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Afro Blues Quintet Plus One — New Directions ... LP
Mira, Late 60s. Very Good- .... $9.99
Great work by one of the grooviest groups on the LA 60s scene! The Afro Blues Quintet have a blend of soul jazz and Latin styles that's similar to the best 60s work by Cal Tjader, or to records by small combos like the Quartette Tres Bien or The Latin Jazz Quintet. Lots of grooves have a nice... read more

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new Rolando Aguilo — Cuban Jam Session Vol 1 (Descarga Cubana) ... CD
Maype, Early 60s. New Copy .... $9.99 12.99
Classic Cuban jazz material from the group of trumpeter Rolando Aquilo – done in a style that's a bit tighter than some of the other Jam Session albums from the time, but still plenty darn great! Rolando's trumpet is firmly in the lead on most tracks, but the overall presentation is still... read more

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new Jose Alberto — De Pueblo Y Con Clase ... CD
RMM/Sony, 1994. Used .... $3.99

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Jose Alberto — Sueno Contigo ... LP
RMM, 1988. Very Good+ .... $7.99

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Luis Alberto — Urban Salsa – Street Swing With Luis Alberto ... CD
Discos Fuentes, 2000. Used .... $6.99

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Alegre All Stars — They Just Don't Makim Like Us Any More ... LP
Alegre, 1976. Very Good .... $24.99
Excellent compilation of some of the best tracks recorded by the Alegre All Stars. One of the greatest recording projects in Latin music, the Alegre All Stars was a loose collective of great talents like Charlie Palmieri, Bobby Rodriguez, Chombo, Jo Quijano, Kako, Johnny Pacheco, and lots of... read more

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Jesus Alemany & Cubanismo — Reencarnacion ... CD
Hannibal, 1998. Used .... $3.99 Just Sold Out!

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Fernando Alvarez — Volver ... LP
Gema, Early 60s. Very Good- .... $1.99

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Teo Laura Amao — El Sonido De La Carretera Central (limited edition) ... LP
Mass Tropicas, 1970s. New Copy .... $15.99
Amazing work from a legendary Peruvian guitarist – an electric player who works here with a really wonderful sense of groove – and often an echoey tone that's completely sublime! Most numbers have this bouncy, tropical sort of vibe – but the guitar really gives them all an edge,... read more

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Angel — New Beginning ... CD
Prime, 2001. Used .... $5.99

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Harvey Averne — Harvey Averne Barrio Band ... LP
Heavy Duty, 1971. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
An excellent album by Latin Soul arranger Harvey Averne! This set is miles ahead of Harvey's work from the 60s – a heavy set of 70s grooves that has a lot of Chicano rock influences, and which mixes together percussion, electric guitar, soulful vocals, and plenty of other tasty instrumental... read more

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Bobby Ross Avila — My Destiny ... CD
Perspective, 1993. Used .... $1.99

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Sammy Ayala — Sammy Ayala ... CD
Candela, 2010. New Copy .... $12.99
A great little set from salsa legend Sammy Ayala – an original member of the 50s born Cortijo Y Su Combo orchestra of Puerto Rico – singing warmly and wonderfully on this excellent self-titled set on the Candela label! An all star roster of modern producers and players indebted to... read more

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Ray Barretto — Acid ... LP
Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
A monster! If you buy one Latin record this year – make it this one – because it's one of the greatest ever recorded! Ray's late 60s Acid album is a landmark recording – a sublime mixture of Latin jazz, percussion, and soul – grooving hard in a variety of styles, and... read more

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new Ray Barretto — At His Best ... CD
Fania, 2001. Used .... $18.99

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Ray Barretto — Barretto Power ... LP
Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
A great Ray Barretto album from 1972 – one that beautifully showcases the master percussionist as he effortlessly shifts between Latin soul and 70's salsa styles! The group's nice and lean – with Adalberto Santiago on vocals, Papy Roman on trumpet, Louis Cruz on piano, and the great... read more

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Ray Barretto — Eye Of The Beholder ... LP
Atlantic/Fania, 1977. Near Mint- .... $8.99
A great little album from Ray – even if it is a bit different than some of his other work from earlier years. The feel is kind of 70s R&B, with a jazzy touch, and if you're not looking for straight Latin stuff, this is actually a pretty great album – as Ray gets the group to work... read more

