Bobby Matos
Few genres traverse as much rich, multifarious tradition and trans-hemispheric history as Afro Cuban jazz. In this vivified realm, Bobby Matos is the arguable king of percussion; within his intuitive beats and exuberant scores there lurks a wildly sophisticated analytical aesthetic, one that expertly synthesizes a global cacophony of region sounds, with an amazingly effortless verve, a silky-smooth vibe, and the prowess of a gifted musical alchemist. Matos plumbs deep into the roots of Afro Cuban sound but he also reaches for its outermost branches, where he meticulously plucks perfectly-ripe rhythms from rumba, salsa, Mozambique, bomba, plena, yambu, bop, and soul. His scores function as beautifully inspired collisions of artful design and utilitarian,... Read More
- City Of Origin:
- New York City, New York, United States
- Genre:
- World, Jazz, Latin Jazz
- Birthdate:
- 07/24/1941
