(U)nity performs Guarapachanga

(U)nity brought their exciting septet to congahead.com's studio in Montvale, NJ on Aug. 1, 2010 to record the tune Guarapachanga. The group was made up of Max Cudworth, alto sax; Lucas Pino-tenor sax; Mike Rodriguez-trumpet; Axel Tosca-keyboard; Amaury Acosta-drums; Chris Smith-bass; Pedro "Pedrito" Martinez-percussion

[@djwilmer7252]

Listening to this during quarantine 2020. Doesn’t get old for me.

[@TheEvilGuy504]

Im sad there wasn’t more Bata in the video. I have been playing for many years and i have never heard it with jazz. I love this combination. The vocals were mind blowing as well. Very good, amazing, magnificent.

[@Squirrelconga]

There's a set with Pedrito.and.Wynton Marsalis that's super informative

[@jenny14485]

Que vivan todos los Cubanos que andamos por el mundo y que viva la buena musica. Bravo!

[@yosoycubasi]

Pedrito....oh man what can I tell you. You are a true Afro-Cuban hero. You keep the lament of our African ancestors alive

[@jonnyhatter35]

nine years later Pedrito hasn't aged at all. The hardest working maestro of afro cuban music, and one of the greatest of all time.

[@houseofire]

I listen to this song every rising 😌😌😌

[@williamchristian8705]

This piece should have a million views. The musicianship is off the charts.

[@fernandoiturburu3718]

I'm going to say that there is chano pozo, thelonious, miles, the trane, dexter gordon, lester young and others' spirits around these young fellows...

[@NYC559LEXI]

i have no idea who'd dislike this video. I've played it at least one hundred times. love it.

[@waltzplace]

+Alexis Mitchell I've hit this at least 3 times in the last hour...Fantastic...

[@ferssio]

The plays a mean Sax ala Wayne Shorter, the trumpet player reminds me of Freeddy Hubbard, , just love it"""

[@TheNoelQuintana]

Alexis Mitchell I’m sure haters dislike it

[@born_supreme]

I swear, sis.

[@rodgermelwani5357]

I didn’t dislike it but I guess some people don’t like that tooty toot toot noise from those musical blowing machines

[@TheAmadeus4]

DE VERDAD QUE NO TENGO PALABRAS PARA DESCRIBIR LA SATISFACCIÓN QUE SENTÍ AL ESCUCHAR TAN SABROSAS IMPROVISACIONES, QUE GANAS DE PODER TENER ESA FACILIDAD PARA CREAR ASÍ. POR FAVOR NO PAREN Y SIGAN ADELANTE, LOS FELICITOOO!!!! SON LA ZORRA HERMANOS ;)

[@paad90]

Increíble!! Mis bendiciones desde Chile!!. Música honesta y sublime

[@escalona79]

pedrito best rythm dude ever... he can play any percussion an sing.. amazing voice

[@ivanllanesmontejo1667]

This is magic! Congrats to all the great musicians!

[@keithmiddleton6907]

BEAAAUUTTIIIFFUULLLL STILL EVEN 10yrs later!! TIMELESS

[@TheDeepbloo27]

Still listening in 2019 🤘🏾

[@jazzfunkstaflex613]

Me 2

[@florenciafirpo9418]

Tremendo abrazos desde Uruguay

[@palmiras100]

I have yet to hear a single performance with Axel in it that is anything less than brilliant. A whole lot of music in him - and the great musicians here. Bravo, brother.

[@eliasrivera1757]

So true! He's a brilliant musician and composer. He is progressive and I like the way he fuses different genres with his Afro-Cuban background. Mad Genius!

[@goots6278]

This video changed my life for real

[@Marcus538]

the only problem I have with congahead is theres too much music on here , thats tooo damn good to get round to watching it all , what a happy problem Like this brilliant voice where else would I of ever heard it !!

[@congahead]

@congahead1 Thanks for your kind thoughts. Your words drive me to create more videos with the best talent in the world. Keep watching.

[@beverlyx9546]

I've played this a thousand times it's my favorite Congo jazz ... Pedro Martinez is amazing

[@raulramirez6914]

Este arreglo esta complicado excellent.buena projecsion percusionista.sin dudas.por las estrellas esta magnificasion.gracias muchachos por el buen trabajo musical.bless..sinceramente.....