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Ray Barretto — Hard Hands ... LP
Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
Killer stuff all around! This album's a monster – one of Ray's greatest, with the same sort of Latin Soul groove heard famously on his classic Acid LP. The record has Ray cutting across many genres – blending Latin, soul, jazz, and a slight bit of funk – all into a set of... read more

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Ray Barretto — La Cuna ... LP
CTI, 1981. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
A nice jammer from the "second wind" period of CTI – and a strong return to Latin jazz for Ray! The set's a great mixture of smooth CTI electric funk and Latin-oriented grooves – and it features work by Ray on congas and percussion, plus a list of players that includes Tito... read more

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Ray Barretto — Latino Con Soul ... LP
West Side Latino, Mid 60s. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
Killer material from the mid 60s – recorded for United Artists after Ray's initial watusi work for Tico – and in a similar style that has mixes together Ray's Charanga Moderna sound with some more boogaloo and Latin Soul numbers! The record's a key bridge between these two chapters of... read more

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Ray Barretto — Message ... LP
Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
One of Ray Barretto's hardest-hitting salsa albums of the 70s – a raw set of grooves that's got Ray moving away from the playfulness of the Latin Soul years, into a more righteous mode that's easily guessed at from the title of the set! The vibe here is very straightforward – with Ray... read more

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new Ray Barretto — Rhythm Of Life – Ritmo De La Vida ... LP
Fania, 1982. Very Good .... $9.99
A cheesy cover, but a really top-shelf effort from Ray Barretto – one that has him standing strongly in the early 80s, at a time when most other leaders of his nature were beginning to falter! The record's still strongly in the Barretto salsa mode of the 70s, but it's also got a jazzy... read more

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Ray Barretto — Together ... LP
Fania, 1971. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
An early 70s killer from Ray – recorded right in the same era as most of his best albums! The feel here is strongly in the salsa mode – as Ray steps effortlessly from the Latin Soul era into a whole new decade of musical magic. And like the best of his 60s work, Ray's salsa cooks at a... read more

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new Joe Bataan — Best ... CD
Fania, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used .... $16.99

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Joe Bataan — Gypsy Woman ... LP
Fania, 1967. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
Stunning soul from the great Joe Bataan – a really groundbreaking mix of modes that's right up there with the best of the Spanish Harlem scene of the late 60s! The album is Joe Bataan's debut for the Fania Records label – and the start of an incendiary run of Latin classics that... read more

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Joe Bataan — Gypsy Woman ... LP
Fania, 1967. Near Mint- (reissue).... $7.99 Just Sold Out!
Stunning soul from the great Joe Bataan – a really groundbreaking mix of modes that's right up there with the best of the Spanish Harlem scene of the late 60s! The album is Joe Bataan's debut for the Fania Records label – and the start of an incendiary run of Latin classics that... read more
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Joe Bataan — Mr New York & The East Side Kids ... LP
Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
Amazing work from the Spanish Harlem underground of the late 60s! From the title, to the cover, to the beautiful blend of songs, this album perfectly sums up the rich energy and raw power bubbling in the NuYorican scene of the time – effortlessly blending together soul, Latin, jazz, and funk... read more

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Joe Bataan — Riot ... LP
Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
A real killer from the legendary Joe Bataan – an album of righteous power that really lives up to the dynamic promise of the title and cover! Joe Bataan's in top form throughout – serving up a blend of Latin grooves and 60s soul influences that few other artists of the time could touch... read more

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Joe Bataan — Saint Latin's Day Massacre ... LP
Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
A real turning point for Joe Bataan – and the beginning of his funky Latin sound of the 70s! The album was one of the first in Joe's "Salsoul" style – a sweet blend of Latin rhythms, late 60s Latin soul influences, and some of the hipper styles bubbling through the NuYorican... read more

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Joe Bataan — Salsoul ... LP
Mericana, 1973. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
A landmark album from Joe Bataan – so great, that it made the entire record company change its name! The record has Joe really bursting out after his seminal Latin Soul work of the late 60s – blending Latin rhythms and American soul into a whole new style of music – one that Joe... read more

