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Article: Dave Valentin: World on a String.(Artículo breve)
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- Latin Beat Magazine
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- August 1, 2005
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DAVE VALENTIN World On a String (High Note Records)
Hailing from NYC's South Bronx is the self described "Neo-Nuyorican" Dave ValentÃn with World on a String. A disciple of Hubert Laws, ValentÃn made his recording debut in 1977 with the Ricardo Marrero group in New York City, thus initiating an incredible career for a young Pied Piper. Discovered by Dave Grusin, ValentÃn was the first artist signed to the GRP label, recording over 15 albums for them. Combining elements of pop, R&B with Brazilian music and plenty of Latin rhythms as well as jazz, resulted in Valentin's unique style of crossover smooth jazz. In the Latin music scene his flute has been an ...