Track Listing

1. Guachi Guaro (Soul Sauce) - Chick Corea, Pete Escovedo, Eddie Resto, Dave Samuels, Poncho Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval
2. Night in Tunisia - The Latin Jazz All Stars Big Band, Claudio Roditi, Arturo Sandoval
3. Ran Kan Kan/Oye Como Va - Tito Puente
4. Ican - Ed Calle, Avishai Cohen, Chick Corea, Pete Escovedo, , Poncho Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval, Steve Turre
5. Wigwam - Jeff Ballard, Avishai Cohen, Chick Corea, Steve Davis, Tim Garland, Horacio "El Negro" Hern�ndez, The Latin Jazz All Stars Big Band, Steve Wilson
6. Ven Morena - Oscar D'Le�n, Pete Escovedo, The Latin Jazz All Stars Big Band, Poncho Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval, Nestor Torres, Steve Turre, Dave Valentin
7. Poncho con Su Tambor - Poncho Sanchez
8. B�same Mama - Oscar D'Le�n, Pete Escovedo, The Latin Jazz All Stars Big Band, Poncho Sanchez, Arturo Sandoval, Dave Valentin, Ray Vega
9. Mis Abuelos - Chick Corea, Horacio "El Negro" Hern�ndez, The Latin Jazz All Stars Big Band, Leo Quintero, Arturo Sandoval
10. Theme from I Love Lucy - Ed Calle, Chick Corea, Claudio Roditi, Robert Rodriguez, Dave Samuels, Arturo Sandoval, Steve Turre, Dave Valentin, Dave Valentine

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51559 in Music
• Released on: 2000-09-26
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .25 pounds

Amazon.com
As if to remind anyone who's forgotten his roots, Chick Corea re-connects here with his past, when he was pianist for Willie Bobo and Cal Tjader in the 1960s, and a catalyst for Brazilian fusion in the 1970s. Playing a Fender Rhodes piano throughout this 10-song live session, Corea reminds one more of Latin jazz master Clare Fischer than the adventurous soloist who always keeps his music on the edge. With Arturo Sandoval on Mongo Santamaria's "Beseme Mama," Corea recalls his days with Return to Forever.

The disc opens with all the pots boiling on "Soul Sauce" and "A Night in Tunisia," two standards by Dizzy Gillespie, the godfather of Latin jazz. Corea, Sandoval, Poncho Sanchez, and former Spyro Gyra vibes player David Samuels are all featured with fiery solos, with Sandoval trading high-flying riffs with fellow trumpeter Claudio Roditi on the latter tune. A tribute to Tito Puente, who was originally a part of this jam before falling ill, Jam Miami features two former members of his group, flutist Dave Valentin and trumpeter Ray Vega, as well as Escovedo, who, with Puente's death, may be the leading timbalero in Latin jazz. The theme from "I Love Lucy" and Corea's own "Wigwam," featuring members of his band Origin, are among the sparkling highlights of these long, solo-rich numbers. And smoke from the smoldering percussion riffs probably will linger in the South Florida night for ages. --Mark A. Ruffin

Customer Reviews

These cats on fire. . .
This album is something really special- these artists play together like they were brothers, and in a way, they are. They dedicate the music to Tito Puente (who was very ill at the time of the concert). They music is entirely soulful and heartfelt. Everyone plays "Tunisia," but this version is really something to behold. Chick's playing on Sandoval's "Mis Abuelos" is perfectly mathed with Sandoval's horn. Claudio Roditi explodes with vitality, Poncho Sanchez is ON. This concert album is recorded with studio quality. If you like any of these cats, this album is definite.

Brilliant!
I bought this CD over three months ago and I have yet to get tired of listening to it. The gathering of such talent performing live on one CD is a real treat. Arturo Sandoval, Poncho Sanchez, Pete Escovedo, Chick Corea (which is rare to see him on latin Jazz album), Dave Valentin, Nestor Torres, Hilton Ruiz, and Jeff Ballard on drums (who is simply awesome). This CD packed with these notable musicians is really special. If you're into serious latin Jazz, then this is a must have.

Jam Miami Absolutely Amazing
This cd is a must buy for all Latin Jazz fans. Arturo Sandoval's solo in "A Night In Tunisia" is awesome. All of the songs on this cd a very good. It is hard to find a cd with every song very good.