orgasmic lovemaking between James Brown and Tito Puente.”
“Exotic and simultaneously urban.”
“Reflects the vibrations of New York City”
“An irresistible blend just waiting to catch fire onstage.”
“A real barnburner!”
“Spicy, punky Latin classics”
“I loved it!” – Laurie Anderson
“…an impulsive show that surprises their audience with
a new, highly danceable style.”
“I don’t know whether I was struck more by the aural textures or by the
totally ass-shaking grooves”
“Intense latin brass reveals the unsuspected connections between the origins of mambo and the abstraction of free jazz, while a battalion of percussion and lascivious guitars shakes the audience into a betwitching frenzy.”
“…perfect for the dance floor. And if for some reason you can’t find the groove — wait a few seconds.”
“A barely-controlled chaos is the sprawling combo’s accustomed state and their pressing task…is to harness that raucous, celebratory atmosphere. Zeniuk shapes a mottled glitz to disguise his leviathan’s dancefloor glide as they parade across the decadent ballroom, exhuming vintage south-of-the-border stylings.”
“This music does make me feel great and want to dance and sway and groove. They have done an amazing job of writing, shaping and directing this music. It is rare to hear music that makes you want to dance and whose arrangements are also
a marvel of invention.”
“Gato Loco could be the ultimate low frequency band! They opened the show with the old Cuban standard Siboney. Gato Loco’s idiosyncratic version, brought out every bit of warmth and attractiveness in the melody, and was a real treat. What a blast these guys are to hear.”
