Pedro Ruy-Blas ‎– Luna Llena (1975, LP/ CD, Spain)

Tracklist:
A1. Despertar
A2. Vivo de cualquier modo
A3. Lina
A4. Luna llena
B1. Déjame a mi aire
B2. La libertad
B3. La luz maravillosa del amor
B4. Hubo una vez un hombre

LP included on Pedro Ruy-Blas & Dolores/ Sus Mejores Grabaciones Para Discos Polydor (1973-1976)

"Spanish singer and composer, born in Madrid in 1949 as Pedro Ample Candel.He spent his early years as a musicians as part of the Pop/Rock groups The Brisks, Los Grimm and even Canarios during the 60's.By the 70's he started a solo career with several singles from early-70's, most of them banned from the Spanish dictatorship as subversive.In mid-70's he showed interest in Jazz music and recorded his debut ''Luna llena'' in 1975 (Polydor) with several of impressive guests: flutist/ sax player Jorge Pardo, bassist Alvaro Yebenes from Canarios, guitarist Andres Olaegui and later pianist of Vega Luis Fornes.
''Luna llena'' is an effort by Ruy-Blas to mix the Latin/Spanish music taste with Jazz-Fusion and he succeeded at some point.The album is quite easy-listening, lacking though a bit nerve or true intricacy and focusing more on melodic Latin-Jazz with a strong amount of vocals by Ruy-Blas.The instrumental parts have also a strong funky vibe in a sunny atmosphere with decent electric piano and groovy bass lines, being however rather commercial-sounding.There are bits of good instrumental sections with fine work by Pardo on flutes and Tomas San Miguel on electric piano and some psychedelic vocal-filled opening passages with hypnotic guitar and synth parts.The blend is actually inconsistent despite being well-played, a nice demanding instrumental adventure is surprisingly followed by parts close to Jazz-Funk with limited interest.
This album is possibly a decent addition to any collection, if you are after some tropical Latin-Fusion with a pleasant atmosphere throughout.Fans of more progressive listenings should try some samples first.On the thin line between a good and an average album". (apps79)