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Joe Bataan — Subway Joe ... LP
Fania, 1969. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
One of our favorite Latin soul albums ever – a rollicking mix of upbeat party tracks, gentle ballads, and more – all handled with the undeniable magic that is Joe Bataan at his best! The album kicks off with the fantastic groover "Subway Joe" – a hilarious tune about... read more
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Joe Bataan — Subway Joe ... LP
Fania, 1969. Near Mint- (reissue).... $8.99
One of our favorite Latin soul albums ever – a rollicking mix of upbeat party tracks, gentle ballads, and more – all handled with the undeniable magic that is Joe Bataan at his best! The album kicks off with the fantastic groover "Subway Joe" – a hilarious tune about... read more
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Batacumbele — Batacumbele In Concert – Live At The University Of Puerto Rico ... CD
Montuno, 1988. New Copy .... $9.99 13.99
A great live date from Batacumbele – a double-length album that really lets the group open up, stretch out, and do their thing! Given that Batacumbele's all about complicating the percussion patterns of their rhythms, the album's live, extended jams are perfect for demonstrating their best... read more

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Jose Bello — Expresa E Interpreta Sus Sentimentos ... LP
Lo Mejor, 1984. Near Mint- .... $29.99

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Lucecita Benitez — Ole Lucecita! ... CD
Disco Hit (Puerto Rico), 1966. Used .... $6.99

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Bennito Sextet — Bennito Sextet Plus One ... LP
Mardi Gras, 1968. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
Boogaloo – and nothing but! This is the kind of groovy Latin soul record you always hope to find when digging for Latin sides – and it's got that perfect mix of soul vocals and sock-boogaloo grooves that some of the best young combos were turning out in the late 60s. Bennito and crew... read more

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Julian Bert — Boogaloo (LP sleeve edition) ... CD
Orfeon (Mexico), 1968. New Copy .... $9.99
Groovy boogaloo from late 60s Mexico – an album that's quite different than US sets of this nature! The rhythms definitely show a Latin Soul influence, but the overall execution is in a wider 60s groovy mode overall – with bits of mod jazz, soul piano, and more – all filtered... read more

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Justo Betancourt — El Explosivo ... LP
Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
A classic vocal set from Justo Betancourt – sung to arrangements by Bobby Valentin and Javier Vazquez, both of whom really set him up with some nice little tracks! The album is Justo's first solo album for Fania away from the group La Sonora Matancera, and it's mostly traditionally styled... read more

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Justo Betancourt — Pa Bravo Yo (remastered edition) ... CD
Fania, 1972. New Copy .... $9.99 10.99
A really top-shelf album from Justo Betancourt – a perfect illustration of the power of his vocals at their height! The set's got a really classic 70s salsa feel – a horn-heavy groove that almost effortlessly flows from a combo of strong players, topped by majestic vocals from Justo... read more

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Raquel Bitton — Rhythm Of The Heart ... CD
Raquel Bitton, 2013. Used .... $7.99

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new Ruben Blades — From Panama To New York (remastered edition) ... CD
Alegre, 1970. Used .... $18.99 Just Sold Out!
Ruben Blades's first album – recorded shortly after his arrival in New York from Panama, with top-notch backing by the band of Pete Rodriguez! The album's an interesting one, in that it catches Ruben shortly before the salsa era, singing in a mix of styles that reminds us of some of Jimmy... read more

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Ruben Blades Y Seis Del Solar — Buscando America ... LP
Elektra, 1984. Very Good Gatefold .... $4.99

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Willie Bobo — Bobo! Do That Thing/Guajira ... LP
Tico, 1963. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
An excellent set from Willie – recorded in the years before he moved to Verve, with a very different sound! The Willie Bobo here is less of the pop instrumentalist on some of his later sides – and is more of a hard-hitting Latin leader with a heck of a lot of soul. There's an early... read more

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Willie Bobo — Let's Go Bobo ... LP
Roulette, Early 60s. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
A rare rare jam from Willie Bobo – a lively little set with a really mod groove! This pre-Verve album has Willie working in a variety of styles – from straight Latin jazz to a mode that's got some groovier 60s touches – emphasized by a bit of electric guitar on a few numbers, and... read more

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new Willie Bobo — New Dimension ... LP
Verve, 1969. Very Good+ .... $14.99
Latin soul percussionist Willie Bobo hits a new dimension here – singing as well as playing timbales, hitting a groovy groove that's perfect for his rough and ready vocals! The track list is a mix of 60s soul covers and a few very tasty original tunes – all done in a mod style that's... read more

