Tracklisting 1. Yenyere [play] [save as] 2. El Dynamico [play] [save as] 3. Watermelon Man [play] [save as] 4. The Man from Panama [play] [save as] 5. Song for My Father [play] [save as] 6. La Serpiente [play] [save as] 7. Pushing Space [play] [save as] 8. Night in Tunisia [play] [save as] 9. Bahamas Soulfood Corner [play] [save as] 10. Recorda Me [play] [save as] 11. On Broadway [play] [save as] The „Man from Panama“ is back in action again – and even harder-hitting now!? Percussion master Cesar Granados is back - burning every bit as hard as on Volume 1, and we dare say: burning even harder. Once again, the group plays a set of Latin-jazz, but this time apart from covering the classics of the genre in fresh, unheard-of versions, they define the genre in a new way with six original compositions that span a large variety of styles from traditionally inspired tunes to freestyle mixtures of various jazz and soul rhythms with a Latin beat. Cesar Granados and his group are in top form throughout – serving up a blend of afro-cuban grooves and 60s soul and jazz influences that few other artists of our time could deliver in such an energetic and dynamic manner. Listen to the complex, highly intriguing rhythms and the great interplay of this fantastic percussion and drum section, delivering a groove that burns mightily across all tracks. Titles include the classics Watermelon Man, Song for my Father and A Night in Tunisia, as well as new compositions like Yenyeré, The Man from Panama, La Serpiente and Pushing Space. In addition to his mighty Conga grooves, Cesar contributes infectious vocals on three tunes (Yenyeré, The Man from Panama and El Dynamico and delivers two outstanding timbales solos! This outstanding set of percussion-heavy Latin jazz tracks is delivered by a combo of only four musicians that very often sounds like a much bigger group. As on its debut, the group recorded the whole album in a single studio session playing together in the same room for maximal sensitivity and feeling as if on the stage of a crowded club. Great solo and ensemble work is provided by the brilliant pianist Jo Junghanss and the stone tight rhythm section consisting of bassist Jerker Kluge and drummer Hajo von Hadeln.