Island Gypsy

MEGAWAVE Records MEGW 0272


This debut album of Dark Chocolate features Kim Stone (Spyro Gyra, The Rippingtons) on electric and fretless bass and 12-string bajo sexto; Joseph Lucido on guitar and guitar synth; Aaron Stone on drums, percussion, marimba, and piano; Alan Steinberger (March of the Penguins) on piano; Ronnie Ray Padilla on flute, piano, guitar, and percussion; Nico Georis on piano; Clay Henry on percussion; and others. This Caribbean-flavored set will inspire spontaneous dance. These established side men and A-list session players create a new sound that provides a few familiar themes, but stretches outside pre-conceived boundaries. Vocalist Jaqui Hope is featured on Samba Rio.