Mandrill – Live at Montreux Jazz Festival (2002)

 Mandrill formed in Brooklyn, New York City in 1968. The original band included three brothers: Carlos Wilson (trombone, percussion, vocals), Lou Wilson (1941-2013) (trumpet, percussion, vocals), and Ric Wilson (sax, percussion, vocals). The Wilson brothers were born in Panama and grew up in the Bedford–Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. The brothers played music together from childhood, but also led diverse lives. Mandrill’s long standing founder, member, and Harvard College grad, Doctor Ricardo Wilson (known as “Doc Ric”) coupled his musical career with being a Cardiologist and Internal Medicine Specialist. Carlos Wilson, following his service as a Vietnam vet, was also one of the co-founders of Mandrill, bringing his Mannes School of Music writing and arranging skills to the group. The band's music is a complex mix of Funk, Jazz, Latin, R&B, Rock and Afro-Caribbean sounds.

0:00 Outta da Bush 1:52 Mandrill 12:54 Rollin' on 23:12 Cohelo 33:30 Hang Loose 38:52 Mango meat 44:15 Peace and Love - Amani Na Mapenzi 57:23 House of Wood 1:03:39 Give it All 1:11:00 Fencewalk Baritone Saxophone, Harmonica, Viola – Keith Barry Bass – Louis Castro Lead Guitar – Marc Rey Organ [B3], Synthesizer – Arlan Schierbaum Vocals, Congas, Trumpet – Lou Wilson Vocals, Drums, Percussion – Neftali Santiago Vocals, Guitar, Flute, Trombone, Timbales – Carlos Wilson Vocals, Percussion, Bass – Wolf Wilson Vocals, Percussion, Tenor Saxophone – Ric Wilson