“For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story” Soundtrack

Arturo had the great pleasure of scoring the entire movie, composing and arranging numerous original songs.  Furthermore, he recorded unforgettable tunes by his mentor Dizzy Gillespie, consisting of “Night in Tunisia” and “Manteca”. He included songs from his 1970’s, Grammy-winning group, Irakere and also “The Man I Love” by the great George Gershwin.  When asked of his thoughts on the project, he said, “It has been an absolutely incredible experience for me.  The chance of a movie being written about one’s life is one in a million, and I am humbly honored”.  Sandoval continued, “In addition, it is a great pleasure to have been given the opportunity to score this movie.”  Not only can the audience see the thrilling story unfolding on the screen, but one will be able to hear the passion as well.  Also available is the Emmy-winning underscore: “For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story” Score Album.

"Americana"

Sandoval’s latest album, celebrates the final step in his search for freedom. When asked how it feels to finally be an American, Arturo explains, “This record is the answer. The songs in this album are standards of the late 20th century, music played on the radio. Yet for Arturo, until he left Cuba, he wasn’t even allowed to listen to American music, let alone record it. “A few months of the year, when reception was good,” he remembers, “we could hear radio stations from Miami and we could listen to a lot of American music. But always secretly. Now I can listen to everything, and record whatever I like. That’s what freedom is all about.” The album features timeless songs by timeless artists such as Billy Joel, Sting, Chicago, Michael Jackson, Roberta Flack, and Al Green amongst others.

"Hot House"

Rarely does a musician come along that has mastered the arts of jazz, classical, and Latin music with such technique and purity. Not only has he technically mastered the instrument in each of these disciplines, but he has managed to do so with extraordinary ability and taste. All of this and his ability to compose music for the many genders make him one of the most prolific instrumentalists of our times. With this album, he has accomplished two of his dreams: composing virtually every track and recording the entire album with big band.  N2K Encoded is proud to present you with Hot House and hope that it touches you as it has all of us. The album features Tito Puente on timbales in a tribute song Sandoval wrote for the timbale master along with the vocals of Ray Ruiz. With the release of this new album and stellar performances in clubs, festivals, concert halls, and with symphony orchestras, there is no doubt that Arturo Sandoval will continue to garner acclaim from audiences, music colleagues and critics around the world. 1998 Grammy Award - Best Latin Jazz Album & 1998 Billboard Award - Best Latin Jazz Album.

"Swingin'"

Swingin’, marks the return to straight-ahead jazz. Having established his straight-ahead credentials on the Clifford Brown tribute, Arturo is back for more on Swingin' and this time, the focus is on his compositions as well, with eight originals joining the three jazz standards that make up the program. On Swingin', Arturo is joined by an all-star cast that includes four jazz masters, a world-class rhythm section, and two frequent collaborators.  Trumpeter/flugelhornist Clark Terry, clarinetist Eddie Daniels, guitarist Mike Stern, tenor saxophonist Michael Brecker and Ed Calle are the instrumental gurus.  Pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist John Patitucci and drummer Greg Hutchinson make up the dream rhythm section.

"Arturo Sandoval & The Latin Train"

Arturo Sandoval & The Latin Train, the follow up album to his Grammy award winning Danzón. Unbridled exuberance literally bursts forth on each of The Latin Train's 11 tracks as Arturo zestfully showcases timeless Cuban grooves such as mambo, danzón, son montuno, guajira, guaracha, songo and chachacha.  Arturo's crisp supporting lines and piquant improvisations -- usually recorded in one take -- possess the playful joy and wide-eyed jubilation one could associate with a visit to a cherished homestead. Featured in the album are; Joe Williams, Celia Cruz, Oscar De Leon, Luis Enrique and his touring band. As a special tribute to Disney, Sandoval performs Colors of the Wind on a CD single included in the package. 1996 Billboard Award - Best Latin Jazz Album.

"Danzón & Arturo Sandoval The Classical Album"

Danzón & Arturo Sandoval The Classical Album, with the London Symphony Orchestra, his debut classical recording featuring the "Sandoval Trumpet Concerto" along with other classical master pieces. Danzón is his celebration of Cuban music. It suggests a pause to take stock. In a sweeping gesture, Sandoval; conjures the faded joy of the carnival parades of his childhood, plays his respect to the Cuban masters of his instrument and revisits the sound of the great bands, crossing eras and styles. The album zigzags from bop to fusion and European classical music to Afro-Cuban jazz. Featured on this album are: Gloria Estefan, Bill Cosby, Willy Chirino, Danilo Perez, Giovanni Hidalgo, Vikki Carr, and Dave Valentin amongst others. 1995 Grammy Award - Best Latin Jazz Album & 1995 Billboard Award - Best Latin Jazz Album.

"Dream Come True"

Dream Come True, released in May of '93, satisfies a long time wish of joining forces with Michel Legrand, in creating a beautiful lush album that releases the souls of these two great musicians. Legrand's arrangements for orchestra and big band along with Sandoval's compositions embellish all that listen. This recording includes the participation of Ernie Watts, sax; Bill Watrous, trombone; Michel Legrand, piano, and a large part of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra musicians.

"I Remember Clifford"

I Remember Clifford, Sandoval's second release on GRP hit the stores on March of '92, and maintained a steady spot on the Billboard Charts receiving two Grammy nominations. Dedicated to the great Clifford Brown, the album features the splendid sounds of Kenny Kirkland on piano; Charnett Moffet, bass; Kenny Washington, drums: and Ernie Watts, Ed Calle, and David Sanchez, tenor sax.

"Flight to Freedom"

Flight to Freedom, marked Arturo Sandoval’s first recording under the GRP label.  Having released this album immediately following his defection from Cuba to the United States, Flight To Freedom will always represent the culmination of a new beginning, a new life and furthermore his encounter with freedom which he believes is the most important thing in life. With the participation of such noted artists as Chick Corea, Dave Weckl, Danilo Perez, Anthony Jackson, and Ed Calle.  “I dedicate this album to all of the people who never had the chance to hear my music before” said Sandoval, exhibiting the same bravura that inhabits his artistry.  He continued, “Now [that I live in America] I have a chance to give my music to the world and to have them be able to hear what I was doing all my life”.  For Arturo, defecting to the US was a chance worth waiting for, one worth taking, and for those of us in the U.S.; it was an opportunity to welcome one of the greatest trumpeters of our time to the platform in which he belongs.