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COLOMBIAN GROOVE
The twelve-member collective known as Folklore Urbano swings like a fine-tuned big
band as it takes the roots of Colombian rhythms on a rollercoaster ride of sophisticated
arrangements and liberating jazzy applicationsMayorcreates compelling music, full of
textural complexity Rudy Mangual, Latin Beat Magazine, May 2009
Folklore Urbanos 12 members perform material that is authentic and refreshing, due in
no small part to Mayors amazing way of synthesizing jazz with Colombian folkloric music,
taking Latin music to an entirely new dimension
Vicky Sola, Latin Beat Magazine, Feb. 2006 issue.
Their CD Baile/Dance ranked among the top ten albums of 2005
World Music Central, December 2005.
Their first CD Aviso, featuring Andy Gonzales on bass, nominated as one of the top ten
Latin music albums of 2003
Vicky Sola, Latin Beat Magazine. Dec. 2003/Jan. 2004 issue.
Pablo Mayor-Folklore Urbano is the innovative project of Colombian bandleader,
pianist, composer, and arranger Pablo Mayor. Its no exaggeration to say that
Folklore Urbano has redefined modern Colombian music and is setting new heights
in the genres of both world music and Latin jazz. This high-energy, wildly fun 12-
piece ensemble harnesses the danceable swing of traditional Colombian rhythms
while seducing the listener with the subtleties of jazz orchestration and harmony. The
bands lineup cooks with two vocalists, a rhythm section with some of NYCs finest
exponents of traditional Colombian music, a stunning horn section of flute, trumpet,
alto/soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, and euphonium, as well as drum set,
bass, and piano.
.Folklore Urbano forges new territory by presenting the improvisatory elements of
jazz while retaining the rhythm and flavor of the rich traditions of Colombia.
The groups two CDs, Aviso and Baile/Dance, have been broadcast throughout the
world, and their latest CD Corazon was released February 2009 with Chonta Records.
