Album Latin Lounge by Putumayo Review
Latin Flutes as a strong entry in the Roberto Delgado catalog, a collection of fascinating moods and rhythms characterized by vibrant horn arrangements and fine stereo detailing. Thematically consistent and precisely played, the flute's central arrangements make this more reflective than other Delgado Latin workings. As ever consistently upbeat, these rhumba and samba arrangements are rhapsodic and romantic, most often light and delicate. Each song naturally focuses on Herb Geller's feel-good flute melodies, in turns countered or supported by Wende himself on Hammond organ, marimba, and vibraphone. Lovely stuff, but what makes many of Latin Flutes' songs truly stand out is the brass arrangements. Trumpeters Charly Tabor, Werner Gutterer, Manfred Moch, and Ack Van Rooyen, and trombonists Ake Persson and Jiggs Whigham are superb throughout, contributing big fat lows, rousing fanfares, and perky mariachi embellishments, inducing feelings of longing, contemplation, satisfaction, and optimism. Yum. Highlights include the playful "Salambo Nr. 1", in which the-often unobtrusive Ladi Geisler contributes a wonderful fuzz guitar part, and the Delgado-penned "La Boliviana". If you are a fan of Roberto Delgado, you most certainly won't be disappointed by Latin Flutes and should add it to your collection at the first opportunity.Review by allmusic.com
