Dougherty Arts Center
Tie-Dye Groovemaster Trachtenberg Should Stick to Singer-Songwriter Music
RECEIVED Mon., Sept. 19, 2005
Jay Trachtenberg,
You must not know anything about Latin jazz music. First, Michael Rodriguez of the Brew sounds along the lines of Al Di Meola and Strunz & Farah. Like “Rumba del Cielo,” “Jalapeno Charlie,” “Engano,” and “Manzanillo” (Brew originals), which you do not even mention in your review [“Texas Platters,” Music, Sept. 16]. This is the second time the Chronicle has reviewed a Brew CD and talked only about a cover song and totally ignored the original songs (by Michael Rodriguez). It's as if you only go to the cover songs; the Brew is known for their original songs. I would advise the Brew to not even send in a request for the Chronicle to review their CDs because it is obvious that you do not listen to the CD. Rumba Caliente is more of a flamenco jazz style CD, didn't you even listen? The reason the Brew fans buy their CDs is because of the original songs. The fans go to see Michael Rodriguez, because of his incredible fiery flamenco-style guitar, which you never mention in your review – how disrespectful! Your two stars are a joke ... this CD is top-notch. You should stick to reviewing singer-songwriter music, because that is all you and the Chronicle pay attention to.
You must not know anything about Latin jazz music. First, Michael Rodriguez of the Brew sounds along the lines of Al Di Meola and Strunz & Farah. Like “Rumba del Cielo,” “Jalapeno Charlie,” “Engano,” and “Manzanillo” (Brew originals), which you do not even mention in your review [“Texas Platters,” Music, Sept. 16]. This is the second time the Chronicle has reviewed a Brew CD and talked only about a cover song and totally ignored the original songs (by Michael Rodriguez). It's as if you only go to the cover songs; the Brew is known for their original songs. I would advise the Brew to not even send in a request for the Chronicle to review their CDs because it is obvious that you do not listen to the CD. Rumba Caliente is more of a flamenco jazz style CD, didn't you even listen? The reason the Brew fans buy their CDs is because of the original songs. The fans go to see Michael Rodriguez, because of his incredible fiery flamenco-style guitar, which you never mention in your review – how disrespectful! Your two stars are a joke ... this CD is top-notch. You should stick to reviewing singer-songwriter music, because that is all you and the Chronicle pay attention to.
Charlotte Scottino
Pflugerville
Pflugerville
