Ruben Caban Tales From The Trunk

 Ruben Caban

Tales From The Trunk

Trombonist Ruben Caban’s new release “Tales From The Trunk”, is an ambitious new project inspired by the everyday musical experiences musicians live throughout their careers as they load their trunks with their tools and aspirations. It fuses an array of  improvisational styles, from straight ahead standards such as Kenny Dorham’s "Lotus Blossom” and JJ Johnson’s infamous version of Jule Styne’s "Time After Time" to original large ensemble compositions in Funk, Fusion, Chacarera and Latin Jazz recorded by both small ensembles and a full Big Band. 

To tell this “tale” Caban dug deep into his trunk and features original compositions and arrangements by himself, such the title track “The Trunk” as well as various composers ranging from original music by Grammy award winning composer Rafael Valencia to a reimagined arrangement by Alex Pope Norris of the timeless classic “Obsesion” by Pedro Flores. Also included is Wayne Shorter’s “Speak No Evil”, showcasing the latin side of the Jazz giant’s composition. 

The line up is a dream team of recognized jazz artists and future jazz giants such as:

-Ruben Caban Trombone/producer/composer/arranger

-Brian Lynch- Trumpet

-Alex Pope Norris-Trumpet/arranger

-Ed Calle - sax

-Nestor Torres - Flute

-Francisco Torres - Trombone

-Rafael Roche - Trombone

-Angel Subero - Bass Trombone

-Roberto Vizcaino Jr - Percussion

-Camilo Velandia - Guitars

-Tal Cohen - Piano 

- Kemuel Roig - Piano/Keys

-Agustin Conti - Bass/B3 Organ/composer/arranger

-Lino Piquero - Baby Bass

-David Chiverton- Drums

-Waldo Madeira - Drums

-Ludwig Afonso-Drums

-Jose “Pepe” Espinosa - Timbales

-Edwin Bonilla- Percussion

And many more…….

1. The Trunk (5:42)

by Ruben Caban

2. Lotus Blossom (7:23)

by Kenny Dorham/Arr. Ruben Caban

3. Speak No Evil (7:30)

by Wayne Shorter/arr. Ruben Caban

4. Time After Time (8:21)

by Jule Styne/ Arr. Ruben Caban

5. Mission Hill (6:39)

by Agustin Conti

6. Ruben’s Mambo (5:06)

by Pablo Gil

7. Obsecion (8:19)

by Pedro Flores/arr. Alex Norris

8. Chacha’s Tune (5:06)

by Rafael Valencia

More About Ruben Caban:

Born in the Island of Puerto Rico, trombonist Ruben Caban has toured and/or recorded as asideman and featured soloist with an array of internationally renowned artists in a variety of genres such as; Frankie Valli, Jon Secada, Michael Feinstein, Raul Diblasio, Ed Calle, Antonio Adolfo, Alain Perez, Nicole Henry, Dianne Shurr, Randy Brecker, Arturo Sandoval, Ira Sullivan, Roberto Carlos, Luis Enrique, Sandra De Sa, Nestor Torres, The O’Jays, Cheo Feliciano, Giovanni Hidalgo, Vico C, Oscar De Leon, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Victor Manuel, La India, Paquito De Rivera and many more. 

Tales From The Trunk is his third release as leader.

For Further Information contact: rubencaban@gmail.com