Elixir was released earlier in 2015 on CD by Brooklyn-based Pipiki Records; we now offer this deluxe 180 gram collector-friendly and DJ-ready wax version of the album, strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide, complete with 4-panel insert featuring bilingual lyrics and informative liner notes. A treat for audiophiles, the record boasts an all analogue production, start to finish. Produced by Jose Conde and Andy Taub. Cover art by Yuri Shimojo. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to groove to a slice of the “fresh wave” (ola fresca) served up by Jose Conde and his smokin’ sextet.
Weaving musical bridges that connect traditional and modern Cuban dance music with salsa, funk, and world beat rhythms, Ola Fresca have evolved a swinging, fearless tropical sound. Through the creative energy and leadership of Brooklyn-based musician, composer and singer Jose Conde, Ola Fresca has gone from strength to strength over the last 10 years, with two previous acclaimed, award winning albums under their belt.
“In a world where salsa sometimes gets diluted into pop, [the album] masterfully brings together the finest elixirs: son cubano (Cuban son), Cuban rumba and timba, and Puerto Rican-style salsa, featuring at times the powerful two-trombone sound. On some of the pieces, Ola Fresca intentionally blend old-school son cubano with salsa, creating unexpected twists. Elixir is clearly one of the best albums of the year in the tropical Latin music category.”
