This is a new song. Words and Music by Edwin Vazquez. Quicky recorded in the studio to be recorded again. 

On My Own

This recording is just a sample of the song Mama Rosa with words,arrangement and music by Edwin. 

Mama Rosa

This song was written to a friend Edwin lost to Aids whose name was Pinky. She loved the rain so much that Edwin was sure to find her outside on a rainy day. When she was afflicted with the disease Edwin visited her at the hospital and sang to her and she told him her story. When she passed on he decided to honor her memory by dedicating "Ladyblue" to her. The intro of this song came to Edwin in a dream. So listen carefully..

Lady Blue

This is a newer version of the song I recorded on the original Faith cd. with James Grover and Alpha Halvorsen on guitar. Music written by James Grover. I added a different variations of my own background harmonies and decorative s. 

Faith

This song is a bit folky pop like..Just with me on the guitar doing some background vocals to myself. Its a very personal song about what we go through sometimes with the expectations people have of us..Recorded at Taylor Roig Studios

Lyrics: "Chances"
1. Intoxicated by the image, a prisoner of our own mind.
Its like trying hard to reach a scrimmage almost there but not quite..
Let's rehearse now for a minute,this time we might just get it right..
I'd like to see if we can limit the insecurities tonight.
I'd like to do away with mirrors for just a day if you don't mind....

I'd like to believe that I am beautiful..
I'd like to be someone you like
but how can I make you see that I am beautiful
while you put up a fight....how about a chance tonight?

2. I see the fear and speculation, we hear the judgments in the mind
Can you feel the isolation making its way from behind?
I want you to know that I get worried
I want you to know that I pretend
I'd like to see if we can bury the expectations and make amends
I'd like to do away with mirrors and really see you in the end\

I'd like to believe that I am beautiful
I'd like to be someone you try...with
but how can I make you see that I am beautiful if you already made up your mind?
what are my chances tonight?

I'd like to believe that I am beautiful
I'd like to be someone you like
but how can I make you see that I am beautiful?
While you put up a fight..how about a chance this time?

Give me a chance...I believe I'm worth a try
No man is an island its such a lonely place to be
How about a chance tonight? 
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Chances

An original balad written by Edwin Vazquez about heartbreak sung in Spanish called "Has Cambado" meaning you've changed from the "Faith" cd. featuring Mark Karminsky.

Has Cambiado

A Flamenco like Balad original song written by Edwin Vazquez featuring Edwin playing lead guitar for the intro and rhythm. Special guest guitarist Eric Manella playing subtle nuances of carefully and beautifully played lead throughout the remainder of the song. "Sin Ella" means "without her". A song about a man who finally discovers that he cannot live without the love of his life,running into a friend in the street and asking this friend to tell her that he's awaken.

Sin Ella

This version is from the Faith cd played by Edwin Vazquez on guitar with all background vocals also done by Edwin. Music was written by James Grover but at the time James lived in Boston. You can listen to the new updated version on here with James and Alpha Halvorsen playing on it. Quite a delight. The additional surprise to this track is that you can also experience once the song is over "upon waiting 10 seconds the "Bonus track" that includes Edwins mom Cecilia Vazquez singing her song Reflecion with him. A song much adored by Edwins fans.

This recording is of Edwins father when he was still physically present in the world. The loss of Roberto Vazquez Sr. was felt deeply by Edwin so Edwin decided to honor his father by dedicating the Faith cd to him. Its important to keep in mind that the Faith cd was created by pure chance and circumstances as Edwin went to Phase 4 studios only to create a demo cd of 5 songs for an opportunity to perform at the Merkin Concert Hall when a few days after engineer Ryan Fitch contacted Edwin to ask him if he desired to actually make a cd. So in essence the "Faith" cd was a creation of pure chance! Which is why Edwin chose to call it Faith..not to mention at an earlier time James Grover originally desired for the group at the time to be called Faith. It was however called "Sublime Groove". This was Edwins way of honoring James as well. The introduction of the cd with Edwins father Roberto Vazquez was something engineer Ryan Fitch hesitated strongly due to sound quality issues that were a result of the answering machine recording but Edwin was determined to make it happen and since then it has been one of the most touching additions to the Faith cd.

Intro- My Father On The Answering Machine'

Blues And Jazz

 +Edwin Vazquez 

Singer. Songwriter. Composer. Guitarist. Vocal Trumpeter. Percussionist. Artist. Model. 

Gypsy Soul Pioneer.

Edwin Vazquez was born to create music that loves. Blessed with raw talent and a spirited, gypsy soul, he fuses Rumba, Flamenco, Jazz, Bolero, R’n’B, Bossa Nova, and a whole lot of Rhythm to intricately craft astoundingly rich and poignant songs that sing to your heart, body and mind. 

In his vibrant musical journey he’s played with legends such as Paul Simon, Tony Vega, Marc Anthony and Tito Puente Jr., and graced the stages of Lincoln Center, Cami Concert Hall, Webster Hall, The Gershwin Theatre and many more throughout New York, Miami, Puerto Rico and Canada. Edwin’s debut album ‘Faith’, dedicated to his father, the gifted Bolero musician Roberto Vazquez, received critical press acclaim from the likes of El Mundo, Canales, El Impacto and Hoy El Diario, and earned him exclusive features on Telemundo and Univision.

Yet his voyage is just beginning, his experiences but a whisper of the places he’s destined to reach, the songs just waiting to be expressed, all the hearts he will touch and the people he will love through his music. 

“The best way I know how to love is through a song.” +E


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