"Bembon" is the closing chapter in pianist Omar Sosa's trilogy of ensemble works that began with "Free Roots" and "Spirit Of The Roots". The whole represents a never-heard-before presentation bonding traditional Cuban sounds with Latin jazz, rap and African elements. One critic found enthusiastic justification for describing Sosa as "the year 2000 mix between Thelonius Monk and a youthful Eddie Palmieri".
In the ins and outs of Afro-American vernacular, "bembon" is a designation for someone with full lips. The pianist makes intentional use of this term to symbolize the common African roots of black music and culture on the American continents. Recorded primarily in Quito, the album picks up on musical themes from Ecuador, the "Lucumi Tradition" from Cuba and US hip-hop. In combining these elements, Omar Sosa also incorporates a string quartet for the first time, a nuance that complements his present quintet. Among the musical guests sitting in on the production are Cuban master percussionists Orestes Vilato and Pancho Quinto, as well as Ecuadorian legend Papa Roncon.
In addition to the US original track listings, the digipack version from SKIP Records also includes an exclusive French radio remix!
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