There have been countless covers of I Put a Spell on You. But the highoctane, salsified version delivered by master percussionist Edwin Sanz and soul singer Naomi Phillips — one of several gifted guests on this strong record — gives the classic new magic.
A Geneva-based Venezuelan, Sanz has lent his dexterous talents to the likes of Rodrigo y Gabriela and the Gypsy Kings and continues to work with pianist/keyboardist Alex Wilson, who plays and co-produces here.
Traversing genres from salsa to gospel, R&B to driving Latin jazz, with Sanz playing timbales, congas, drums, bongos, cowbells — you name it — the highlights are numerous.
Catch him in action when he plays Pizza Express Live as part of the London Latin Jazz festival, which starts on Tuesday.
(Alex Wilson Records)
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