"The Afro Bop Alliance is a delightful Washington DC combo that swings with accomplished musicianship and passion on their debut album Encarnacion. Led by drummer Joe McCarthy, their music is a refreshing display of Afro-Cuban jazz fusion with a beat and harmony that is infectious and entrancing."

Jesse "Chuy" Varela
Music Director KCSM Jazz 91 San Mateo, California
Latin Beat Magazine.

More info may be found at: http://LatinMusicNow.net/afrobop

Hard Blowing, clave based Cubop.

Musicians:

 Joe McCarthy:          Drumset, Timbal, Bells, Chekere
Luis Hernandez:        Tenor Saxophone
Tim Stanley:             Trumpet
Dan Drew:                Trombone
Harry Appelman:       Piano
James Fowler:           Bass
Felix Contreras:        Congas, Bongos, Chekere, Guiro

Special Guests:
Ray Vega:   Trumpet Solos Tracks 4 and 7,
Chekere/Guiro Tracks 4, 6, 8, 10
Arturo O'Farrill:  Piano Tracks 3, 5 and 10
Mike Whittaker:  Piano Tracks 7 and 9

Titles:
1. Encarnacion
2. Chachanita
3. Con Alma
4. Dance Of Denial
5. To Wisdom The Prize
6. Mama Soho
7. Caravan
8. Viva Cepeda
9. Stolen Moments
10. Moss Code

MP3s also available, CD ready for immediate delivery.