Bronx River Parkway - Song For Ray

Bronx River Parkway - Song For Ray (Truth & Soul, 2008)

The first-ever full length set from Bronx River Parkway -- a wonderful blend of Latin and funk styles that follows beautifully from their strong run of funky 45s! The groove here is sort of a deeper, dirtier take on the Fania sound of the 70s -- almost a re-imagining of the late 60s Latin Soul vibe, pretending that it still held on strongly through the following decade -- and picked up all sort of weird little twists, turns, and unusual instrumental elements! The group's ties to the El Michels Affair show strongly at points -- no surprise, as Leon Michels is in both groups, and produced this set -- but the sound is nicely different too, with a bit more of an east coast Latin vibe. Wonderful stuff overall -- and proof that the right corners of the deep funk underground still know how to keep things fresh! Titles include "Song For Ray", "Agua Con Sal", "La Valla", "El Resbalon", "San Sebastian 152", "Me Toca", "Mi Corazon", "Para Los Rumberos", "Donde", and "Nora Se Ve"