This retrospective of Bobby Matos’ recordings for the Ubiquity/Luv N Haight subsidiary Cubop is a must for any fan of Latin jazz. Much of the material here is aimed directly at the dance floor and whilst you can’t help being drawn in by the intoxicating rhythms it’s the gentler moments which appeal to me the most. His versions of John Coltrane’s ‘Naima’ and Pharoah Sanders’ ‘The Creator Has A Master Plan’ are both outstanding as is his take on Miles’ ‘So What’. If you’ve overlooked Bobby Matos in the past and feel the urge to acquaint yourself with his music, then this album is a great place to start.
