Michel Camilo - Why Not

Michel Camilo - Why NotPianist Michel Camilo made his recording debut as a leader with this session for the Japanese King label. Camilo was anxious to show everything, and did so on such cuts as "Thinking Of You" and the title track. He ripped through phrases, added powerhouse chords and rippling lines, switched tempos and meters, and moved from a hard bop feel to an Afro Latin groove in the middle of a piece. His intensity and energy were impressive, but at times he tried

With such strong lyrical content and musical brilliance

and was a successful hit album in the UK

but also shows how composers like Stravinsky put their unique spin on it

'Power' symbolizes unity

and laugh-out-loud funny

Following the release of Total Depravity

Let’s Rock captures the essence of their early sound while showcasing their seasoned artistry

This more stripped down

and Julia Jacklin

some traditional music

and his late father

Such charisma continues via the appropriately named 'Rock And Roll Is In My Soul' from Chuck Grey