Landmark work from
Eddie Palmieri – a stunning performance by his
Harlem River Drive band, recorded live before a very wild crowd at Sing Sing Prison! The feel here is a blend of the sound heard on the legendary
Harlem River Drive album – a unique fusion of Latin, soul, and political consciousness – and some of the styles of
Eddie's own groundbreaking albums of the early 70s – and it's made all the much deeper by its performance in front of an audience who was very receptive to the message of the tracks. All tracks are long and very hip, and titles include the protest poetry cut "Jibaro/
My Pretty N*****", plus the groovers "Azucar (parts 2 & 3)", "Muneca", "VP Blues", and "Pa La Ocha Tambo".
(Original US pressing. Vinyl is great – cover has aging on the spine, and some other light wear.)