Johannes Linstead
Cafe Tropical
The Story
"Cafe Tropical" is an ocean breeze on a sun-filled day, or a night dance beneath a starlit sky. The sixth album by award winning guitarist Johannes Linstead, "Cafe Tropical" features musicians from around the world - including Cuba, Venezuela, and Greece, bringing a taste of the tropics to your ears! Linstead, principally playing Spanish guitar (plus keyboards and assorted percussion with contributions from many other instrumentalists) is an agile guitarist and melodically inspred composer who tones down flamenco's most incendiary tendencies just enough to create memorable melodies suitable for repeated listening.
The Music
| 04:04 | Cien Fuegos | Instrumental |
| 03:39 | Cafe Tropical | Instrumental |
| 03:25 | The Streets Of Old San Juan | Instrumental |
| 04:19 | Spanish Town | Instrumental |
| 04:46 | Tides Of Eden | Instrumental |
| 04:00 | Ole Ole Ola | Instrumental |
| 05:13 | Suave | Instrumental |
| 05:07 | El Zocolo | Instrumental |
| 04:29 | Santeria | Instrumental |
| 04:26 | Chica Chica | Instrumental |
| 03:57 | Para La Habana | Instrumental |
The Artists
| Johannes Linstead | Guitar, Keyboards, Djembe, Palmas, Shakers, Percussive Effects, Production, Mixing, Engineering, Arrangements, Graphic Design |
| Alex Godinez | Bongos, Congas, Timbales |
| Frank Marcos Aular | Bass |
| Osvaldo Rodriguez | Violin, Vocals |
| Anastacios Bigas | Drums, Cymbals, Congas, Engineering |
| Marcus Chonsky | Congas, Bell Shaker, Cowbell |
| Eddie Patton | Rhythm Guitar |
| Hilario Duran | Piano |
| Hari Pal | Tabla |
| Sina Khosravi | Doumbek |
| Alexis Baro | Trumpet |
| George Daly | Mastering |
| Maria Bell | Photography, Graphic Design |
| Recorded and mixed at The Temple.
Some drums and cymbals recorded at the Fonic Factory. Mastered at American Mastering Labs, Mill Valley, CA. |
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