Browse by Artist: BAPTISTA, CYRO

Artist:	BAPTISTA, CYRO
Title:	Beat The Donkey
Label:	TZADIK
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	TZ 7608

"Madman virtuoso Cyro Baptista has played with an incredible range of musicians, from Paul Simon, Wynton Marsalis, Cassandra Wilson and Herbie Hancock to Medeski, Martin and Wood, Phish and Sting. A distinctive composer and vocalist in his own right, Beat the Donkey is his most exciting and longest running project. An astounding live show rivaling Stomp! and Blue Man Group, in combining theater, dance and the martial arts with dynamic percussion music from around the world and soulful vocals, Cyro Baptista's Beat the Donkey is a wild and hilarious party for the ears."

Artist:	BAPTISTA, CYRO
Title:	Love the Donkey
Label:	TZADIK
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	TZ 7614

"One of the most charismatic and versatile percussionists around, Cyro Baptista has worked with everyone from Herbie Hancock, Sting and Paul Simon to Phish, Laurie Anderson and John Zorn. Following up on his brilliant first CD for Tzadik Beat the Donkey, Cyro Baptista now presents us with his second release, appropriately entitled Love the Donkey. Featuring a wild band of percussionists, dancers and musicians in a varied program of songs and instrumentals. This is an intense CD, beautifully recorded by Jamie Saft at his Brooklyn studio, that captures all the fun and unpredictable excitement of Cyro's astonishing live shows. Included as a bonus is a Quicktime video of the band in action, accessible on your computer. Creative and colorful new music for the whole family to enjoy."

Artist:	BAPTISTA, CYRO
Title:	Banquet of the Spirits
Label:	TZADIK
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.50
Catalog #:	TZ 7624

"Banquet of the Spirits features the tight new quartet led by maestro Cyro Baptista -- the fabulous percussionist who has performed with everyone from Herbie Hancock and Yo-Yo Ma to Laurie Anderson, Paul Simon and Medeski, Martin and Wood. Cyro's endless sonic curiosity and intense rhythmic drive has never been stronger in these fabulous and imaginative original songs. Featuring three of the best young musicians out of the downtown scene and some very special guests, the music jumps from a whisper to a scream and never misses a beat. Delightful music from one of the world's greatest and most adventurous Brazilian musicians."

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