[@Damonm68]

wow, the creative energy, focus, style and motif are off the chart, new school at it's finest.

[@JeffVanKline-jh3xy]

This just shows how connected we are as humans . Everything else…

[@congahead1]

FANTASTIC!!!!! I ain't hearing music like this enough, this is what should be popular instead of the sh.t they play on the radio everyday, that is why you can rely on LP's martincongahead founder of the LP percussion. Always bringing together the best talent! Maximum Respect!!

[@williamchristian8705]

These are musician folks. What execution by all. Pedrito is the nicest guy. We hung out with his group in Honolulu a few years back. Saw the at The Blue Note there. Man it was fun to see and hear live. But this is straight up fire. So good.

[@Irishpineapple97]

This is top tier WOW

[@majato63]

cuando Cachete nacio ya se tocaba el bata en cuba de este modo, los tres juntos , bendiciones hermano

[@beverlyx9546]

Still My Favorite ❤👑💎✅️💯.

[@hautevenue5484]

This is not new it is they way it should be done. Thank you for keeping it Alive. This is the feel 100% of what Jazz radio use to be. GOD Bless

[@paragualateremicuaro]

Martin Martin Martin!!!!!! Pedrito, Mr.Tosca.. amazing the whole team there.. saludos!!

[@EthnoPercussion]

Thanks Martin for posting! Great arrangement! and kudos to Pedrito as always!!! Best wishes!

[@WilliamsburgSalsaOrchestra]

Stunning. Great playing all around.

[@davisinho94]

Recently got this on vinyl, love it

[@alfrehabana]

Afro jazz estilo cubano armonia metales y percusion estilo irakere de donde nacio este estilo de ejecusion el genero sigue siendo jazz americano con vertientes inconporadas de la musica cubana y su folklor fusion de rumba guaguanco y por supuesto la ultima tendencia polirritmica imcorporada de nuestro ultimo genero compuesto la timba ..

[@Adoniram1986]

I grew up listening to Latin Jazz... Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, Poncho Sanchez, Giovanni Hidalgo and all the heavy weights, but this, this is far beyond that. PURE EVOLUTION. Great...

[@jhonbadigjan1526]

ja ja ja........ All those you mention copied from the Cubans..... IRAKERE.... CHANGUITO.... ANGA...TATA GUINE.... LOS PAPINES..... and many more....

[@douglasmonroemaine]

A great performance, and flawless in terms of video production. Pedrito is such a powerful singer; really, everyone shines here.

[@hildingbabel]

Fantastic song! Fantastic musicianship! Especially the drum solo which is just truly inspiring... Love it!

[@heclop2008]

Preciosa ejecución y una voz increible....No sé si me equivoco, pero el primero en usar ese concepto de tocar los tres batás a la vez fue Angel "cachete" Maldonado.

[@DanielHahnfeld]

u r right... heavy hitting!!! really nice solos from all of them. I absolutely love it!

[@ckrochmal]

THIS ... is EXACTLY why i don't listen to everyday radio. This is MUSIC. AMO! : D

[@waynestone9154]

One of the best I,ve seen (heard) for some months!

[@cubaenelcorazon]

congahead is very beautiful! My relax is congahead!! love...

[@Maurisongo72]

AUHHHH ashe pa este proyecto. umoni ya tu sabes.... Axel, chris, Max, Lucas, Mike. auuuu... Amaury por ahi! esos son los palos GUARAPACHANG....... modupue el Africa. felicitaciones. exelente. Mauro.

[@alexanderneuman42]

Fuera de serie. Exclente audio y video. Saludos desde Panamá.

[@carloscarosantibanez1900]

Esto es fenomenal gracias Pedrito Martínez buena interpretación y tremenda harmoniosa orquesta

[@aksah6102]

Love it.Soothing!

[@Hakulanni]

Polyrhythms, Joruba Religious Music, Latin Jazz, Fusion and more. Great Rhythm section, Piano and the Horns were also great. I'm a Pianist and Bassist and would have loved to hear the Bass a bit louder. I wanted more, I guess I'll looking for Unity on the Web. Thank you! Great Job done by all!

