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We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
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Astor Piazzolla —
Tango – Zero Hour ... CD 
American Clave/IRS, 1986. Used ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic late life album by the Argentine musical genius Astor Piazzolla – and a set that shows just how far he'd transformed the format of the tango along his musical path of the previous decades! The sound here is completely unique – with some elements of modern string quartet ... read more CD
Astor Piazzolla —
Tango – Zero Hour ... LP 
American Clave, 1986. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A fantastic late life album by the Argentine musical genius Astor Piazzolla – and a set that shows just how far he'd transformed the format of the tango along his musical path of the previous decades! The sound here is completely unique – with some elements of modern string quartet ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Milan, 1997. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Notch through spine.)
Astor Piazzolla & Gary Burton —
New Tango – Recorded At The Montreux Festival ... CD Atlantic, 1987. Used ... Out Of Stock
A beautiful collaboration between vibist Gary Burton and the legendary Argentine tango master Astor Piazzolla – a key US release for Astor in the 80s, and a record that helped bring his talents to a whole new audience! The record's actually one of the most sensitive sides that Piazzolla ever ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
Pijuan Sextet —
Estamos En Todas Groovy! ... CD Hit Parade/Disco Hit, Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A pretty darn obscure one – with a wild cover, wild title, and a goofy looking bandleader who definitely had a great sense of humor! Pijuan leads the group, sings, and plays organ – and the record's a weird mix of groovy 60s pop, shing-a-ling/boogaloo tracks, and other Latin groovers. ... read more CD
Dave Pike —
Peligrosso ... LP CuBop/Ubiquity, 2000. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A killer album of Latin jazz – and one of Dave Pike's best recordings in years! The set grooves a lot harder than Pike's previous album for Ubiquity – and no wonder, since he's got Bobby Matos helping him out to maintain a strong Latin jazz sound. Pike's one of those players who's ... (Jazz, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Poder Del Alma —
Poder Del Alma (with bonus download) ... LP Discolando/Pharaway Sounds (Spain), 1977. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Killer work from this Latin funk combo from the 70s – a group who were supposedly formed to open for Santana at a concert in Nicaragua, then went on with a searing legacy of their own! The music definitely owes a bit to the Bay Area Latin sound of the period – a blend of traditional ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download.)
Pharaway Sounds (Spain), 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $32.99 36.99
The completely smoking second album from this legendary Nicaraguan group of the 70s – an album that's even more fully-formed and Latin-styled than their first – served up with long tracks delivered in a stunning blend of percussion, jazzy instrumentation, and just the right touch of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes download.)
Polirhythm Unity with T Misago & Tokyo Cuban Boys —
Super Latin Percussion ... LP RCA (Japan), 1976. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Daniel Ponce —
Arawe ... CD Island, 1987. Used ... $6.99
Titles include "No Comprendo", "Arawe", "Holiday", "Oromi", and "Pachanga". CD
(Out of print.)
Daniel Ponce —
New York Now! ... LP Celluloid, 1983. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A stripped-down rootsy session – similar to some of the sparer Afro-Cuban traditionalist sides that were coming out of New York in the early 80s. Ponce put the set together, and other players include Paquito D'Rivera, Jose Trapaga, Joe De Jesus, Nelson Rodriguez, and Bill Laswell. Most ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Poppy Y Sus Piranas —
Quiero Poppy Y Sus Piranas ... LP Vampi Soul (Spain), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A really cool, complicated set of grooves – Peruvian tropical at its best, with plenty of sweet guitar lines mixed in with lots of rootsy percussion! Kroffer Jimenez handles the lead vocals, and has this style that leaps one minute, swells the next – very individual, and kind of a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Omara Portuondo —
Omara Portuondo ... CD World Circuit/Nonesuch, 2000. Used ... Out Of Stock
The legendary Omara Portuondo is one of those Cuban music greats from years back – and one of a handful who were finally given some larger exposure to the American market during the Buena Vista Social Club project of the late 90s! It's not as if Omara had stopped performing – but ... read more CD
Perez Prado —
Big Hits By Prado ... LP RCA, 1960. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
They certainly got the title right on this one – as the album's overflowing with earlier hits by Perez Prado, re-recorded here for the hi-fi generation, with really swinging RCA sound! The numbers include some perennial Perez favorites – including "Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove, 1s/10s stampers. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Perez Prado —
Exotic Suite Of The Americas ... LP RCA, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the more masterful albums that Prado cut for RCA, and a thrilling set of tracks with a very haunting feel. The entirety of side one features the extended "Exotic Suite Of The Americas", which has a storming Latin sound, mixed with nice exotica touches. The flipside features ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Perez Prado —
Mambo Mania ... LP RCA, 1955. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Jazzy mambos from the king – and easily the most successful of Perez Prado's albums for RCA in the 50s! The album showcases the Latin mode that Prado crossed over big with on his hit "Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White" – a tune that almost single-handedly grabbed the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear, edge wear, yellowing from age, splitting in the top seam, center split in the bottom seam, and is bent at the bottom left corner.)
