In a fitting tribute to the late great RAF Robertson we've selected Andy Narell's DIS 1. 4. RAF as our 2016 Panorama selection. Andy has assembled an impressive cast of international musicians for this production including:
- Anysett McPherson on piano - Anysett grew up in Cuba and is a much admired singer, pianist and Cuban Jazz composer
- Thierry Fanfant on base - Thierry is originally from Guadeloupe bit is currently based in Paris, France.
- The legendary Inor Sotolongo on percussions - Another Cuban currently current living in France
- Gregory Louis on drums - Gregory is currently based in France.
The track was recorded at the renowned Parisian recording studio Studios Ferber in Paris by Philippe Avril assisted by Mathieu Lefevre. The video was produced by Anita Bonan who shared the camera work with Zelie Auffret. The tune has been out for a week and is getting rave reviews online.
This is a beautiful tribute to Raf. It captures the creative chord movements associated with Raf superbly. Well done Andy! If the band can capture the energy that the Late Jit Samaroo achieved when he arranged "Pan for Carnival", Raf's first "pan" song, for Renegades, then the band will be a contender. [Alvin Daniel/Trinidad]
Sweeeeet!!! I'm so in love with this song and will be so honored to play it with Birdsong this year!!!!! [Dian Thomas/Florida]
Beautiful, catchy melody. Love the piece. A wonderful tribute to Raf. [Matthew Davies/Australia ]
Who knows better! Silver riffs, sweet prayer to Raf....by Andy Narell! Thousand thanks Andy![Sidi Streetly/Barbados]
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