"… Irizarry's recently formed SonCafé brings new twists to the mambo without losing the dancers' attention… even though it is a relatively small group… Irizarry's arrangements lent it the force of a much larger ensemble." Aaron Cohen, The Chicago Tribute

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SonCafé is the hottest new ensemble making an impact on New York City's Latin music scene. As energizing as a first cup of coffee in the morning, the group's engaging and highly danceable repertoire is mainly based on "salsa pura" and "son cubano." Under the accurate direction of renowned band leader/timbalero Ralph Irizarry, the eight-piece powerhouse is integrated by a select group of experienced sideman/studio musicians. SonCafé's exciting novel sound and powerful delivery encompasses a blend of diverse influences and brings to life echoes of such respected aggregations as the legendary Sonora Matancera from Cuba and Puerto Rico's Sonora Ponceña, all combined with the best of the typical New York swinging sounds.
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" There's some intermittent footage of behind the scenes studio sessions too, but it's the Son Cafe stone-solid rhythm section and the power of Jorge Maldonado and Elsa Ozuna's vocals that really shine. The DVD is a good quality production that clearly shows what we New Yorker's already knew: Ralphy Irizarry and Son Café is a totally dependable, rock-steady, danceclub band that we're lucky to have. " ... Bruce Polin, Descarga.com