1. Fireflies
2. Fiesta
3. Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) - Gato Barbieri, Coster, Tom
4. Don't Cry Rochelle
5. Adios, Pt. 1
6. I Want You - Gato Barbieri, Ware, Leon
7. Behind the Rain - Gato Barbieri, Alpert, Herb
8. Los Desperados
9. Adios, Pt. 2
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The album on which a fire-breathing revolutionary transformed himself into a smooth Latin love man, under the guidance of producer Herb Alpert and associate producer Michelle (Mrs. Gato) Barbieri. The rhythm tracks are tight and funky in a facile '70s fuzak sort of way, and Jay Chattaway's CTI-inspired orchestrations sound dated and corny. The arrangements conspire to stifle the Third World scream in Barbieri's raw and impassioned tenor sax tone. Yet he still manages to mate the steamy temperament of the tango with upscale funk on covers of Santana's "Europa" and Marvin Gaye's "I Want You." --Rick Mitchell
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- Audio CD: 0 pages (1990-10-25)
- Publisher: A&M
- Label: A&M
- Studio: A&M
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 23 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #41699
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Summary: the once great... 2008-08-06
Comment: Gato is still an excellent sax player, but the thrill is definitely gone, he's no longer anywhere near the cutting edge he existed on in the 60s and 70s. With the exception of The Third World Revisited, you can tell how good a Barbieri album is by the used price. Mass produced smooth stuff ends up in the delete bins fastest. His later stuff is good for a day or two, but doesn't stand up to repeated listening. Some of the latest stuff can't stand up to one hearing. The passion is missing.
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Summary: Essential Flavor of Smooth Flavored Latin Emotions 2008-01-02
Comment: I was turn on to this not too long on Atlanta's Smooth Jazz 107.5 when they were playing "Europa" (originally recorded by Carlos Santana). Good Disc all the way through. This is how saxophonist impersario Gato Barbieri brought in it that made it go big time. Produced by the one and only Herb Alpert and plus assistance from his wife, Michelle Barbieri. Agree with the rest of the reviews here that believe it's unbelievable, essential and fill with Latin flavor and a touch of salsa and smooth reality. Jay Chattaway's CTI-based arrangements is incredible and strong with good kicks from the brass and strings. Fireflies, Fiesta, Los Desperados are thrilling with fire. Also Herbie's own "Behind the Rain" is consider yet the absolute piece of work of them all. Remember Herb's version 3 years after that on RISE? Thrill to have this at any collection.
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Summary: Jazzy fiesta for your ears 2006-12-04
Comment: Very romantic music from Argentinian saxophone player Gato Barbieri.
The music is perfect to relax you and calm you down.
Especially, the track "Europa" is very pleasant -
the "105.9 Smooth Jazz" radio in Washington DC used to play it all the time...
I like this CD and I'm sure you will love it too.
By the way, I just read that "Gato" means "Cat" in Spanish.
His real name is Leandro Barbieri.
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Summary: caliente 2006-11-02
Comment: i think that the rendition of 'EUROPA" BY MR.GATO is one of the finest piece of music that i have ever come across,and wish that he would do more of this type of music,being the great saxaphone player that he is.he plays that song with feeling.the sounds that come forth are beautiful and haunting and keeps me hanging on every note. europa is the favorite of my wife and me. george bottoni
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Summary: Its smooth and sensual.. provocative and clear 2006-06-16
Comment: Its for those moments where sensual meets smooth and you are in your provocative mood.. its saxophone perfect
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