango Fantasy in C | 4:57 |
| 7. | Caravan | 5:37 |
| 8. | Estate | 9:52 |
| 9. | All the Things You Are | 4:44 |
| 10. | Sweet | 2:13 |
Credits
released February 26, 2002
Christos Rafalides, vibraphone
Randy Brecker, trumpet
John Benitez, bass
Steve Hass, drums
Vinny Valentino, guitar
Mary Wormworth, vocals
Luisito Quintero, percussion
Christos Rafalides, vibraphone
Randy Brecker, trumpet
John Benitez, bass
Steve Hass, drums
Vinny Valentino, guitar
Mary Wormworth, vocals
Luisito Quintero, percussion
License
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Christos' band “Manhattan Vibes” has appeared at many of NYCs cutting edge venues including the Blue Note, the Jazz Standard, Smoke Jazz Club and Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola. Recent highlights include performances with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis, a US tour with the Charles Mingus "Epitaph" Band, recordings with vocalists Chaka Khan, Christy Baron, Jovanotti, Dimitra Galani.