YOLANDA DUKE
"Te Llevo Bajo La Piel: The Great American Songbook Goes Latino" Feat. ARTURO SANDOVAL

Opening with loud shouts from the orchestra, La Duke's crisp vocals reaches on a terrific nterpretation of the classic Errol Garner standard "Misty," then turns soulful and spicy on the Cole Porter title track "Te Llevo Bajo La Piel." The Latin beat remains strong and percussive on the other Porter standard, "Eso Que Llaman Amor (What Is This Thing Called Love)" while the Ira & George Gershwin immortal tune "Nadie Me Lo Podra Quitar (They Can't Take That Away From Me),"Ed Blanco All About Jazz

Duke shares her clear perspective on Latin Jazz throughout Te Llevo Bajo La Piel, delivering a
memorable performance that resonates with a defined vision of the past, present, and future.
Duke spent years forging a strong connection to the music’s history, and those lessons shine in every performance. She has taken the realities of her present and transformed historically important songs into personal statements with top notch arrangements and outstanding performances. This sense of clarity and excellence creates a straight road into the future, guaranteeing that we’ll be hearing Duke’s smart music in the years ahead. There’s no puzzle pieces missing in Duke’s artistic vision; she’s got the full picture in place and she’s putting it on display for the world to hear. Duke presents Latin Jazz with a distinct sense of clarity on Te Llevo Bajo La Piel, letting us see the music through her perspective and leaving us with a wealth of inspiration.
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