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Published by L.A. Jazz Scene | "Groove Tantra"

"Groove Tantra is a very likable septet that plays accessible and melodic music that grooves. The group is comprised of Loran Cox on flugelhorn and trumpet, keyboardist Abel Pabon, pianist Lawrence Ross, guitarist Michel Gonzalez, bassist Raymond Love, drummer Willie Sells, Jr, and Edwin Torres on Latin percussion. Tantra means to weave. The word fits the group’s sound since they weave together several different styles of music, with their brand of jazz also utilizing aspects of r&b and Latin music.

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Their recent eight-song collection is filled with strong melodies, consistently warm and concise trumpet/flugelhorn solos, colorful playing from keyboardist Pabon, and a tight but loose feel from the rhythm section. All but one of the songs is an original by Cox, three of which were co-written with Pabon.

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The opener, “Juégalo,” has the rhythm section establishing a Latin groove, Cox’s flugelhorn lead being a bit reminiscent of Chuck Mangione, and a joyful feeling being set. The ballad “Even Now,” which is worthy of Bob James, has a brief but effective tradeoff between keyboards and flugelhorn. “A Thousand Words” is a bit catchy and conversational in its relaxed phrasing.

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“Yo No Se Manana” is a nice soulful tune with warm flugelhorn and a very singable melody. “Free At Last” has a concise trumpet solo that works quite well in conveying the feeling of the piece. One of the most intriguing numbers on the set, “Always Know,” alternates between two different but complementary themes and gets a bit funky in spots.

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“Sketches In Silk” is highlighted by one of the best flugelhorn solos of the set, leading to the spirited closer “Follow Your Heart” which has a determined feel that fits its title.

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Throughout their release, Groove Tantra performs music that is very easy to enjoy and is easily recommended to those who enjoy danceable yet subtle jazz and captivating grooves. This fine set is available from www.groove-tantra.com."

  

Scott Yanow, Jazz Historian and Journalist     L.A. Jazz Scene

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Groove Tantra | Singles

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She is Michelle

Gato Barbieri's bolero classic "She Is Michelle" is revisited by Groove Tantra. Recorded in Miami, this arrangement features a hot and danceable salsa rhythm, expressive solos and explosive latin percussion.

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Composer: Gato Barbieri | Irving Music, Inc.

Arranger: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Publishing: One Tower BMI

Producer: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Engineer (tracking):: Rudy Perez | Sound Design (Miami, FL)

Engineer (mixing): Chris Grimsley | Sideline Records (Phoenix, AZ)

Mastering: The SoundLAB (Pennsauken, NJ)

 

Musicians:

    Loran Cox | flugelhorn

    John Michalak | tenor saxophone

    Steve Sigmund | trombone

    Abel Pabon | piano & keyboards

    Manny Lopez | guitar solo

    Peter Parente | rhythm guitar

    Gaby Vivas | bass

    Edwin Torres | latin percussion

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Fantasy

"Fantasy" is Groove Tantra's explosive high-energy salsa interpretation of the Earth, Wind & Fire classic. Recorded in Miami, this "Fantasy" arrangement showcases stellar performances by leading sidemen in the music industry. Earth, Wind and Fire fans will celebrate this innovative arrangement and recording of "Fantasy" by Groove Tantra. 

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Composers: Eduardo del Barrio, Maurice White & Verdine White

Arranger: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Publishing: One Tower BMI

Producer: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Engineer: Chris Grimsley | Sideline Records (Phoenix, AZ)

Mastering: Peter Doell | AfterMaster (Hollywood, CA)

 

Musicians:

    Loran Cox | trumpet

    John Michalak | alto & tenor saxophone

    Steve Sigmund | trombone

    Martin Bejerano | piano & keyboards

    Michel Gonzalez | guitars

    Raymond Love | bass

    Edwin Torres | latin percussion

    Willie Sells, Jr. | drums

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Groove Tantra | Album

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​Producers: Loran Daniel Cox & Raymond Trinondus Love | One Tower BMI

Engineer: Chris Grimsley | Sideline Records (Phoenix, AZ)

Mastering: Peter Doell | AfterMaster (Hollywood, CA)

 

Musicians:

    Loran Cox | flugelhorn & trumpet

    Abel Pabon | keyboards

    Lawrence Ross | piano

    Michel Gonzalez | guitars

    Raymond Love | bass

    Edwin Torres | latin percussion

    Willie Sells, Jr. | drums

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Juégalo

Composers: Loran Daniel Cox & Abel R Pabon | One Tower BMI

Arranger: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Publishing: One Tower BMI