Perez Prado —
Mambo Mania/Bear Family (Germany), 1955/1956. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
Perez Prado —
Mambo No 5 ... LP Dimsa (Mexico), Early 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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Perez Prado —
Mondo Mambo! – The Best Of Perez Prado ... CD RCA/BMG/Rhino, 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Perez Prado —
Original Mambo No 5 ... CD RCA, 1950s. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Includes the slipcase.)
Perez Prado —
Our Man In Latin America ... LP RCA, 1963. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of the best entries in RCA's classic "our man in..." series – and a nice one by Perez that has him breaking the format of his other releases for the label. In this one, he hits a lot of more modern grooves than on his 50's work – and he also introduces the "bongoson&q ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a half split top seam & minimal wear.)
Perez Prado —
Patricia EP ... 7-inch 
RCA, 1958. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Titles include "Patricia", "Mood Indigo", "Pretty Doll", and "Whistling Rock". (Funky 45's, Latin) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Sleeve has light wear and aging, tiny splits.)
Perez Prado —
Perez Prado 70 (LP sleeve edition) ... CD Orfeon (Mexico), 1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
Funky Latin psychedelic soul from Perez Prado from the dawn of the 70s – a totally killer batch that we love from the opening note the last second – and a rare one, to boot! 70 has loads of walloping Latin funk instrumentals, incredibly groovy bits and strains of the psychedelia of the ... read more CD
Perez Prado —
Perez Prado Features The New Dance La Chunga By The Arthur Murrays ... LP RCA, 1961. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Forget the white dudes on the cover – as the set's a very hip one from Perez Prado – featuring a hard new groove in "La Chunga" – and other nice originals too! LP, Vinyl record album
Perez Prado —
Prez ... LP RCA, Late 50s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
One of Perez Prado's classics, with a side of Latin stuff and a side of jazz stuff – all played by Prado's classic group. Tracks include "Maria Bonita", "Machaca", "Marta", "Fireworks", "Leo's Special", and "Lullaby Of Birdland". ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has light tape remnant on all seams, light aging.)
Perez Prado —
Proper Introduction To Perez Prado ... CD Proper (UK), 1950s. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Perez Prado —
This Is Perez Prado ... LP RCA, 1950s. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
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(Early 70s tan label pressing. Cover has light ringwear and some edge wear.)
RCA, 1955. Very Good+ ... $13.99
A great collaboration between Perez Prado and trumpeter Shorty Rogers – one in which Rogers' solos sparkle brilliantly over the top of Perez's tight Latin rhythms – all in a style that's as moody as it is evocative and rhythmic! Side one features the extended "Voodoo Suite" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some surface wear, an ink stamp, and light aging.)
Perez Prado & Armand Torres —
Latin Dance Rhythms ... LP Diplomat, 1961. Very Good ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing.)
Tumbao (Spain), Late 40s. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Celebrity, 1961. Very Good+ ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a split spine and light wear.)
Primitivo —
Amor Primitivo ... LP Solo, 1975. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A smoking set led by the piano of Primitivo, with lead trumpet from Hector Zarzuela and vocals from Juan Lan Franco – on titles that include "Yo Bote A Mi Negra", "Borinquen Bella", "Nuestro Rincon", "Donde Quiera Que Estes", "Merengue Pa Ti", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy!)
