A crossover Latin Funk classic – with the kind of soaring guitar/organ grooves that were the brilliant sound of the 70s for the West Coast scene, a whole new way of playing Latin Soul that blew away the New York sound of the late 70s. Titles include "Persuasion", "Evil ... (Rock, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label quadraphonic pressing. Cover has light wear and some aging.)
A crossover Latin Funk classic – with the kind of soaring guitar/organ grooves that were the brilliant sound of the 70s for the West Coast scene, a whole new way of playing Latin Soul that blew away the New York sound of the late 70s. Titles include "Persuasion", "Evil ... (Rock, Latin)read moreCD
The great singer takes on the songs of Pedro Flores – with titles that include "Compasion", "Querube", "Carmen", "Envidia", "Escandalo", and "Un Poco Mas". LP, Vinyl record album
West coast Latin jazz legend John Santos digs even deeper than usual here – serving up a set of tracks that trace the roots of the Cuban descarga style, but all with some of the warmth and personality that have made his previous records so great! John's core group features the leader on ... read moreCD
Sapo —
Sapo ... LP Bell, 1974. Near Mint- ...
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A killer bit of Latin funk from the west coast scene of the 70s – the only album we've ever seen from Sapo, but a set that almost blows away the efforts of bigger groups like Malo or El Chicano! There's a bit more funk in the mix here than in some of the group's contemporaries – a ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label "edited DJ" promo. Cover has some ring and edge wear.)
A killer bit of Latin funk from the west coast scene of the 70s – the only album we've ever seen from Sapo, but a set that almost blows away the efforts of bigger groups like Malo or El Chicano! There's a bit more funk in the mix here than in some of the group's contemporaries – a ... read moreCD
One of the most unusual albums issued by Impulse Records in the early 70s – one that's partly funky jazz, partly Chicano soul – and very much in that nice mixing of modes that the label was cooking up in the years after John Coltrane's passing! Gary Saracho leads the group on acoustic ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A very beautiful, very intimate album from Venezuelan singer Isaac Sasson – a set that's got an acoustic, gentle approach throughout – almost recalling some of the more inventive post-bossa experiments from the Brazilian scene, but with flavors that are very much its own! In addition ... (Global Grooves, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A rare bit of soundtrack funk from mid 70s Venezuela – a set that's strongly influenced by Italian cop/crime modes of the time, but sometimes served up with a nicely leaner vibe as well! In addition to the funky guitar, tight basslines, and jazzy horns you might expect – there's also ... (Soundtracks, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Compay Segundo —
Calle Salud ... CD Nonesuch, 1999. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Enough funk to stop a truck – and a rare collection of tracks made by Senor Soul, a heavy-hitting LA group from the 60s – and the precursor to War! The tunes on the set are pulled from the group's sessions for the Whiz and Double Shot labels, plus a few previously unissued tracks ... (Soul, Latin)read moreCD
Charlie Sepulveda —
New Arrival ... CD Antilles, 1993. Used ...
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Features David Sanchez on tenor and soprano sax, Ralph Moore on tenor, Arturo Ortiz on piano, and Richie Flores on percussion. (Jazz, Latin)CD
A really wild album – especially considering the photo explanations of colonization on the back! LP, Vinyl record album
Setenta —
Materia Negra ... LP Latin Big Note (France), 2020. Very Good+ ...
$11.99
Excellent work from Setenta – a Parisian combo who work with a great blend of Latin roots and funk – served up with lots of percussion at the core, topped with Fender Rhodes and other keyboards from jazz genius Florian Pellissier! The acoustic percussion and electric keys are perfectly ... (Deep Funk, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Carmencita Severino Con Orquesta Joe Cain —
Que Sera ... LP United Artists, 1969. Near Mint- ...
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Carmencita Severino never cut many records back in the day – but here, she does get some great backings from Joe Cain – the excellent arranger/producer who handled so many wonderful records in the 60s! LP, Vinyl record album
Sexteto Caracas —
Ritmo Y Sabor De Fiesta ... LP El Palmas (Spain), New Copy ...
$36.9939.99About March 29, 2024 (delayed)
Killer Latin funk from the mid 70s – a totally rare little set, but a masterpiece all the way through! Sol is a combo headed up by keyboardist Joe Gallardo – and they've got a groove that blends together some wonderful elements – including jazz funk, straight Latin, and a bit of ... read moreCD
Javier Solis —
Buen Viaje ... 7-inch Discos Columbia (Mexico), 1966. Very Good+ (pic cover)...
$4.99
(Orange label pressing. Cover has some wear and aging, small blemishes, and is lightly stained at the spine.)
Sonora Matancera/Cortijo Y Su Combo —
Duelo Musical ... LP Seeco, Early 60s. Very Good+ ...