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new Willie Bobo — Tomorrow Is Here ... CD
Blue Note (Japan), 1977. New Copy .... $15.99
A really unique chapter in the career of percussionist Willie Bobo – a rare one-off album for Blue Note – done with a sweet Cali vibe all the way through! Bobo plays his usual percussion, but also sings a bit too – in this charming style that's never too overdone – a deeply... read more

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Willie Bobo & the Bo-Gents — Do What You Want To Do ... LP
Sussex, Early 70s. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
Incredible work by Willie Bobo – a slamming record of hard funky instrumentals, one that sounds different than any of his other albums! The record's a killer all the way through – a mixture of Latin and deep 70s funk, one of the few perfect fusions of the styles, held up beautifully... read more

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Bongo-Logic — Bongo-Licious ... CD
Montuno, 1993. New Copy .... $9.99 13.99
Modern classics from Bongo-Logic – a group with a great flair for mixing the new and the old! There's plenty of jazz in this set – thanks to work from Art Webb on flute – but there's also a charanga groove going on too – with violin dancing strongly around the piano lines... read more

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Amilcar Boscan — Durando ... CD
Rodven, 1993. Used .... $19.99

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Boyz II Men — II – Yo Te Voy A Amar ... CD
Motown, 1994. Used .... $3.99
Smooth, chart R&B and new jack slow jams from one of the iconic groups of mid 90s urban radio in English and Spanish versions from the original album. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Dallas Austin, Babyface and the Darp Inc crew provide syrupy backing for the Boyz's sweet 90s soul harmonies. ... read more

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Joe Bravo — Return Of The Playboy ... LP
El Zarape, Early 60s. Good+ .... $5.99

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Bwana — Bwana ... CD
Acid Symposium, 1972. New Copy .... $8.99
An insanely wonderful bit of Latin funk! The groove is super heavy, and falls somewhere in between NuYorican soul and Chicano Power rock – with a sound that's pretty close to Black Sugar, but a little bit more psychedelic, due to the heavy guitars and keyboards in the grooves. Hard congas... read more
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Bwana — Bwana ... LP
Caytronics, 1972. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
An insanely wonderful bit of Latin funk! The groove is super heavy, and falls somewhere in between NuYorican soul and Chicano Power rock – with a sound that's pretty close to Black Sugar, but a little bit more psychedelic, due to the heavy guitars and keyboards in the grooves. Hard congas... read more
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new Cachao — Descarga ... CD
Maype, Mid 60s. New Copy .... $8.99 12.99
Classic descarga from the inventor of the genre – a host of Cuban recordings from the legendary Cachao! And sure, we love Cachao's revival in later years – but it's this material that still gets us moving the most – his rich blend of Cuban rhythms and jazz instrumentation that... read more

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new Cachao — Jam Session With Feeling – Descargas Cubanas ... CD
Maype, Early 60s. New Copy .... $8.99 12.99
Killer Cuban sounds from Cachao – a set that's definitely done with the "feeling" promised in the title! Jazz is at the core of the set – lots of great instrumental interplay between piano and percussion, tres and trumpet, and bass, of course – guiding the whole thing... read more

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Joe Cain — Latin Explosion (aka Latin Au Go Go) ... LP
Time, 1962. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
One of the few albums ever issued as a leader by the great Joe Cain – a wonderful Latin arranger with a really mad ear for a groove! Cain's approach is often quite choppy in the rhythms – short, hard, and very very sharp – then topped with sweeter, jazzier lines – played on... read more

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new Cana Brava — Mas A Caballo Que Nunca ... CD
Sonolux, 1999. Used .... $3.99

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new Angel Canales — Sabor ... CD
Alegre, 1975. Used .... $23.99
Possibly the greatest album ever from Angel Canales – a 70s salsa classic through and through, and one with great links between the New York scene and Canales' Puerto Rican roots! The tunes are wonderfully heartfelt throughout – sung with a youthful sense of soul that's far different... read more

