Dan Den
"The band closest to conventional salsa is Dan Den, conducted by pianist Juan Carlos Alfonso who became known in the '80's as arranger and composer for Orquesta Reve. Taking as a base pattern the work of the Colombian Grupo Niche, Juan Carlos gives predominance to trombones and combines them with the piano tradition in tumbaos established by Lili Martinez, Ruben Gonzalez and Peruchin." (Tropicana Internacional) |
The music:
Salsa en Ataré: La Chica De Nieve, El Que Lleva La
Lleva, Salsa En Ataré, ¿Y Lo Tuyo Qué?, Prisonero De Amor, Con La Verdad No Se Juega,
Nenito Barrio, Tremenda Expectativa, La Maquiavélica; 1998 "Juan Carlos is celebrating his own band's 10th anniversary with this smokin' release. Already at the top of the charts in Cuba." (Descarga.com) |
Candela 42852882 Available at Descarga.com |
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Mi Cuerpo: 1996 | Nueva Fania 106 Available at Descarga.com |
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Viejo Lazaro: 1993 | Qbadisc 9009 Available at Descarga.com |
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Dale al que no te dió: 1993 | Egrem 57 Available at Descarga.com |
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Amame con tu experiencia: 1992 | IM Discos 1052 Available at Descarga.com |
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Video | Grupo Dan Den - Concierto en Pabexpo | Cubavision Available at Descarga.com |
Musicians: Juan Carlos Alfonso (director, piano, keyboards), Jesusito Salas (vocals, coro), Puly Hernandez (vocals, coro), Michel Calva (vocals, coro), Luis F. Gomez (bass), Augusto Lage (congas), Ruben Perez (bongo), Yoyi Vinet (timbales, maracas), Pedro Guzman (trombone), William D. Pozo (trombone), Ricardo Fernandez (trombone) |
Links on Dan Den:
Juan Carlos Alfonso, interview
Dave Hucker meets Juan Carlos
Alfonso (march '98)
Eurosalsa - Juan C. Alfonso y su Dan Den,
magazine distributed from Germany
Oasis Salsero about their album 'Salsa en Ataré'
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