Trombonist Jimmy Bosch is considered one of the most important composers in contemporary salsa. He started the Salsa Dura movement by combining traditional salsa with a solid, modern New York edge, with socially motivated lyrics. In that respect his sound with driven rhythms, expressive lyrics with many rhythmic repetitions and strong solo work is very close to that of Fania All Stars, of which he
… has been able to accompany many artists. On A Million, 'El Embajador' doesn't just stick to salsa, but also violates Cuban comparsa, cha cha cha, bolero, rumba and latin jazz. For his closely-knit band he managed to get together the crème de la crème of the New York salsa scene. Percussion and bass provide a perfectly oiled machine in which the soloists and vocalists can go their own way. (AD)more