Primitivo Y Su Orquestra —
Poema ... LP Solo, 1973. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great set of obscure salsa from New York, recorded for the tiny Solo label, and featuring a very tight band with Luis Santos on conga, Arturo Santos on timbales, and vocals by Juan Lanfranco and Pedro Lombillo. The groove's pretty heavy on most tracks, and titles include "El Barrilito" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing.)
DCM/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1967. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A really cool blend of familiar Latin rhythms and South American electric guitar – use of the instrument that's more typically associated with genres in Peruo and other scenes on the west of the continent – but used here in a very cool set from the late 60s Venezuelan scene! The music ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers —
Pucho's Descarga (aka Jungle Strut) ... LP Andale, 1993. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A great lost album from Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers – not classic vintage, despite the front cover image, but an excellent session from the early 90s that still has Pucho very much at the top of his game! The album's way heavier than some of Pucho's other material from the period ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Prestige, 1968. Very Good+ ... $79.99
Brilliant work from Pucho and his legendary Soul Brothers group of the 60s – a record that's beyond definition – as it combines Latin, soul, jazz, and even a few funky touches – all into one totally amazing sound! This one really gets all the elements right – and the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue circle logo label stereo pressing with DBH etch. Cover has a large check mark in pen in front, some corner wear, and is bent a bit at the top left corner.)
Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers —
Best Of Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers ... CD BGP (UK), Late 60s. Used ... Out Of Stock
A killer collection of work from the legendary Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers – one of the coolest, grooviest groups to record in the 60s – and one who equally touched the worlds of soul, jazz, and Latin at the time! The group have a really special blend here – a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers —
Big Stick ... LP Prestige, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Quite possibly the rarest album from Pucho & The Latin Soul brothers – and also one of the greatest, too – thanks to a wonderfully soulful vibe overall, and some wicked vocals from the great Jackie Soul! Arrangements are a bit bigger than some of their previous dates, but nicely ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers —
Groovin High ... CD Cannonball, 1997. Used ... Out Of Stock
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Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers —
Jungle Fire! ... LP Prestige/BGP (UK), 1969. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
One of the greatest albums by this funky Latin combo! The record differs from some of their earlier Prestige albums in that the tracks are longer, more instrumental, and have a hard fuzzy electric groove. The band jams hard in a way that's more like some of the funk combos of the early 70s, than ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers —
Rip A Dip ... CD Milestone, 1995. Used ... Out Of Stock
One of Pucho's mid 90s comeback albums – not a bad set of grooves overall, with a number of tracks that almost reach the strength of his earlier work. A few of these numbers fall a bit flat, but overall, things are pretty good – and the Pazant Brothers have returned to working with ... read more CD
Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers —
Shuckin & Jivin ... LP Prestige, 1967. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
One of the most soulful albums ever recorded by Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers – a set that really shows the changing sound of Latin music in the late 60s – with some fresh vocals added to the group by Jackie Soul! Jackie only sings on a few cuts, but really brings in a raw ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers —
Super Freak ... LP Zanzee, Early 70s. Very Good- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Pucho and the gang hit the seventies, and lay down some hard Latin funk in a very blacksploitation mode! The centerpiece of the album is a 15 minute medley of three tunes from Superfly – "Superfly", "Pusherman", and "Freddie's Dead" – all sewn together ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has some light aging along the opening edge.)
Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers —
Tough ... LP Prestige, 1966. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Killer Latin soul from Pucho and crew – and an album that's one of their greatest! The record is also one of the earliest by the group, and it features a different lineup than later ones – with William Bivens on vibes, Claude Bartee on tenor, and Vince McEwan on trumpet. There's a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Blue label pressing, with Van Gelder stamp! Cover has two small cutout holes, but this is a great copy.)
Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers —
Yaina (180 gram pressing) (2024 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Right On/Ubiquity, Early 1970s. New Copy (reissue)... $29.99
Great stuff from Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers – still grooving hard in the early 70s, with a nice mixture of Latin funk and sweet 70s jazz grooving. The group's as strong as ever – and still features the amazing Pazant Brothers, as well as William Blivins on vibes, Harold ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tito Puente —
50 Years Of Swing – 50 Great Years & Tracks (3CD set) ... CD RMM, 1940s/1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s. Used 3 CD's ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print. Slipcase has light wear.)
