Noro Morales turns his rich talents to a set of merengue tracks – but the style's a lot different than you'd expect from the later sound of the genre! Instead, these cuts have a sly sinister sound, with kind of a snakey approach that adds a nice element to the music, and which keeps things ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has clear tape on all seams, tiny peel spot from sticker removal, aging, some pen on the back.)
A set recorded by RCA in 1958 – featuring a few new numbers, plus a number of classics, redone by Cugie in a nice jazzy style that we like better than his earlier work! Sid Ramin did a few arrangements for the record – and titles include "Mambo No 5", "Baia", "G ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Living Stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a small split on the top seam, light surface wear, and aging.)
An excellent little set from Tito – recorded in the late 50s for Tico, with a groove that's harder than much of his 60s work for United Artists! The lineup includes some nice jazzy vibes work on a few tracks – and the album includes the great percussive track "Suena Tu Bongo (Beat ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Red label stereo Forum pressing. Cover has some wear and aging, splitting in the top seam, center split in the spine, and some price sticker remnants in back.)
A great return to form for the legendary Cachao – and a session that seeks to recapture the Cuban Jam Session energy of his recordings from a few decades before! Production is by Andy Garcia, and is somewhat more sentimental than in the old days – although certainly still free from any ... read moreCD
A contemporary legend in Latin music – one that was done in collaboration with the film of the same name – organized by Ry Cooder, directed by Wim Wenders, and put forth as a reminder to America that Cuban culture was still going strong, even decades after we turned our backs on the ... read moreCD
(Includes booklet and slipcase.)
50 Guitars Of Tommy Garrett —
Maria Elena ... LP Liberty, 1963. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$4.99
Cool 60s work from guitarist Snuff Garrett! Maria Elena takes a host of older Latin themes and tunes them towards a hip 60s style – using the overdubbed guitar approach of the 50 guitars group, and really stretching the sound out wide towards the farthest reaches of both speakers! Snuff ... (Now Sound, Latin)read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label stereo pressing in the die-cut gatefold cover. Cover has a tiny frayed spot on one of the points at the die-cut, hardly visible and in great shape otherwise.)
(Out of print and sealed with a cutout notch through spine.)
Jane Bunnett & The Spirits Of Havana —
Ritmo + Soul ... CD Blue Note, 2000. Used ...
$4.99
Tracks include "Santos Suarez", "Joyful Noise", "Drume Negrita", "3 Voices One Spirit", "Hebioso", "Journey Back", and "Francisco's Dream". CD
(Out of print. Mark through barcode, disc has a promo stamp.)
Chico O'Farrill —
Carambola ... CD Milestone, 2000. Used ...
$4.99
Includes the beautiful long "Afro Cuban Jazz Suite"! Composed, arranged, and conducted by Arturo (Chico) O'Farrill the Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band. Arturo O'Farrill, piano and musical director with John Benitez, Steve Berrios, Peter Brainin, Sam Burtis, Jimmy Cozier, Andy ... read moreCD
(Punch through barcode, promo stamp on disc.)
Juan Carlos Quintero —
Los Primos ... CD Moondo, 2003. Used ...
$1.99
Gerry Mulligan & Astor Piazzolla —
Reunion Cumbre ... CD Random (Argentina), 1974. Used ...
$4.99
A magical meeting of two tremendous talents – saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and bandoneon player Astor Piazzolla – heard here in a rare Italian recording from the 70s! The album's a really unique effort for both musicians – a bit more pensive and thoughtful than some of Piazzolla's ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
Hilton Ruiz on piano, Jimmy Rowser on bass, Reuben Rodriguez on electric bass, Steve Berrios on drums, timbales, guiro and claves, Daniel Ponce on congas and bongos and Don Cherry on trumpet. (Jazz, Latin)CD
(Cutout notch through case and artwork.)
Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca —
Sao Salvador ... CD Putumayo, 2000. Used ...
$4.99
A great return to form for the legendary Cachao – and a session that seeks to recapture the Cuban Jam Session energy of his recordings from a few decades before! Production is by Andy Garcia, and is somewhat more sentimental than in the old days – although certainly still free from any ... read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Eddie Palmieri —
Palmas ... CD Elektra, 1994. Used ...
$4.99
A relatively recent effort by Eddie, but also one of his best albums in 25 years! The record's a beautiful batch of Latin jazz instrumentals, played with a lot of fire, but also a lot of maturity and creativity. The compositions are great, and Eddie's in top form on piano, with backing by Donald ... read moreCD
Although Pablo Beltran Ruiz is better known for more traditional material, this groovy album from the 60s has him moving through a great batch of 60s pop and Latin tracks – and it's got a wonderful lively sound! The album kicks off with a great instrumental version of Joe Cuba's "El ... read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing with deep groove, 1s stampers. Cover has light ring wear an aging.)
Javier Solis —
Buen Viaje ... 7-inch Discos Columbia (Mexico), 1966. Very Good+ (pic cover)...
$4.996.99
Various —
Mas Cafe Cubana ... CD Warner/World Circuit/Nonesuch/Starbucks, 2000. Used ...
$1.99
Ten tracks from Ibrahim Ferrer, Omara Portuondo, Afro-Cuban All Stars, Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Ibrahim Ferrer, Afro-Cuban All Stars, and Los Zafiros. CD
(Out of print, digipak case has a peeled spot on the cover from an old security sticker and is priced accordingly.)
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 moreCD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Astor Piazzolla —
Luna ... CD IRS, 1992. Used ...
$3.99
A live recording of the final concert of Piazzolla's New Tango Sex-Tet, recorded in Amerstdam, 1989. 7 numbers in all, including "Hora Cero", "Tanguedia", "Milonga Del Angel", "Camorra 3", "Preludio Y Fuga", "Sex-Tet" and "Luna". CD
(Mark through barcode, promo stamp on disc.)
Orlando Vallejo —
Alborada ... LP Panart, Early 60s. Very Good+ ...
$5.99
Titles include "Hemos Terminado", "Gotitas De Dolor", "Piel Canela", "Odio En La Sangre", and "Si Yo Pudiera Hablarte". LP, Vinyl record album
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 moreCD
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
Gonzalo Rubalcaba on grand piano and keyboards, Rafael Carrasco on flute and tenor saxophone, Manuel Varela on saxophone, Reynaldo Melian on trumpet, Lazaro Cruz Olmos on trumpet and flugelhorn, Felipe Cabrera on bass and electric bass, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez on drums and Roberto ... (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
(Mono black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has some splitting in the bottom seam and is bumped at the top right corner.)
Music from Vikki Carr, Tania Libertad, Laureano Brizuela, Angeles Ochoa, Emmanuel, Manoella Torres, Mauro Calderon, Yuri, Pedro Fernandez, Maria Conchita Alonso, Mijares, and Dulce. CD