Cheesy name – but a great set! And although "
Blue Note" is in the title and the label, the package actually brings together a bunch of rare Latin sides from other labels in the Capitol/
EMI camp – like World Pacific, Liberty, & Roulette. The overall groove is really wonderful – with a lively Latin
jazz sound that's nicely spaced out, and a really rich selection of material that's pretty hard to find otherwise. Titles include "Soul Cha" by Joe Torres, "Latin Fever" by
Jack Costanzo, "Agua Dulce" by
Jazz Crusaders, "African Fantasy" by Bobby Montez, "Favela" by Clare Fischer, "La Bruja Negra" by Joe Torres, "Ritmo Bobo" by Sonny Stitt, "
Blue Sands" by Charles Kynard & Buddy Collette, and "Trinidad" by Willie Bobo. 14 cuts in all – and a nice groove throughout!
(Funky Compilations, Latin)