Tito Puente —
Best Of Tito Puente ... LP RCA, Late 50s/Early 60s. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A great collection of some of Tito's best dancers for the RCA label – cut during the late 50s and early 60s, and featuring classics like "Ti Mon Bo" and "Ran Kan Kan", two of the cuts that really put Tito on the map! Other tracks include "Witch Doctor's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove.)
Tito Puente —
Best Of Tito Puente – El Rey Del Timbal ... CD Rhino, Late 40s/1950s/Early 60s/1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Roulette, Mid 60s. Near Mint- ... $14.99
A surprisingly groovy record! Although bossa nova isn't normally Tito's bag, he does a great job here moving into the format – picking up the pace of his usual group with some snapping beats that create a bit of a bossa flourish, even though the overall sound's still firmly in the New York ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s Spanish Palladium pressing.)
BMG/RCA, 1956. Used ... $4.99
One Tito Puente's finest albums for RCA, with a tight hard bunch of cuts that have a Cuban big band sound, and a lot more drive to them than some of Tito's other work for the label. Ray Bryant wrote the great track "Cuban Fantasy", and Tito contributed most of the other tunes on the set ... read more CD
(CRC pressing.)
Tito Puente —
Cuban Carnival ... CD RCA (Spain), 1956. Used ... Out Of Stock
One Tito Puente's finest albums for RCA, with a tight hard bunch of cuts that have a Cuban big band sound, and a lot more drive to them than some of Tito's other work for the label. Ray Bryant wrote the great track "Cuban Fantasy", and Tito contributed most of the other tunes on the set ... read more CD
Tito Puente —
Dance Mania ... LP RCA, 1958. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A burner of a set from Tito Puente – very well titled to suit the energy of the session! The tracks are all highly rhythmic numbers – short, but filled with jazzy horn flourishes and the kind of snapping rhythms that made the Puente group one of the biggest crossover favorites of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original mono pressing with deep groove and 1s stampers! Cover has a small top seam split, with heavy aging on the back. The front looks nice overall.)
Tito Puente —
Dance Mania (2CD Legacy edition – with Dance Mania 2 and bonus tracks) ... CD RCA/Discos 605, 1958. Used 2CD ... Out Of Stock
A burner of a set from Tito Puente – very well titled to suit the energy of the session! The tracks are all highly rhythmic numbers – short, but filled with jazzy horn flourishes and the kind of snapping rhythms that made the Puente group one of the biggest crossover favorites of the ... read more CD
Tito Puente —
Dancing Under Latin Skies ... LP RCA, 1959. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
This one's a bit subdued, but it's still classic RCA material by Tito – with a strong easy Latin vibe, of the sort that went down very big with the Catskills crowd. The record's got plenty of Cha Cha and Mambo Latin jazz tracks, most of which are covers, apart from the originals "Dancing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Living Setereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has light wear and a few small corner bends.)
Tico/Craft, 1963. New Copy (reissue)... $26.99 28.99
Great 60s material from Tito Puente – one of those key Tico sides that have him really changing his sound up for the decade, and working with a slightly leaner vibe than his RCA recordings a few years before! Tito's not in boogaloo mode here, but he's definitely got an ear towards some of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tito Puente —
Essential Tito Puente ... CD RCA, 1950s. Used 2 CDs ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
40 tracks. CD
(Out of print.)
RMM/Sony, 1992. Used ... $9.99
A really great later set – with a strong Latin Jazz vibe! CD
Tito Puente —
Goza Mi Timbal ... CD Concord, 1990. Used ... Out Of Stock
A late date from Tito Puente, but a great one too – one of his sublime sessions for Concord Records during the 80s – done with a rock-solid approach to Latin jazz! Puente really hits on all burners during these years – free of gimmicks, or any need to sound too modern – and ... read more CD
Tito Puente —
Live At The Monterey Jazz Festival 1977 ... CD Monterey Jazz Festival/Concord, 1977. Used ... Out Of Stock
A crackling live set from Tito Puente – recorded at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1977, and more of a straight Latin jazz set than most of his other work of the 70s! The performance is really wonderful – classic Tito without any other trappings at all – Puente in the lead on ... read more CD
Concord, 1982. Used ... $4.99
Not really a "Broadway" album, as you might guess from the title – although Tito and group do play a version of the soul hit "On Broadway" on the set – but a nicely-honed set with a strong Latin jazz groove, much more back to basics than some of Tito's work from the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Tito Puente —
Para Los Rumberos (180 gram pressing) ... LP Tico/Craft, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
A heavy groover from Tito Puente – recorded in a back to basics style, but with a hard percussive edge! The sound here has plenty of jazzy touches – almost in the mode of Tito's funky big band records of the mid 70s, but with less of the funk or the large group touches – almost a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tito Puente —
Rough Guide To Tito Puente ... CD Rough Guide (UK), 1950s/1960s/1970s/1980s. Used ... Out Of Stock
21 songs. CD
(Out of print.)
