"Beso de un Minuto" positions the bolero as the ultimate global expression of Hispanic romanticism. This track represents the deliberate decision made alongside songwriter Jim Donato to integrate a bolero , serving as a profound tribute to the most sublime and universal side of Hispanic music heritage.
The bolero dares to convey what other contemporary genres shy away from, preserving the essential power of subtlety and intellectual intimacy—qualities far bolder and more resonant than any explicit lyric found in today's trending songs. "Beso de un Minuto" embodies pure vintage heritage, stemming from a composition by Gumersindo Donato (Jim's father: 1929–1988). Infusing these global sounds with deep personal lineage, the arrangement and vocal delivery carry the enduring influence of my own father (1915–2012) in every chord, phrase, motif, capturing the timeless elegance of how a true bolero must be interpreted on a global stage.
CREDITS:
Author: Gumersindo Donato / Jim Donato
Production, Direction, and Arrangements: Luchito Muñoz
Baby Bass: Giovanni Machuca
Piano: Luchito Muñoz
Trumpets: Luis Cuenca
Trombones: David Gonzales
Alto Saxophone: Cristian Romero
Tenor and Baritone Saxophone: Luis Narro
Full Percussion: Cesar Alencastre
Vocals: Luchito Muñoz
Backing Vocals: Junior Caro & Marlon Maldonado
Mixing and Mastering: Dennis Shapiama
Executive Production: Jim Donato