Harlem Hipshake [CD]

Harlem Hipshake sees the welcome return of The Bongolian AKA multi-instrumentalist and Big Boss Man front man Nasser Bouzida. This, the sixth album under The Bongolian moniker, follows the highly acclaimed Moog Maximus. Harlem Hipshake finds The Bongolian deeply immersed in his lifelong love for the music of the sixties New Yorks Latin Soul scene, particularly the music of Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria and Joe Bataan.  Principally a drummer, percussionist by trade, Nasser has once again delivered another set of heavy breaks and percussive grooves underpinning this brand-new collection of songs which he has written and produced. Whilst Nasser performs many of the instruments (as is usual with Bongolian albums) on the album, it also features a prominent use of additional UK musicians on brass duties. These include Terry Edwards (Trumpet, Trombone, Sax, Flute), Gareth James Bailey (Trombone) and Craig Crofton (Alto Sax), James Morton (Alto Sax), Andrew Ross (Tenor and Baritone sax) and Ralph Lamb (Trumpet).From the East Side to the West Side, get ready for the Harlem Hipshake. Quotes about previous album 'Moog Maximus': All I know is that it makes me want to dance" Craig Charles House Party (Radio 2)"That is sheer musicality" Cerys BBC 6 Music   "Terrific stuff, that is" Gary Crowley BBC London East Side 1. Give the Drummer Some 2. Harlem Hipshake 3. East Side Rumble 4. LSD Got A Hold on Me 5. Flatfoot Hustle 6. Soul Drums On 110th Street 7. Do You Like It Like That West Side 8. Manhattan Cornbread 9. El Beardo 10. West Side Stories 11. Mojito Time Baby 12. Tito's Pay Off 13. Swinging at Palm Gardens

• Format Detail: CD
• Format: CD
• Genre: Rock