Tito Puente —
Tambo ... CD RCA, 1960. Used ... Out Of Stock
A wonderful bit of exotica from Tito Puente – an album done in collaboration with producer Marty Gold, and featuring a highly percussive sound that Gold himself was exploring on his own albums of the period! There's a heck of a lot of percussion on the set – in styles that mix both ... read more CD
(Out of print RCA Tropical Series pressing.)
Tito Puente —
Top Percussion ... LP RCA, 1958. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the greatest Tito Puente albums from the 50s, and a spare percussion jam session that's right up there with his legendary Puente In Percussion album! The group features Mongo Santamaria, Bill Correa, Julito Collazo, and Enrigue Marti on percussion with Tito – and the only other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove and 1s stampers! Cover has a half split top seam, with heavy aging on the back. The front looks nice overall!)
Concord, 1987. Near Mint- ... $14.99
The cover's a bit goofy, but the record's one of those great back to basics Latin jazz sides that Tito Puente cut in the 80s – with a group that has Tito on vibes, plus the great Sonny Bravo on piano, Bobby Rodriguez on bass, Jose Maderas on congas, and Mario Rivara on a variety of saxes and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light aging, bumped corners, and a small peeled spot in back.)
Bobby Quesada —
Con Salsa Y Sabor ... LP Fania, 1969. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A smoking killer from Latin trumpeter Bobby Quesada – recorded during the Latin soul era, with vocals from Luis Rodriguez – and titles that include "Ritmo Canga", "Boogaloo Jala Jala", "Pelu Y Pelao", "Guaguanco A Las Mamis", "Pollo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Multicolor mono label pressing – a beautiful copy! Back cover has a few small pen notes, but is great overall.)
Bobby Quesada —
La Mafia Del Guaguanco ... LP Mary Lou, Late 1960s. Very Good+ ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Bobby Quesada's definitely earning his nickname of "the hard one" here – not just for his tough mafia look on the cover of the record, but also for the lively grooves underneath! The record's got a rougher and more ragged edge than some of Bobby's contemporaries – bold ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has a slight bump in one corner – but this is a great copy overall.)
Cesta Nueva, 1967. Near Mint- ... $9.99 14.99
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(Mid 70s issue. Cover has some ring impressions, with some fraying and splitting at the bottom seam.)
Joe Quijano —
Nosotros II ... LP Cesta, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
The great Joe Quijano was still cutting some killer music in the 80s – as you'll hear on this cooking set with lots of great arrangements from Paquito Pastor! Features flute and baritone from Mario Rivera, and flute and alto from Bobby Nelson – both of whom bring in some nice jazzy ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Quijano —
World's Most Exciting Latin American Orchestra & Revue (1988) ... LP Cesta, 1988. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Features Reina, Sergo Quijano, and Joe on vocals – on titles that include "Manatial Del Corazon", "En Mi Viejo San Juan", "Para Usted", "Bailando", and a nice version of "I Just Called to Say I Love You". LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Quijano and his Orchestra —
Latin Joe – Dance To The Bossa Nova The Mambo The Cha Cha Cha ... LP Columbia, 1962. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Joe Quijano was one of the greatest all-around Latin bandleaders of the early 60s – and this rare session for Columbia shows him capably moving through a wide range of material, from mambo, to bossa, to cha cha cha! The bossa material is especially interesting – in that it's got more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Quijano Y Su Conjunto Cachana —
Cositas Sueltas/Cesta, 1981. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Features piano from Charlie Palmieri, trumpet from Luis Perico Ortiz, and flute and percussion from Joe Quijano himself – on titles that include "Cachana 80", "Somos Diferentes", "efectivamente", "Guaracha", and "Sentimiento Gaucho". LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Quijano Y Su Orquesta —
Ahora ... LP Coco, 1975. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Joe's got some great help here – musical direction from Charlie Palmieri, who also plays piano – and production from Harvey Averne! Titles include "Mapale", "Bailen Y Gozen", "Tema De Broadway", "Juguentes Del Destino", and "Salieron ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Quitapenas —
Mas Tropical/White Iris, 2012. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
Names You Can Trust, 2018. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $11.99
(Funky 45's, Latin) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Blue vinyl pressing, still in the resealable sleeve with hype sticker. Includes the photo cards from Name You Can Trust.)