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Candido — Candido In Indigo ... LP
ABC, Late 50s. Very Good .... $29.99
Candido cut sooo many great Latin records over the years, spanning a wide range of styles, we have a hard time deciding which we love the best. We like to think this may be his best album from the early part of his career, specifically because it features the master conga player amidst a tight... read more

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Candido — Conga Soul ... LP
Roulette, Early 60s. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99 Just Sold Out!
An excellent early session from Candido – and one of his first to move from straighter Latin into a much groovier vein! The session's done in collaboration with Lalo Schifrin – who was also working for Roulette at the time – and it's got a style that links Candido's older 50s-styl... read more

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Candido — Dancin' & Prancin' (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Salsoul/Big Break (UK), 1979. New Copy .... $14.99
A key chapter in the rich long legacy of Candido on record – a set that pushes the percussion maestro strongly into the disco generation – with wonderful results that are still massively strong all these many years later! Candido had always been one of the funkiest conga players around... read more

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Candido — Drum Fever ... LP
Polydor, 1973. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
One of Candido's funkiest albums! The record's got a similar sound to Candido's great albums for Blue Note and Solid State – with short, hard funky tunes that have a really great 70s edge! Chico O'Farrill did the arrangements, and the record chops along nicely with some very funky tracks... read more

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Candido — Thousand Finger Man ... LP
Solid State, 1969. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
Stone lost Latin funk! This is Candido's rarest – and it's a killer batch of conga-heavy grooves, recorded in the late 60s for Solid State, and featuring a very groovy set of mod Latin arrangements by Joe Cain. The band features organ, guitar, bass, horns, and some upfront conga solos from... read more

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Eddie Cano & His Quintet — Brought Back Live From PJ's ... LP
Dunhill, 1967. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
Stunning stuff – and one of the best-ever Latin soul albums of all time! Despite the fact that Eddie Cano's earlier albums are more in a Latin easy mode, this late 60's side for Dunhill is totally smoking – and probably his greatest album ever! Forgive the superlatives, but we're... read more

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Kevin Ceballo — Renacer ... CD
J & N, 2008. Used .... $5.99

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Cesar's Salad — Latin Beat Vol 2 ... CD
Perfect Toy (Germany), 2012. New Copy .... $12.99
A second helping of Latin Beat from Cesar's Salad – and a feverish, funky and tight set on Perfect Toy that's easily as strong its predecessor! Led by percussionist Cesar Granados – who really knocks us out on the congas – the group is a quartet with a raw approach and a live... read more

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Chakachas — Jungle Fever ... LP
Polydor, 1972. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
A mad mix of Latin and funky rhythms – a 70s classic from the Belgian group Chakachas! The album's best known for its title hit "Jungle Fever" – an insane cut that features heavy drums, choppy guitar, and a stop/start action that's peppered with sounds of female pleasure! ... read more

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Chappottin — Chappottin Y Sus Estrellas ... CD
Antilla, Early 60s. New Copy .... $9.99 12.99
Classic Chappottin tracks from the 60s – material done in a host of key Cuban modes – all with tight trumpet on the top, and great vocals from singers who include Miguelito Cuni, Cheo Marquetti, Rene Alvarez, and Gina Martin! The change in vocalists really keeps things fresh –... read more

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new Chappottin Y Su Conjunto — Sabor Tropical ... CD
Antilla, Early 60s. New Copy .... $8.99 12.99
Plenty of sabor here – a great deep groove that comes from the tight trumpets and punched-up percussion of the group! The album's heavy in montuno modes – and rolls around strongly with a really sharp vibe throughout – even on some of the mellower tracks, which still have this... read more

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Charanga 76 — Charanga 76 ... CD
TR, 1977. Used .... $24.99
Classic album of modern "revival" charangas, played by this youthful 70's group, and with arrangements by Mike Garcia and Eddie Drennon, who also produced the record. Includes the nice groover "Chica Boom", plus the cuts "Musica Y Ambiente", "Quiero Mas",... read more

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Chery X — Que Tentacion ... CD
Baby Grand, 1995. Used .... $2.99

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new Chocolate/Chappottin — Estrellas De Chocolate – Guaguanco A Todos Los Barrios ... CD
Antilla, Mid 60s. New Copy .... $9.99 12.99
Tight trumpet and lively rhythms – an overlooked killer from the legendary Chocolate! The set's got a nice mix of roots and 60s New York modes – a bit of a sparkle on the trumpets, but plenty of rough edges on the rhythms – all sewn together by soulful vocals from Filberto,... read more

