"Yo Soy Ritmo" (translated: "I Am Rhythm"), is a collection of Salsa/Latin Jazz music that Paul Lopez wrote between the years of 1963 and 2004 for 18-piece big band orchestra. Though they were written over 41 years time, these charts compliment one another very well, making listening to the CD a real joy! You won't be able to sit still. You will find yourself moving to the music if not all-out dancing. Paul Lopez is a legend in the world of Latin Jazz. He never allowed himself to be held back by his paraplegic physical status which was caused by polio when he was only two years of age. When thinking about Paul's 86 years of life, one can't help but think of how remarkable it is that he has been able to accomplish as much as he has. In addition to being a renowned composer and arranger, he is a very skilled trumpet player, having played with the likes of Tito Puente, Stan Kenton, Noro Morales, Sy Oliver and Miguelito Valdes. "Yo Soy Rit...