Names You Can Trust, 2017. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $11.99
United Artists, 1962. Very Good ... $23.99
A confusing title, but a wonderful little record! The album's as much a Herbie Mann Latin session as it is a record by Johnny Rae – which is probably why the album's titled as such – and the group on the set features Rae on vibes, Herbie on flute, Jack Six on bass, Philly Joe Jones on ... (Jazz, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Great early pressing – red label with deep groove! Cover has very light wear in one corner, but looks great overall. Vinyl is nice and clean.)
Don Ralke with Buddy Collette —
Bongo Madness ... LP Crown, Late 50s. Very Good- ... Out Of Stock
An excellent session of exotica-tinged Latin jazz – put together by pianist Don Ralke, and featuring some great work from flute player Buddy Collette – in a spirit that's very similar to Collette's own classic Jazz Heat Bongo Beat album! The set's also got some great bongo work by Jack ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has split bottom seam with masking tape repair, tiny split on spine, light wear & aging.)
Chamaco Ramirez —
Alive & Kicking ... LP Inca, 1979. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
A pretty sweet late 70s salsa set from Chamaco Ramirez – a wonderful singer best remembered for his work in the 60s & 70s for bandleader Tommy Olivencia – and this is the one-and-only solo album to Chamaco's name! Alive & Kicking was released in 1979, and in a bit of sad irony, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Louie Ramirez —
El Genio ... LP L&T, 1989. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
A later cooker from Louie Ramirez – playing vibes and timbales here, and displaying again his fantastic skills as an arranger! Titles include "Todo Se Derrumbo", "Colombia Salsera", "En La Madrugada", "Pariguayo", and "Vibes A La Louie". LP, Vinyl record album
Louie Ramirez —
King Of Latin Vibes ... LP Sugar, 1991. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
A later album by Louie Ramirez – but a great set of jazz tracks with lots of excellent work on vibes! A few of the cuts have vocals, but the sound is mostly Latin jazz, and there's lots of solos by Louie. Cuts include "Suavecito", "Geisha Girl", "Midnight Sun", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pedro Ramos —
Pedro Ramos Conjunto ... LP Egrem (Cuba), Late 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Features vocals from Jose Junco Sterling – on titles that include "Come Candela", "Ahi No", "Mira Lo Que Traigo", "Y Goza Mi Vacilon", "Compay Andres", "Yo Vine Pa Bailar", and "Adivina Que Sera". LP, Vinyl record album
Chulo/Daptone, 2023. New Copy ... $23.99 24.99
A contemporary record, but one that hearkens back to the glory days of the Latin diva albums of the 50s and 60s – wonderfully expressive vocals from Maria Raquel, a singer who makes her debut here, yet somehow feels as if she's been making music for many many years! The arrangements are a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ricardo Ray —
Jala Jala Y Boogaloo Vol 2 ... LP Alegre, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
An amazing follow up to Ricardo Ray's first album of Jala Jala and Boogaloo tracks – a real killer Latin soul set that's even better than the first! The record's got a full-on style that kicks in from the very first note – a blend of uptight Latin tracks and some very groovy 60s-styled ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Alegre, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $44.99
A very wild album from Ricardo Ray – sort of a mix of Latin soul styles in the mode of work by Mongo Santamaria, but a lot more messed up! The album's got a number of 60s soul covers – but they're done here by Ricardo in kind of a party Latin mode, touched with a bit of garage soul ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing – a great copy! Label has a small bit of pen, and cover has a small cutout hole – but this is a great copy overall.)