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new Coke — Coke ... LP
Sound Triangle, Early 70s. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99 Just Sold Out!
Funky Latin breaks and very groovy grooves – the kind of record that you hear for only a second, and say "oh yeah, this is the stuff!" Coke were an obscure Florida combo who mixed together Latin, funk, and soul – served up in a crossover style that's halfway between the sound... read more

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Buddy Collette — Jazz Heat Bongo Beat ... LP
Crown, 1959. Very Good .... $11.99
A little bit Latin, a little bit jazz, a little bit loungey – and a lotta bit groovy! LA flute jazzer Buddy Collette leads the session, and it's got a nice groove that mixes the piano of Eddie Cano with guitar by Tommy Tedesco and a blend of jazz drumming and Latin percussion. The record... read more

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Johnny Colon — Boogaloo '67 (limited edition) ... LP
Cotique, 1967. New Copy (reissue).... $13.99 14.98
One of the best boogaloo sessions of the late 60s – and an early expression of genius from Johnny Colon! The album's got an electric bass sitting right at the middle – plucking with strong and soulful lines that set the pace for the record from the very first note. Johnny's hip young... read more

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new Puchi Colon — Salsa Praise ... CD
Music Up, 2004. Used .... $3.99

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Santos Colon — Con Mucho Carino ... LP
Fania, 1975. Very Good+ .... $9.99

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Santos Colon — Con Placer ... CD
Fania, 1979. Used .... $16.99

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Santos Colon — Love Story ... LP
Fania, 1971. Very Good+ .... $9.99

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Willie Colon — Cosa Nuestra ... LP
Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
A monster album of 70s salsa – and one that has bad boy Willie Colon taking the Latin world by storm – forging the new sound that would push him and the New York scene into the frontline of 70s Latin! Willie's got a strength on the set that's very much in keeping with his machine gun... read more

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Willie Colon — El Malo ... LP
Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
Great stuff – and a very sharp album cut by Willie during the Latin soul era, featuring a bunch of tracks that veer more towards the boogaloo side of things than his later albums! The groove is nice and hard – stripped down with the youthful energy that Willie brought to the scene at... read more

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Willie Colon — Fantasmas (remastered edition) ... CD
Fania, 1981. Used .... $29.99 Just Sold Out!
A brilliant new move for Willie Colon – a set that goes even further than his mid 70s classics with Ruben Blades, and pushes Willie into a Pan-American consciousness carried off with ambitious musical vision! The sound is still salsa at the core, but Willie's also brought in bits of other... read more

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Willie Colon — Good – The Bad – The Ugly ... LP
Fania, 1975. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
A roots-oriented 70s classic from Willie Colon – one of his standout albums of the decade! Willie continues his "life of crime" approach for the early 70s – moving into an old west look on the cover, and matching that with a slightly rootsier sound on the album! The real... read more
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Willie Colon — Good – The Bad – The Ugly (remastered edition) ... CD
Fania, 1975. New Copy .... $9.99 10.99
A roots-oriented 70s classic from Willie Colon – one of his standout albums of the decade! Willie continues his "life of crime" approach for the early 70s – moving into an old west look on the cover, and matching that with a slightly rootsier sound on the album! The real... read more
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Willie Colon — Hustler ... LP
Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
Brilliant early work from a young Willie Colon – a true hustler if there ever was one! The album has an amazing energy that really bridges a number of Latin scenes – it's part descarga jamming, part Latin soul, and part traditional Latin – put together with a no-nonsense approach... read more

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Willie Colon — Willie ... LP
Fania, 1974. New Copy (reissue).... $9.99
A solid 70s session from Willie Colon – a combination of a few tracks from previous efforts, mixed with other new ones, all featuring lead vocals by the wonderful Hector Lavoe! The work on the album's the kind that was so influential at the time, it's almost hard to hear how important it was... read more

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Willie Colon/Ruben Blades — Canciones Del Solar De Los Aburridos ... LP
Fania, 1981. Very Good .... $9.99
One of the last classic efforts from the team of Willie Colon and Ruben Blades – a subtle but effective set of tracks that showcases both Blades' increasingly political concerns and the growing pan-Latin sound of Colon! The core approach is still mostly salsa, but you can hear plenty of... read more

