Ernie Agosto Y La Conspiracion —
Ernie's Conspiracy ... LP Vaya, 1972. Very Good+ ...
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Soaring trumpet-heavy salsa from the combo of Ernie Agosto – a great little album with the tightness and focus of some of the best early 70s work from producer Willie Colon! Ernie arranged the album with pianist Nelson Sanchez – and the sound here is chunky on the bottom, with some ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original US pressing! Cover has light wear near the top, and a small letter in pen.)
The only album ever issued by this wicked Latin funk group from the 70s – a rare set from the Fania side of the universe, and one that features production by the mighty Ray Barretto! There's definitely some elements of Nuyorican soul going on here – but the album also echoes some of ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Great pressing – even nicer than the original!)
Bobby Cruz & Ricardo Ray —
Canta Para Ti ... LP Vaya, 1972. Very Good ...
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One of the earliest albums on the Vaya label – a great continuation of earlier work from this hip team – with vocals from Bobby Cruz, arrangements by the pair, and titles that include "Concierto Musical", "La Novela", "Ansio Tu Amor", "The Falling ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A fantastic pairing of talents – one that seems to push each individual artist to a new high point in their career! By the time of the set, Johnny Pacheco was emerging as one of the strongest forces in 70s salsa – a crack percussionist whose instrumentation was driving on a younger ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco, & Justo Betancourt —
Recordando El Ayer ... LP Vaya, 1976. Near Mint- ...
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Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco join forces with vocalist Justo Betancourt and pianist Papo Lucca – the latter of whom was making plenty big waves in music with Sonora Poncena at the time! Pacheco's the leader of the group on flute and percussion, but Lucca's piano has plenty of force in the ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Non-gatefold US Vaya pressing.)
Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco, & Pete Rodriguez —
Celia, Johnny, & Pete ... LP Vaya, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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This trio of older Latin singers hits a nice 70s salsa vibe on this album of tracks recorded for Vaya. Arrangements are by Sonny Bravo, Luis Garcia, and Javier Vazquez – and titles include "Vida", "Pueblo Negro", "Una Rosa Roja", and "Distintos Caminos" ... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some ring impressions, bent corners, and some small indents and blemishes.)
Essential 70s work by Andy Harlow – a mix of salsa styles with some especially great instrumentation! Andy plays tenor, flute, and vibes – and the rest of the group features Yomo Toro on tres, Junior Gonzales on percussion, Eddie Martinez on piano, and Abie Lima on timbales and ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Includes some early work for Fonseca and United Artists too – titles that include "El Diferente", "Comejen", "Traigo De Todo", "Guaguanco Raro", "Agallu", "Aguzate", "Yenyere", and "Sonito Bestiasl". CD
(Out of print.)
Mon Rivera —
Forever ... LP Vaya, 1978. Near Mint- ...
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Straight 70s salsa from Mon – soulful vocals in front, and small combo backing from Joe Torres on piano, Milton Cardona on congas, Nicky Marrero on timbales, and Jose Mangual on bongos. Titles include "Se Dice Gracias", "Las Nenas Del Barrio", "Caldo Y Pescao", ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Cover looks great – with just a small cutout hole, a small mark from sticker removal, and a bit of light wear.)