Alegre, 1966. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
One of the first albums ever from Ricardo Ray – a really sharp-edged set that's quite different than any of his later work with Bobby Cruz! The groove here is a mix of Latin jazz and boogaloo modes – a really strong sound that draws heavily on Ray's bold piano lines, and which also ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original stereo pressing! Cover has some light wear and a cutout hole – vinyl is great.)
Ricardo Ray —
On The Scene With Ricardo Ray ... LP Fonseca/Andale, Mid 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Smoking early work from the team of Ricardo Ray and Bobby Cruz – the kind of record that marked the pair as one of the freshest new voices to hit Latin music in the New York scene of the 60s! The rhythms and modes are all familiar ones, but they're delivered with a different sort of edge ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available On The Scene With Ricardo Ray ... LP 59.99
Fonseca, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $59.99
Smoking early work from the team of Ricardo Ray and Bobby Cruz – the kind of record that marked the pair as one of the freshest new voices to hit Latin music in the New York scene of the 60s! The rhythms and modes are all familiar ones, but they're delivered with a different sort of edge ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Small white label pressing with deep groove and orange Fonseca logo – nice and clean.)
Ricardo Ray —
Ricardo Ray Arrives – Comejen ... LP Fonseca, 1966. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
Some of Ricardo Ray's earliest work – recorded in New York in the mid 60s, after Ray had "arrived" from the Puerto Rico scene! The set's actually got a groove that points the way towards the famous Ray sound of years to come – a style that has traces of older mambo modes, but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original black label pressing – nice and clean! Cover has light wear on the front, but is otherwise nice.)
Fonseca/Andale, Mid 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $18.99 19.99
Amazing early work from Ricardo Ray – material that's got a lot more fire than some of his better-known sides from the 70s! The album's a stone cooker all the way through – played by a tight young group with lots of descarga energy in their blood, and some of the pre-Latin Soul styles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Three Dimensions – A Goza With Ricardo Ray ... LP 99.99
Fonseca, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $99.99
Amazing early work from Ricardo Ray – material that's got a lot more fire than some of his better-known sides from the 70s! The album's a stone cooker all the way through – played by a tight young group with lots of descarga energy in their blood, and some of the pre-Latin Soul styles ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Three Dimensions – A Goza With Ricardo Ray ... LP 18.99(Rare early pressing – blue vinyl and black labels!)
Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz —
Aguzate ... LP Alegre, Early 70s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Smoking salsa from one of its greatest proponents in the 70s – the crowd-pleasing Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz ensemble, heard here at the height of their powers! Tracks here are mostly tight and lively – arranged by Ray and Cruz with help from Russel Farnsworth – but a few ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(A nice copy!)
Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz —
El Bestial Sonido ... LP Vaya, 1971. Very Good+ ... $43.99
One of the real standouts in the career of Ricardo Ray and Bobby Cruz – a record of incredible tightness, and one that set a whole new level for Puerto Rican salsa in the 70s! There's still a few traces here of the Latin Soul years – sometimes in the rhythms, at other times in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing. Cover has a split bottom seam, splits on the spine & top seam, ring & edge wear, aging.)
Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz —
Los Aguilas – The Eagles ... LP Fania, 1982. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Later work from this legendary duo, but still with all the classic elements in place – great vocals from Bobby Cruz, in a combo that also features some trumpet solos from Doc Cheatham – on titles that include "Timoteo", "Aguila", "Los Fariseos", "En ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original US Pressing – a nice copy!)
Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz —
Viva Ricardo ... LP United Artists, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
Hard grooving salsa tracks, with a bit of Latin Soul thrown in for good measure! The album includes the sublime "part 2" version of "Trumpetman", one of Ray's best groovers from the late 60s, and an excellent party Latin tune – plus the tracks "Wakamba", "Ba ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo lime green label US pressing – a nice copy!)
Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz —
Admirable! ... LP Ray & Bo, 1989. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
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(Cover has a trace of a price sticker, light surface wear, and a name in marker. Labels have a name in marker.)
Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz —
Back To Back ... LP Vaya, 1982. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
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