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Pedro Conga — Tropical ... CD
MP, 1994. Used .... $9.99

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Conjunto Clasico Con Rafael DeJesus — Tus Dulces Labios ... CD
Lo Mejor, 1992. Used .... $13.99

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new Conjunto Crema — La Masacre Musical ... CD
SAR, 1982. Used .... $8.99
An early 80s session, but one with a strong 70s salsa vibe – particularly a groove indebted to Willie Colon's crime-era sides for Fania – as you might guess from the image on the cover! The group sports twin trumpets, sparking over lots of lively percussion – and instrumentation... read more

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Conjunto Quisqueya — A Mama & A Papa ... LP
Liznel (Puerto Rico), 1979. Very Good+ .... $11.99

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Cortijo Y Su Combo — Fiesta Boricua ... CD
Rumba, Early 60s. New Copy .... $9.99 12.99
That's a pretty festive pig roast taking place on the cover of this one – and the band's got an equally festive groove to match! The set bristles with all the sharp energy we love from the early Cortijo albums – a tight, percussion-heavy approach to Latin grooves – one that's a... read more

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new Cortijo — Cortijo Bailable ... CD
Ansonia/Disco Hit, Late 70s. New Copy .... $9.99 12.99
Some hard-cooking salsa from the legendary Cortijo – a set that seems to be from later years, but which has all the sparkle of his classic early work! The horns are nice and tight, and inflected with some of the more modern touches crafted in 70s New York and Puerto Rico – and vocals... read more

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Cortijo & Su Combo — La Quiniela Del Dia ... CD
Tico/Fania, Late 60s/Early 70s. Used .... $9.99
A classic collection of grooves from the legendary Cortijo – most of which feature lead vocals from Ismael Rivera – mixed with a few other great tracks from later years too! Cortijo's combo was one of the leading lights of the pre-salsa scene – and his firey percussion really... read more

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Cortijo with Ismael Rivera — Internacionales – Ritmos Bailables ... CD
Marvela/Disco Hit, Mid 60s. New Copy .... $9.99 12.99
Classic sounds from Cortijo and Ismael Rivera – one of the best 60s teams in Latin music! The grooves are filled with lots of lively percussion – that great small combo sound that Cortijo did so well at this point – and Rivera's got a wonderfully soulful way with the vocals... read more

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new Cortijo Y Kako — Ritmos Y Cantos Callejeros ... CD
Ansonia, 1970. New Copy .... $9.99 12.99
The cover alone should be enough to tell you this is a cooker – as Cortijo and Kako go head to head on heavy percussion, working a heavy traditional groove despite the later date of the album! Rhythms are strongly in the plena and bomba modes – with timbales and congas dominating, as... read more

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new Cortijo y Su Combo — Cortijo y Su Combo Con Ismael Rivera – Lo Ultimo Y Lo Mejor ... CD
Rumba, Early 60s. New Copy .... $9.99 12.99
Killer sounds from Cortjio and his classic combo – a group who really helped to redefine the sound of Latin music in the 60s! The group here is at their early best – working with bold vocals from Ismael Rivera right up front – in a mix of tracks that definitely lives up tot he... read more

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Cortijo Y Su Combo Con Ismael Rivera — Bueno, Y Que? ... CD
Rumba, Early 60s. New Copy .... $8.99 12.99
Damn hard to go wrong with Cortijo at this point in his career – as records like this are razor-sharp, all the way through! The cooker features excellent vocals from a young Ismael Rivera – who's already got this transcendent quality that points towards larger Latin dimensions to come... read more

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new Cortijo Y Su Combo Original with Ismael Rivera — Juntos Otra Vez ... CD
Coco/Sony, 1974. Used .... $19.99

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Jack Costanzo & Gerrie Woo — Latin Percussion With Soul (limited edition vinyl) ... LP
Tico/Fania, 1968. New Copy (reissue).... $13.99 14.98
An obscure little album from Jack "Mr Bongo" Constanzo – his only entry into the Latin Soul genre, and a really nice batch of grooves! Jacko's working here with singer Gerrie Woo – who sings in English on about half of the album's tracks, giving the set a nice pop-styled... read more
 
 

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