Issac Delgado - Live in Prospect Park
Brooklyn, NY, July 5, 2007

Fans and curious spectators waited in the pouring rain to hear the man from Cuba. Around 9:15 p.m., Issac and his band (all dressed in black) hit the stage to a medley of his earlier hits (Necesito una amiga/No me mires a los ojos/La Fórmula) and the crowd with rain and all were in heaven. Next, he went into "Catalina" where his son (Jr.) did a not-so-convincing solo, followed by other keyboardist Milton who did a better job, but nothing spectacular.

"Sandunguita" - a staple in Issac’s live shows, was next with a more salsa style arrangement. "Dime cuál es" from his "Prohibido" 2005 recording was next, and this was one of the highlights from the show. It was a smoker, folks were dancing all over the park and the band seemed at home with this one, while Issac was in top vocal form with his tone and improvisation skills. Funny thing was that he played 3 tracks from this recording, but none from his new one, "Primera plana".

An uninspired performance of "El macao" from "Prohibido" followed and this gave way to "El pregón de chocolate", which unfortunately really showed the band's lack of timba tumbao. For starters, something that sets timba bands apart is the drum kit and that was missing from this set. The pianos were not strong or loud enough which made the song sound flat.

The show ended with the opening of "Los sitios entero" which gave way to "Si te gusta mi compas". NY musician Bobby Allende guested on percussion.

The concert lasted for about an hour and while it was a good show (you cannot beat free admission) the band seemed lacking in some aspects. They are a new young band so it will be interesting to see how they will sound six months from now.

P.S. - The Mexican group, Las Pistoleras and Xiomara Lougart (great vocals) and her band were the opening acts.

Songs:
1- Medley: Necesito una amiga/No me mires alos ojos/La Fórmula
2- Catalina
3- Sandunguita
4- Dime cuál es
5- El macao
6- Pregón de chocolate
7- Los sitios entero/Si te gusta mi compás

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