Strunz/Farah "Jungle Guitars"

Strunz/Farah "Jungle Guitars"

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Strunz/Farah
Jungle Guitars
The Story
"Jungle Guitars" is a colorful compilation of pieces inspired by the neotropical rainforests and landscapes gathered from Strunz & Farah's previous releases featuring world-class musicians and a new track, "Aracari". It "Jungle Guitars" includes hits like "El Jaguar" and the high speed, hyper-verdant "Selva". The roster of musicians is like a Who's Who through Strunz & Farah's catalog - Charlie Bisharat (violin), Eliseo Borrero, Guillermo Guzman, Rene Camacho (bass), Joey de Leon, Juanito "Long John" Oliva, Luis Conte, Ramon Yslas (percussion), Luis Manuela (guira), Luis Perez Ixoneztli (Pre-Columbian percussion, winds, and vocals), Paul Tchounga, Jimmy Branly (drums) and Alberto Salas (synth pads).
The Music
05:40 Aracari Instrumental
04:39 Bribri Instrumental
05:15 Tierra Mojada Instrumental
04:25 Caracol Instrumental
05:55 Anaconda Instrumental
06:42 Amazonas Instrumental
05:17 Vela Al Viento Instrumental
04:53 El Jaguar Instrumental
05:10 Canto Al Sol Vocal
05:28 Campera Instrumental
05:39 Selva Instrumental
05:17 Zona Torrida Instrumental
The Artists
Jorge Strunz Spanish Guitar, Charango, Dumbec, Synth Pads, Guitar Synth Pads, Guitar Pads, Birds, Production
Ardeshir Farah Spanish Guitar, Production
Eliseo Borrero Bass, Acoustic Bass
Joey De Leon Latin Percussion, Bongos, Congas, Bells, Shakers, Guiro
Rene Camacho Bass
Jimmy Branly Drums
Alberto Salas Synth Pads
Luis Conte Congas, Hand Percussion, Tambora, Timbales
Ramon Yslas Cajon, Cymbals
Guillermo Guzman Bass
Juanito Oliva Congas, Bongos, Timbales, Okonkolo, Afrocuban Percussion
Paul Tchounga Drums
Luis Perez Ixoneztli Pre-Columbian Percussion, Pre-Columbian Winds, Vocals
Luis Manuela Guira
Ibrahim Parreno Keyboards
Charlie Bisharat Violin, Synthesizer Pads
Kathlyn Powell Production Consulting, Cover Illustration, Graphics, Photography
Kris Solem Remastering
Additional musical contributions by the Amphibian Orchestra and Coro Playa Bruja (background Vocals).

Remastered at Future Disc in March, 2005.