With this new effort by trumpeter Bobby Rodriguez, emotions and feelings of inspiration will captivate your soul. LatinJazz Romance is a recording that is soulful, creative and oh so romantic. Bobby has without a doubt, compiled a collection of tunes here that will tell stories of love and adventure. These tunes are filled with stories and are told with emotion. Being a connoisseur of Boleros or Ballads, I love the material on this disc. I can remember at an early age hearing the sounds of Trio Los Panchos, Los Tres Aces, Tito Rodriguez, Joe Cuba and many others playing a slower style of music. I was captivated and later learned that these slower tunes where Boleros, songs of love and passion. I was hooked and there is no comparison to the soul-fullness of a gorgeous bolero whether dancing cheek to cheek with my sweetie or just sitting back and saying "asi es." LatinJazz Romance is just what this world needs. Classic, passion filled music performed by one of the class acts in Latin Jazz Dr. Bobby Rodriguez. I mean, from the first note to the last Bobby and his group will have you floating on a cloud, the cloud of romance. Traditionally, most good Latin Jazz albums have contained a mixture of standards and originals that are interpreted in the rhythms of Mambo, Bossa Nova, Guaguanco, Guajira, Cha-Cha or as a Bolero. What Bobby has done with this recording is something truly amazing. He has reached deep into his heart and decided to share with all of us, tunes that speak the universal language of Love. Take for instance the titles and you will see what I mean. "Contigo Aprendi", "La Puerta", "Historia de un Amor", Amaneci en tus Brazos", "Solamente Una Vez", "Delirio", the classic and treasured "Voy a Pagar La Luz" and one of the greatest love songs ever composed "Sabor A Mi". Bobby also chose to record some other classic tunes like "Flamingo" with its touch of tenderness. "Mañana De Carnival" composed by the legendary Luis Bonfa is beautifully interpreted as a fine Bossa Nova. This tune is a work of art! Bobby continues this session with 2 original tunes "Lady Yvonne" dedicated to his lovely wife and a tune that is really one of the most romantic Cha-Cha's I have ever heard "Luz De La Luna". I am crazy about this tune! Translated 'Moonlight', this one has to be one of Bobby's best compositions ever and it adds just the right touch of suaveness to this recording. Listen to Bobby's inspired playing on the Flügelhorn. This tune is just the right one for that romantic candlelight dinner with your special someone. What a pleasure it is to listen to a collection of songs that are as classic as the performer. Bobby Rodriguez, I say gracias amigo. Gracias for sharing your talents and for giving us such a classy and sophisticated recording of some of the greatest Latino love songs ever composed. Only you could have given us LatinJazz Romance. Who knows, maybe another Grammy nomination is on the horizon for this effort. As with a glass of fine wine, enjoy this one slowly and with someone you love. For more information on Dr. Bobby Rodriguez and LatinJazz Romance check out his website at [www.bobbyrodriguez.com]. By Erik Chico Manqueros Host & Producer of "The Latin Style of Jazz" and Contributing Writer to Latin Style Magazine and LatinJazzClub.com