[@Slope114]

Man this is really good!

[@eliseocruz7079]

wow, what a great sound. luvin it......

[@Jerricette]

This group needs to perform at north sea jazz festival

[@troytolbert2005]

Gorgeous grooves! Loved every vibe inside my mind and soul!

[@JeffVanKline-jh3xy]

Straight up blast! Keep it coming!

[@felitintimberomayor]

No doubt Pedrito Martinez isd one of the greatest Afro-Cuban conga/singer player. Amazing musician. Thanks Pedrito for bringing Afro-Cuba with you all the time. Thanks.

[@alejandroylarumba6852]

Great Jazz with Latin jazz overtones Pedrito Martinez on Conga and bata great horn players and Piano Bravo !

[@thekevin00711]

soy dominicano y para salir a tocar asi hay que escapar de la realidad my hermano.

[@beautifully202]

One Of My Favorite Videos. I Love The Vibe :-)

[@MrCasablanca22]

Sublime.

[@senromero6778]

Pedro iboru iboya desde Miami tremenda fusión mostró de mostró !

[@notchroberts9121]

Love the grooves.. wonderful colorful music

[@MrMyz123]

this is beautiful

[@AntonioRamirez-jw3hm]

Man... I wish I could be part of a band like this. I already have the sunglasses. 😎

[@PeopleofEarth]

Never gets old!

[@ahava77]

YES!!!!!

[@jgarcia12371]

Vaya Martin, This is exceptional. great job!!!! Don Jose Garcia

[@marielkishernandez7638]

Eso sí es arte!!!!!🇨🇺

[@uriangatobataclan]

AAAHHHHH!!!! qué rico.... qué bien suenan.... Thanks for uploading... this is a MASTERPIECE.

[@xraulp]

Still listening in 2020, great!!!

[@yehistorfajardo5662]

Magica fusion que la bendicion de eleggua les alcanze 100pre saludos desde venezuela..

[@Rolyeloso1]

Talento mi niche, afloja, ja,ja,ja, saludos.

[@abrahambreton4768]

Mis respetos, eres un monstruo hermano. Sigue haciendo mas de esa buena musica.

[@CarlosRuiz-bk1qc]

Excelente tema. Gracias!

[@bidaga]

Thanks for sharing these nice music and musicians... Merci

[@delfinmontoya4277]

percussion and reds sound very nice. thank you.

[@rinamartinez143]

Omg i sooooooooo love this song

[@jesusguerrero6075]

Hola muy linda musica saludos desde paraguay linda orquesta aguante la salsa megusta tu estilo musical

[@tribilinRivera]

Love it

[@rinamartinez143]

Omg i love this song

[@glaucusdeoliveira]

Maravilhoso conceito rítmico !! Lindíssima composição !! Bravíssimo !!!!!

[@nissiartworkshop]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 Woooow!!!

[@rickysanchez8709]

MuchsIsmos gracias pa" la mUsica

[@jonathanpoblete6137]

still listening 2021

[@francotirador5434]

Qué nivel, maravilloso

[@oceancalls52]

beautiful composition!

[@TheRenewaterman]

I LOVE IT INCREDIBLE ARENGMENT . JUST MAGNIFICO .

[@johnowen9940]

This language is been spoken by Yoruba in Nigeria

[@usergvhhyu1223]

It originates in West Africa.

[@theillestdrummer7822]

Wow what a genius band and the drummer was in his zone around the 8 minute mark onwards

[@trowmofi]

Marvellously done!

[@31416x000]

good music........... thanks

[@ccfunk1]

Excellent.

[@Picasso810]

These musicians ROCK & are classic

[@franklopsan6693]

Una belleza musical!!!!

[@whatsanme]

back into life music again...where have i been? :P

[@jotabaran]

Great channel , congratulations from Brasil.

[@leeolivo8490]

WEPA.... QUE VIVA LA MUSICA.... AWESOME SOUNDS

[@fernandrenauferrer7049]

increible !!

[@samuelpedroza7748]

👍esto es en irakere moderno que bravos todos dios los bendiga

Excelente! Tremendo concepto...

[@AntonioBustillos]

maestros!

[@congahead]

@congahead1 Thanks for your very kind words. Martin