$9.99
A Latin Battle Of The Bands – as Cortijo's combo and Sonora Matancera go head to head! The album alternates between tracks by each of the groups – so that there's 6 of each, and the listener comes out the winner! (Of course, a real "duelo" would feature one band in the left ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US Tropical pressing. Cover has masking tape on all seams, heavy edge wear along the opening, some surface wear.)
A surprisingly great batch of modern salsa tracks – recorded with a really classic feel! The group's led by pianist/arranger Oscar Hernandez – and it features work by a number of older salsa legends, including Jimmy Sabater, Ruben Rodriguez, and Bobby Allende. Tight all the way ... read moreCD
Sonny Stitt goes Latin – and the results are tremendous! The set's still got all the soulful feel of the best Stitt sessions for Roost, but it brings in some nice Latin rhythms too – inflecting things with that blend of soul jazz and congas you might find over at Prestige or Blue Note, ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A strange one for Sonny Stitt – but also a real gem! The album has Sonny, who'd been working for the Roost/Roulette label, coming together with other jazz players in the same boat, plus Latin musicians who were recording for the related Tico label. Moishe Levy never made such a good talent ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono orange label pressing. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Ira Sullivan/Luis Gasca —
Horizons/Little Giant ... CD Atlantic/Collectables, 1967/1969. Used 2 CDs ...
Out Of Stock
Two great lost titles from the Atlantic jazz catalog of the 60s! Horizons is a beautiful and oft-overlooked album of modal jazz tracks performed by Chicago jazz musician Ira Sullivan – who normally plays trumpet and tenor, but who also here shows his amazing talent on soprano sax. Sullivan ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
A second fantastic tribute to the genius of Sunny Ozuna – the Texas singer who cut some amazing soul records back in the 60s, but often with a vibe that reflected his unique Tex-Mex origins too! Those qualities really come through here in this well-done assortment of tunes – tracks ... (Soul, Latin)read moreCD
Beautiful, baby! Symphony Sid was one of the pivotal Latin DJs in New York radio, and throughout his career, he helped many of the city's best players and singers get their start on the scene. In 1972, Sid did his last radio show ever – and the event was broadcast from the famous Cheetah ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original multi-color label pressing. Cover has some light wear, but is nice overall.)
Classic work from one of the real giants of Venezuelan music in the 70s – the mighty singer Tabaco, an artist with a style that was every bit as soulful and righteous as any of the salsa greats on the New York scene at the time! Tabaco heads up his own groups here, and has a way of creating ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the coolest albums from the legendary Peruvian scene at the start of the 70s – served up by a group who've got a Bay Area reference in their name, and who definitely work with a mix of Latin and psychedelic elements that echo that scene – but with a special sort of vibe that's ... (Rock, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Clark Terry & Chico O'Farrill —
Spanish Rice ... CD Impulse, 1966. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Sweet Latin licks from Clark Terry and Chico O'Farrill – cut in a mode that's very similar to O'Farrill's best Verve work of the 60s! The vibe is kind of a mod take on Afro Cuban sounds – not really Latin soul, but with a playful vibe that mixes together jazz and Latin with equal parts ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
A nice mix of exotic and Latin modes – with Tino La Tino on flute, in a group that features more flute and alto, three trumpets, and plenty of percussion – including solo congas by Tito Rivera! Titles include "Cansao", "Guajira De Mi Cuba", "Lullaby Of The ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the freshest groups on the New York scene of the 70s – really cooking on this firey set for Inca Records! There's some slight funky currents that really make the record stand out – a bit of keyboards from Sonny Bravo, and some sweet wah-wah guitar lines that don't seem to be ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring and edge wear, spot of clear tape on top seam.)
Well, in our opinion, Cal went Latin right from the start, practically. Still, this "Goes Latin" LP is one of his best of the genre from the old days, and features a host of great players like Lonnie Hewitt, Chombo Silva, Mongo Santamaria, Paul Horn, and Willie Bobo. The album includes ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
2 live cookers from Cal Tajder – back to back on a single CD! The set begins with Night At The Blackhawk – one of Cal's best late 50s dates for Fantasy Records – thanks to some smoking tenor sax from Jose "Chombo" Silva! The album has Cal working in the very ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
Tracks include "Soul Sauce", "Afro Blue", "Mamblues", "Ginza Samba", "Black Orchid", "Mambo Terrifico", "A Night In Tunisia", and "Viva Cepeda". (Jazz, Latin)CD
Beautiful Latin vibes from the great Cal Tjader – 8 long tracks recorded live in 1977, but issued here for the first time ever! The sides on the set rank with Cal's best 70s live work – and feature some sublime electric piano work by Clare Fischer, as well as percussion from a young ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
(2003 CD pressing, promotional stamp on CD.)