Notes: Debut Single by Groove Tantra

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Even Now

Composer: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Arranger: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Publishing: One Tower BMI

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A Thousand Words

Composers: Loran Daniel Cox & Abel R Pabon | One Tower BMI

Arranger: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Publishing: One Tower BMI

 

Yo No Se Mañana

Composers: Jorge Luis Piloto & Jorge Villamizar | ASCAP

Arranger: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Publishing: One Tower BMI

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Free at Last

Composer: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Arranger: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Publishing: One Tower BMI

Notes: Bass solo by legendary musician Eddie "Gua Gua" Rivera

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Always Know

Composers: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI & Mark Douglas Maxwell | ASCAP

Arranger: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Publishing: One Tower BMI One Tower ASCAP

Notes: Dedicated to my daughters Gianna & Kiara

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Sketches in Silk

Composers: Loran Daniel Cox & Abel R Pabon | One Tower BMI

Arranger: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Publishing: One Tower BMI

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Follow Your Heart

Composer: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Arranger: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Publishing: One Tower BMI

Notes: Dedicated to Mom & Dad...always an inspiration for my music

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Groove Tantra | Debut Single

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Juégalo

Composers: Loran Daniel Cox & Abel R Pabon | One Tower BMI

Arranger: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Publishing: One Tower BMI

Producers: Loran Daniel Cox & Raymond Trinondus Love | One Tower BMI

Engineer: Chris Grimsley | Sideline Records (Phoenix, AZ)

Mastering: Peter Doell | AfterMaster (Hollywood, CA)

 

Musicians:

    Loran Cox | flugelhorn & trumpet

    Abel Pabon | keyboards

    Lawrence Ross | piano

    Michel Gonzalez | guitars

    Raymond Love | bass

    Edwin Torres | latin percussion

    Willie Sells, Jr. | drums

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Drops December 21, 2024!
Mambo Combo | Retro Series

The 7-piece Latin jazz group "Mambo Combo" was popular in the Dallas, TX music scene. These recordings were made at Crystal Clear Sound shortly after Mambo Combo formed in 1993 and earned the band an invitation to perform at South by Southwest music conference in Austin, TX. Each song was recorded first take with the full band and each musician in an isolated room to give the recording a "live" feel.

Groove Tantra | Singles

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Mambo Combo | Singles

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Coro Miyare

Composer: Johnny Pacheco | Concord Music Group, Inc., Fania Music

Arranger: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Publishing: One Tower BMI

Producer: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Engineer: Crystal Clear Sound (Dallas, TX)

Mastering: The SoundLAB (Pennsauken, NJ)

 

Musicians:

    Loran Cox | trumpet
    Rob Rose 
| alto saxophone

    Uli Geissendoerfer | piano & keyboards

    Mark Wilson | bass

    Jorge Dominguez | timbales

    Jose "Papito" Morell | bongos
    Vidal Rodriguez 
| congas

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Cu-Bop Alert

Composer: Raymond Vega | BMG Bumblebee, Mongo Music, Inc.

Arranger: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Publishing: One Tower BMI

Producer: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Engineer: Crystal Clear Sound (Dallas, TX)

Mastering: The SoundLAB (Pennsauken, NJ)

 

Musicians:

    Loran Cox | trumpet

    Rob Rose | alto saxophone

    Uli Geissendoerfer | piano & keyboards

    Mark Wilson | bass

    Jorge Dominguez | timbales

    Jose "Papito" Morell | bongos​

    Vidal Rodriguez | congas

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I Remember Havana

Composer: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Arranger: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Publishing: One Tower BMI

Producer: Loran Daniel Cox | One Tower BMI

Engineer: Crystal Clear Sound (Dallas, TX)

Mastering: The SoundLAB (Pennsauken, NJ)

Notes: "I Remember Havana" is the first song that I ever wrote. It was inspired by the great Cuban trumpet player Arturo Sandoval. -LC

 

Musicians:

    Loran Cox | trumpet & vocal

    Rob Rose | alto saxophone

    Kent Ellingson | piano & keyboards

    Morten Jensen | bass

    Jorge Dominguez | timbales

    Jose "Papito" Morell | bongos​

    Vidal Rodriguez | congas

"The artist will move future generations when the

bones of kings have long since mouldered away."

 

—Franz Alexander von Kleist     Dresden 1792

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