"The follow-up to 1986's Something Grand finds pianist Hilton Ruiz using a similar group (including trumpeter Lew Soloff and Sam Rivers on tenor, soprano, and flute), but adding guitarist Rodney Jones and third percussionist Jerry Gonzalez. Ruiz contributed five of the six selections ("Come Dance With Me" is by trombonist Dick Griffin), and the music is advanced Afro-Cuban jazz that moves past bebop; in fact, the nearly 15-minute "Eastern Vibrations" is often quite free. Well worth exploring". (Scott Yanow, Allmusic, 4 1/2 ster).
"As fate would have it, before the making of Tribute to Chombo, a stroke ended Chombo’s career (his real name was José Silva). To their credit, the González Brothers (Jerry González and Andy Gonzáles) went ahead with the project and brought in saxophonist David Sánchez, who does an admirable job “sitting in” for Chombo and capturing his sound and spirit. The CD consists mostly of songs Chombo previously recorded Chombo Silva never received the recognition he deserved during his lifetime, but he is a legend among his peers and aficionados. Tribute to Chombo does much to breath new life into the tunes Chombo was known for and introduces his music to a new generation of listeners." (Latinjazznet)
"While his heart lies in what is commonly known as Latin jazz, Papo Vazquez's solos on trombone are squarely within the tradition of hard bop. Part of this can be attributed to Papo's early studies with Slide Hampton and his exposure to J.J. Johnson and the young John Coltrane. The influences show, and while Papo might not have mastered the advanced techniques of some of his colleagues, his own brand of tough blowing is well suited to the kind of Latin sounds that he prefers. Lest anyone think that he cannot hold his own in a straight jazz setting, the Van Heusen-Mercer standard, "I Thought About You" and Neil Hefti's "Girl Talk" are added to the mix. Papo is joined in the front line by tenor saxophonist Mario Rivera, and by a strong rhythm section featuring Steve Berrios and Milton Cardona. The excellent solos should satisfy hard core jazz fans, while the vocals, heavy emphasis on percussion, danceable tunes, and Latin flavor do not compromise roots." (Allmusic)
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