Being a longtime member of the critically acclaimed bands Nueva Manteca and the Cubop City Big Band, well-known percussionist Nils Fischer had the honor to perform with some stars of Latin music, among them Pio Leiva, Armando Peraza, Paquito D\'Rivera, Giovanni Hidalgo, Chocolate Armenteros, Michel Camilo and Orestes Vilató.Read a few comments of some masters on \'¡Gracias Joe Cuba!\':
\"I enjoy Nils\' recording very much, and I already have listened to the recording a lot. I like the unique and very interesting concept! Many bands nowadays just copy the old stuff but Nils and his musicians have really created something new. Nils\' conga playing is great! People should hear this. Congratulations, Nils - ¡Que Chévere!\"»» Click here for samples of \'¡Gracias Joe Cuba!\', and the order link.
Joe Cuba, New York City
\"Nils Fischer, one of the most important percussionists in Holland, has exploded as a leader with this 1st CD which feels like his 20th CD as a leader. This has to be one of the top recordings of the year!\"
Ralph Irizarry, New York City
\"You are not only very musical but you also know what you are doing, and your new album proves that. The music is very organized, very authentic and very, very good. You should be proud of yourself!\"
Armando Peraza, San Mateo - California
\"On this heartfelt tribute, Nils takes things up a notch enhancing the classic Joe Cuba vibe sound by adding horns and making the rhythm section even more explosive with his great playing and musical direction. Mambo with a touch of jazz is still the hippest dance music around and I\'m glad musicians like Nils are here to remind us of that. Bravo mi hermano!!!\"
Bobby Sanabria, New York City
\"Nils is at the forefront of keeping the tradition of the tumbadora alive and well in Europe. Anchored by his solid playing, ¡Gracias Joe Cuba! swings like crazy!\"
John Santos, San Francisco - California
\"I had the pleasure of playing with Nils and I think he is a great all-round player, lots of swing and energy all the time!\"
Orestes Vilató, Martinez - California
“This record is special and needs to be listened by everybody. In my opinion the match between the forceful punch of the percussion tracks and the melodic intention of the brass combined with the contrapuntal writing makes a surprising listening experience. Hope you get to hear it soon...”
Jon Fausty, Tampa – Florida
