Old and new music are mixed on Maspoti Makandra, the second CD by the Amsterdam based big band the Fra Fra Big Band. Many Afro-Caribbean influences can be found in the big band jazz of this formation. The beautiful and attention-grabbing Caribbean, Surinamese and African rhythms form the basis of the musical concept. American and European influences can also be found in their jazz. The band consists
… of eighteen Antillean, Surinamese, Afro-American and Dutch musicians and has built up a good reputation internationally. The CD consists of nine pieces, mostly written by the band members. There are beautiful arrangements from Charles Green, Steve Galloway and Efraim Trujillo. Guests on this top CD are Ronald Snijders and Tobias Klein. (JW)more
