In 1996, Ralph Irizarry created his own Latin jazz project--a septet with Latin percussion instruments instead of the typical drum set. Timbalaye's repertoire combines contemporary jazz sounds with rhythmic elements from all over Latin America, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and even Africa.
Ralph Irizarry (timbales, claves), Felipe Luciano (spoken word), Raul Agraz (trumpet), Alex Norris (trumpet), Noah Bless (trombone), Bob Franceschini (soprano sax., tenor sax.), Andrea Brachfeld (flute), Luis Perdomo (piano, hammond organ), Mike Stern (guitar), Waldo Chavez (electric bass)
Tracklisting:
1. The Jockey (5:10)
2. Palabra Rebelde (5:12)
3. Car Horns (7:20)
4. No Puede Haber (6:27)
5. Inner Voice (4:59)
6. ĦAy! New York, Tu Sabes (6:54)
7. On The Road (6:37)
8. Jammin' In Heaven (4:10)
Released 2003.