Cal Tjader —
Huracan ... CD Crystal Clear/Liberation Hall, 1978. New Copy ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of the most obscure albums of the 70s from jazz vibes legend Cal Tjader – a set that was originally done as a direct-to-disc session for an audiophile label, but one that has Tjader recording with some of his grooviest modes of the time! The group here is wonderful – and the album ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
Cal Tjader —
Huracan ... LP Crystal Clear/Liberation Hall, 1978. New Copy (reissue)...
$23.9926.99About May 17, 2024
One of the most obscure albums of the 70s from jazz vibes legend Cal Tjader – a set that was originally done as a direct-to-disc session for an audiophile label, but one that has Tjader recording with some of his grooviest modes of the time! The group here is wonderful – and the album ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Sublime mellow work from Cal Tjader – vibes mixed with strings mixed with Latin percussion – a nicely laidback take on his classic 50s sound! The core group is still one of Cal's Latin best – with Mongo Santamaria and Willie Bobo on percussion – and many tracks have some ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing in the black & white cover.)
Cal Tjader —
Latin Kick ... CD Fantasy/OJC, 1956. Used ...
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Excellent 50s Latin work from Cal Tjader – and a set that boasts some especially nice tenor from the legendary Brew Moore! Moore's sound here anchors the date nicely – bringing in a bit more of a bottom sound than usual for a Cal Tjader Latin date – really rooting the record with ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
One of Cal Tjader's best late 50s dates for Fantasy Records – thanks to some smoking tenor sax from Jose "Chombo" Silva! The album has Cal working in the very comfortable territory of San Francisco's Blackhawk Nightclub – in a combo that also features familiar players Vince ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo blue label pressing. Vinyl plays with a click on "Stompin". Cover has as spot of light wear on the top seam, but is great otherwise!)
Today's Latin Project —
Today's Latin Project ... LP Discomate/P-Vine (Japan), 1983. New Copy (reissue)...
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A walearic classic from the Japanese scene of the early 80s – a set that's definitely got some of the Latin elements promised in the title, but which also resonates strongly with some of the more electronic modes of the time! The tunes are instrumental, and often a bit jazzy – but also ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Tokyo Cuban Boys —
Cuban Echoes ... LP King (Japan), 1962. Near Mint- ...
$14.9919.99
Tono Y Sus Sicodelico —
Mister Boogaloo ... LP Alfa/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1968. New Copy (reissue)...
$29.9933.99
A boogaloo album, but one that's a lot trippier than most – and definitely worthy of the psychedelic reference in the group's name! As with so much of the best work from the Venezuelan scene of the late 60s, the music here draws on references from up north, but really abstracts the sound ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Juan Pablo Torres —
Algo Nuevo ... CD Areito/Mr Bongo (UK), New Copy ...
$11.99On June 7, 2024
... CD
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Juan Pablo Torres —
Algo Nuevo ... LP Areito/Mr Bongo (UK), New Copy ...
$25.9930.99On June 7, 2024
... LP, Vinyl record album
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Juan Pablo Torres —
Cuba Disco ... LP On The Rocks/Mondo Groove (France), 1984. New Copy (reissue)...
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One of the most unusual albums ever cut by the legendary Latin jazz trombonist Juan Pablo Torres – and one of the grooviest, too – a special set that was recorded in Milan in the mid 80s, with backings by a sweet group who do a great job of blending Latin rhythms, clubby grooves, and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Juan Pablo Torres —
Super Son ... CD Areito/Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy ...
$11.9914.99On June 7, 2024
A late 70s groover from Cuban trombonist Juan Pablo Torres – a wild mix of Latin, funk, soul, and jazz – a style that's quite unique, and which has made Torres' albums some of the most sought-after Havana grooves of the time! Drums snap hard on some of the best numbers – ... read moreCD
This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, June 7.
Juan Pablo Torres —
Super Son ... LP Areito/Mr Bongo (UK), 1977. New Copy (reissue)...
$25.9930.99On June 7, 2024
A late 70s groover from Cuban trombonist Juan Pablo Torres – a wild mix of Latin, funk, soul, and jazz – a style that's quite unique, and which has made Torres' albums some of the most sought-after Havana grooves of the time! Drums snap hard on some of the best numbers – ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
This item will not be delivered to you before Friday, June 7.
Samuel Torres —
Alegria ... CD Blue Conga, 2019. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Features work by Luis Perdomo on Fender Rhodes, Joel Frahm on tenor, and Will Vinson on alto and flute! (Jazz, Latin)CD
(Out of print.)
Luis Gerardo Tovar —
Historia D'o ... LP Velvet (Venezuela), 1978. Very Good+ ...
