PRIMAVERA EN NUEVA YORK - MARTIRIO
Spanish vocalist Martirio tracked this collection of boleros in May 2006 at Avatar Studios in New York, so the title (”Spring in New York”) is more literal than one might imagine. Flanked by heavy hitters like Dafnis Prieto and Paquito D’Rivera, Martirio delivers an elegant performance. She can sing everything from flamenco to pop, and sing it beautifully, so it’s no surprise that she has her way with the bolero. The genre is the stuff of romance, while the arrangements flirt quite successfully with jazz. The combination elicits a vibe that’s at once urbane and sultry. Highlights include “No Pueda Callar,” “Son Cosas Que Pasan” and “Primera Iluvia,” though in truth every track is golden. Billboard
