Groovy batch of instrumental Latin cuts, with a sound that's a mixture of Latin soul and pop 60's instrumentation. Cugie's usual sound isn't that much in place, but that's ok, because tracks like "Thunderball", "Hang On Sloopy", "Tabasco", and "Soul Sauce" ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – Vinyl is in Poor condition. Cover has wear and aging, a name in pen on front, a light stain at the opening, and yellowed clear tape holding the seams.)
An ambitious record from Paquito D'Rivera, but a great one too – a set that features the Cuban saxophonist playing in a slightly expanded Latin jazz setting – with small combo grooving that's often augmented by larger string arrangements! The core groove is wonderful – very much ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dreamy trumpet from this Latin legend – with titles that include "Summertime", "Caravan", "Blues In The Night", "Bewitched", "Sophisticated Lady", "Stormy Weather", and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black label pressing. Cover has some splitting in the top seam and yellowing from age.)
Very groovy stuff from Cugie! It's the late 60s, and he's got more of a pop Latin groove than earlier – and lays down some nice peppy covers of pop material, plus a few other Latin standards. Not exactly Latin soul – but not that far off, either. Includes a great version of "Samb ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has some surface wear and aging.)
Rosendo Rosell compositions interpreted by Fernando Albuerne, Orlando Chicho Vallejo, Hermanos Castro, Marta Perez/ Cachao, Conjunto Casino, Orquesta Aragon, and Conjunto Casino. LP, Vinyl record album
Musical direction by Renato Capriles, with Perucho, Manolo, Pinero, and Veronica on vocals. Titles include "Paja Y Palito", "El Pompeo", "San Fernando", "Coco Seco", "Cojale La Cola", "El Sauce" and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Venezuelan pressing on Discolando. Cover has some ring & edge wear.)