$11.9916.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge & ring wear, some clear tape seams.)
Diego Urcola —
Appreciation ... CD CAM, 2011. Used ...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Features Diego Urcola on trumpet and valve trombone, Luis Perdomo on piano and Fender Rhodes, Hans Glawischnig on bass, Eric McPherson on drums, and Yosvany Terry on chekere. (Jazz, Latin)CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Diego Urcola —
Soundances ... CD Sunnyside, 2003. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Titles include "Blues For Astor", "Naranjo En Flor", "Lorena", "Maria Ciudad", "Blue In Green", and "Cuando Yo No Este". (Jazz, Latin)CD
Chucho Valdes on piano, Francisco Rubio Pampin on bass, Raul Pineda Roque and Roberto Vizcaino Guillot on percussion, and the entire group on vocals. CD
A nicely grooving album from Cuban jazz piano great Chucho Valdes – sounding as lively and vital as he has in years on Chucho's Steps! There's an invigorating blend of far reaching influences throughout the set, played masterfully by a combo that includes "Juan Carlos Rojas Castro on ... read moreCD
An excellent album of spare Latin jazz, played by the legendary leader of the Cuban group Irakere! Chucho Valdes is playing here with a small combo that only features bass, drums, and percussion – plus some additional vocal accompaniment by Mayra Caridad Valdes. But the main focus is on ... read moreCD
Miguelito Valdes with Machito —
Reunion ... LP Tico, 1963. Very Good+ ...
Out Of Stock
Miguelito Valdes is reunited with his old boss, Machito, in an LP of tightly orchestrated "Afro-boleros", as the liner notes call them. All of the material is vocal, in the style that Machito was doing with his larger group of the late 50s. Titles include "Africanerias", " ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Vicentico Valdes —
Solo Lo Mejor ... LP Seeco, 1964. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Vicentico Valdes —
Sorpresas ... LP United Artists, 1967. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
Great arrangements by Charlie Palmieri and Joe Cain – and titles that include "Buscar", "Acompaname", "Vive La Realidad", "Seguire Mi Viaje", "Una Mentira Piadosa", and "Cuando Te Fuiste De Mi". LP, Vinyl record album
Vicentico Valdes —
Una Vez Mas ... LP Seeco, 1961. Good ...
Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
Vicentico Valdes —
Vicentico ... LP Tico, 1972. Near Mint- ...
Out Of Stock
A sweet 70s set from this classic singer – with arrangements from Horacio Malvicino, and some more modern production touches from Lou Perez – on titles that include "Por La Vuelta", "Un Ano Mas", "Perfidia", "Tu Tienes Algo", "Porque No Ha De ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Crack Latin from trombonist Papo Vazquez – one of the strongest sets we've ever heard from Cubop Records, a label that's always pretty darn great! Vazquez' vision here is quite strong – working with a big group to craft some tunes that are surprisingly lean while still managing to be ... read moreCD
Features nice vocals from Guajiro Gonzalez – and cuts that include "El Coquero", "Siete Digitos", "Que Lenga", "Rule Con Dama", "El Leon", "Torna A Sacramento", "Que Mania", and "No Que Va". LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy 60s pressing, with rainbow logo. Cover has some light wear near the top. Vinyl is nice!)
Duo Milla Viljamaa & Johanna Juhola —
Piazzolla Passage ... CD Finlandia (Finland), 2003. Used ...
Out Of Stock
Heavy Latin grooves from pianist Elio Villafranca – working here with a great large lineup that's filled to the brim with heavyweight players! The session's the kind that you'll find at the best Club Coca Cola presentations – one of those rare moments where big money allows a special ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
(Japanese pressing – RJ-7095. Includes obi. Vinyl is clean, but has light groove wear for a few spins during "Tangerine".)
Wganda Kenya —
Wganda Kenya ... LP Discos Fuentes/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1976. New Copy (reissue)...
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Massive rhythms from this legendary 70s group – one created in the Discos Fuentes studios in Colombia – as a way to combine some of the bigger African and Caribbean rhythms of the time! The sound is very percussive, and very raw – lots of acoustic elements in the rhythms, mixed ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Reissue features two non-LP bonus tracks!)
Wganda Kenya/Kammpala Grupo —
Wganda Kenya/Kammpala Grupo ... LP Discos Fuentes/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1977. New Copy (reissue)...
Out Of Stock
Killer cuts from two different studio groups led by the legendary Fruko – work that bristles with all the best raw energy from the more underground side of the Discos Fuentes label in the 70s – plenty of percussion, really rootsy basslines, and a fair bit of electric guitar and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Later German pressing – 6.21027 AS. Cover has light aging, faint sticker spot, small center split in the top seam, and is lightly bent at the top right corner.)