Those house-rockin’ guys with the “New York attitude” – those “La Peluca” guys,” Dave Santiago & Latin Affair – are back and keepin’ it real with their long-awaited, outrageously-fresh and more-heavy-duty-than-ever second production! (I’m not kidding you – as I sit here writing while listening to this CD, I find I’m typing in clave!) “Rumbeando En El Solar”delivers hard-driving authenticity, sparkling musicianship and dazzling originality throughout. Seven of its nine tracks were penned by Dave Santiago, Sr. and members of Latin Affair, and all arrangements -- including those of two refreshingly-presented standards -- plus the release’s recording, artwork, and production, are “in-house. Made in NYC”. Core members onboard with founding bandleader, lead vocalist and percussionist Dave, Sr. are his son, flutist, arranger and now, Latin Affair’s musical director, Dave, Jr. – a prodigy who’s matured artistically before our eyes -- plus mega-ta...