ARTIST: Frank Cano - Trumpet, Flugel Horn , Francisco Aguabella - Congas, Bata Drum (2,6) , Francisco Torres - Trombone, Javier Vergara - Tenor Sax , Anthony Gil - Alto Sax (3) , Danilo Lozano - Flute (2,5) , Chris Barron - Piano, Rene Camacho-Bass, Ramon Banda - Timbales, Joey De Leon - Congas, Jose "Papo" Rodriquez - Bongos, Lalo Alfaro-Vocals & Coros (5,7), Alfred Ortiz - Coros (5,7), Melanie Jackson - Vocals (2) **************************************************************************************************************************************** Trumpeter,composer and arranger Frank Cano a native of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico has been working a couple of years with legendary conguero Francisco Aguabella. This recording marks a solid beginning showcasing enjoyable originals and fine arrangements. He also proves to be a solid solist aong with his composing and arranging. Anchored masterfully by bassist Rene Camacho, formidable solos are sprinkled throughout by top-of-the line musicians like Francisco Torres,Danilo Lozano,Ramon Banda,Joey De Leon,Javier Vergara,Francisco Aguabella,Papo Rodriquez and Chris Barron. Vocalist Melanie Jackson-Cracchiolo added a pleasant touch to " A Beautiful Day". With this level of musicanship the music will, most definitely, reach it's intended highs. Jose Rizo "Jazz on the latin Side" KKJZ 88.1 ******************************************************************************************************************************** From Hector “La Voz” Resendez, KPFK Radio 90.7 FM Frank Cano is, without any doubt, a musician’s musician! A “Beautiful Day” captures an incredible array of musical moods for the listener, any listener who will savor each and every selection. We are profoundly proud of Southern California’s gifted artists such as Frank Cano, Jose Rizo, Danilo Lozano, Ramon Banda, and the list is endless! And, Melanie Jackson, you are indeed a serence senasation. Congratulations, Frank, and thank you for wonderful gift to the world! Tu amigo de siempre, Hector “La Voz” Resendez *************************************************************************************************************************************** Mike Chadwick, www.thejazz.com "Here's a treasure that I found from surfing the net looking for new music...and what a find. Trumpeter/composer Frank Cano delivers a scorching latin jazz album that will appeal to both jazz and latin fans alike, highly reccommended". Mike Chadwick www.thejazz.com. U.K. National DAB Radio Station ************************************************************************************************************************************* Viviám Maria Lopez, Latin Music Director, WDNA 88.9 FM Miami, FL The CD is in and it's great! Congratulations on a wonderful project. Great selections, wonderful arrangements, superb musicians. All the right ingredients for it to be a winning release, plus, keeping the standards to the utmost quality. Con sabor, elegancia y buen gusto. Felicidades!. ******************************************************************************************************************************************