Negroni’s true passion never left him throughout and in 2002 he created Negroni’s Trio, a truly amazing combination where jazz, classic lyricism and Afro Latin punches merge. Negroni’s Trio consists of his son Nomar Negroni, a gifted and powerful drummer, and alternating guest bass players including John Benítez, Marco Panascia, Michael Bordelon and Jonathan Estes, amongst others.
A product of the famed Berklee College of Music, Nomar’s career also includes session work for various great jazz and pop artists and recently was nominated as 2008 Best Drummer of the Year by The Latin Jazz Corner.
Throughout his journey, Negroni performed with the likes of Apollo Sound and was the featured pianist with La Sonora Ponceña when his mentor, the famed Papo Lucca, was unavailable to perform. Simultaneously, Negroni established a successful career as one of the most solicited director, producer and pop music arrangers all while on tour as pianist and director with numerous multinational artists.
Their debut album, “Naturaleza/Nature” (2003 Universal Music Latino), combines progressive jazz elements, pop and Latin music, while at the same time pays homage to the spirit of his native island. Since its release, “Naturaleza/Nature” achieved accolades on jazz and new age radio stations throughout the US.
The follow up album, “Piano/Drums/Bass” (2005 Universal Music Latino), was nominated in the category of Best Latin Jazz Album for the Latin GRAMMY (2005); achieved airplay in over 370 worldwide radio stations and reached Top 15 on the charts (Jazz Week Charts, USA). This production combines classic and Afro Caribbean elements, bass lines with great rhythmic sense, piano vamps and brilliant percussion solos. Negroni’s Trio received international acclaim upon the release of this CD in Japan, Spain, Argentina, England, Greece, Uruguay, Indonesia and Mexico.
Their third album release “Negroni’s Trio LIVE” (2005 NTC) was recorded in a very intimate theatre in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Produced by the quality of musicianship and rapport of Negroni and Negroni’s Trio, resulted in an effervescent set, offering tunes breaking new ground in jazz. A true melodic pleasure that became a good choice for both the occasional listener looking for the “best of” the band, and also for the hard–core fan who will savour the fine details and musical variants of Negroni’s Trio.
The Trio’s most recent release “Father & Son” (2008 Cacao Music) is “not only fresh and intimate, it showcases Negroni’s unique approach to the Latin-jazz medium, showing us that it is indeed possible to say something new”. -Rebeca Mauleón (Jazz Times Magazine). The album is an uncompromising yet totally accessible look at one of the finest working Jazz groups today.
In between recording sessions and teaching as part of Miami Dade College’s Latin Jazz Institute, Negroni’s Trio’s vast schedule of international festivals and local presentations include Java Jazz Festival (Indonesia), Vivamerica Festival (Spain), Heineken Jazz Festival (Puerto Rico) and many more.
The audiences of Negroni’s Trio are seduced by their classic lyricism, innovative and fresh piano improvisations - in both standard as well as original repertoire. They repeatedly electrify audiences with the energy and synergy that is transmitted during their live idyllic performances. Negroni’s Trio holds nothing back – they deliver any emotion one rations themselves - Infused with blissful sensations reeling in listeners in the pursuit of an ideal and ultimate euphoria.
Waiting For You
Negroni's Trio Lyrics
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Oh, help me, I wanna go there sometimes
And you're so out of reach, it's so hard
Oh, help me
Baby, I'm way out of line, oh yeah
But if still you need me sometime
Oh, I'm waiting for you
Baby, I, I'm waiting for you
Waiting for you, I'm waiting for you
Well, my friends they say that you're no good for me
Oh, help me, I wanna believe them sometimes
But it's simply just of your necessity
Oh, help me, baby, I'm falling too hard, oh yeah
It was too late from the start
So I'm waiting for you, waiting for you
I'm waiting for you
Baby I, I'm waiting for you
Waiting for you, I'm waiting for you
Baby, I'm losing my mind
Is it a matter of time
But if you should need me, me sometime
Oh yeah, baby, I'm not far behind
I'm waiting for you, waiting for you
I'm waiting for you
Baby, I, I'm waiting for you
Waiting for you, I'm waiting for you
Baby I
I'm gonna be waiting for you
I'm gonna be waiting for you
Baby I
Baby I, I'm waiting for you
Gonna be waiting for you
Gonna be waiting for you
I'm waiting for you
Waiting, waiting
The song ‘Waiting for You’ by Negroni’s Trio tells the story of a person who is deeply in love with someone, but that love is unrequited. The first verse is about how the singer’s mother warned them not to get too emotionally invested in this relationship because it will only cause them pain. However, the singer cannot help themselves and wants to be with this person even though they seem to be unattainable. The chorus repeats ‘I’m waiting for you’ which tells us that the singer is still waiting for their love interest to reciprocate their feelings.
In the second verse, the singer’s friends try to intervene in the relationship as they believe that the love interest is not good for them. However, the singer’s love is unconditional and believes that being with this person is a necessity for them. The singer also acknowledges that they are falling too hard and fast which is causing them to lose their minds. Despite this, the singer is still waiting for the love interest to come around.
The bridge talks about the possibility of the love interest eventually realizing their feelings for the singer. The singer believes that when this happens, they will be there waiting for them. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus ‘I’m waiting for you’ which drives home the point that the singer’s love is unwavering.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, my mama told me not to go too far
My mother has advised me not to get too involved with certain things.
Oh, help me, I wanna go there sometimes
However, I still feel the desire to pursue those things at times and need assistance.
And you're so out of reach, it's so hard
You, the person I am interested in, seem unreachable and it is difficult to connect.
Oh, help me
I need help or support in dealing with these feelings.
Baby, I'm way out of line, oh yeah
I understand that my interest in you may be improper or incorrect but I cannot help how I feel.
But if still you need me sometime
Regardless, if you require my assistance, I will stand by and wait for you.
Oh, I'm waiting for you
I am waiting for your signal or indication that you require my presence.
Waiting for you, I'm waiting for you
I am patiently waiting for you to make a move or establish a connection.
Well, my friends they say that you're no good for me
My friends have warned me that getting involved with you would not be a good idea or could have negative consequences.
Oh, help me, I wanna believe them sometimes
Although I trust and value my friends' opinions, I still have my own personal feelings and hopes.
But it's simply just of your necessity
My interest in you is not necessarily logical or rational, but rather a matter of personal desire or need.
Oh, help me, baby, I'm falling too hard, oh yeah
These feelings are becoming stronger and more difficult to resist or ignore.
It was too late from the start
Perhaps from the beginning, it was not a good idea for me to pursue you, but now it is too late to turn back or change my feelings.
So I'm waiting for you, waiting for you
Despite these challenges or obstacles, I am still waiting for you to make a move or express your interest.
Baby I, I'm waiting for you
I still have feelings for you and am willing to wait for you as long as necessary.
Baby, I'm losing my mind
My feelings for you are becoming overwhelming or causing me distress.
Is it a matter of time
I wonder if these feelings will pass over time or if they are here to stay.
But if you should need me, me sometime
Regardless of my mental state or doubts, if you require my assistance, I will be there for you.
Oh yeah, baby, I'm not far behind
I am always ready and willing to be there for you, even if it means sacrificing my own well-being or sanity.
Gonna be waiting for you
I have no intention of giving up on you or these feelings.
Waiting, waiting
I will continue to wait for you patiently until you are ready to pursue a relationship or establish a connection with me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: DONALD ANTHONY DENNIS, ANDRE GORDON, KIRK ANDRE BENNETT, LAMONT SAVORY, KERON MARK SALMON
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