Argentine rock, recorded in Paris during the early 70s – a really unusual expatriate album that comes off with a sound that's pretty unique! Miguel Abuelo clearly draws inspiration from the heavier rock that was showing up in South America at the time – yet the overall execution of the ... (Rock, Latin)read moreCD
Cesar Ascarrunz —
Cesar 830 ... CD Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1975. New Copy ...
$8.9914.99
Lost Latin funk from the Bay Area scene of the 70s – and an album that may well blow away better-known work by groups like Malo, Azteca, or El Chicano! The album's near-perfect right from the start – and brings in plenty of New York elements to the groove, thanks to the inclusion of a ... read moreCD
During the mid 60s, Ray cut some killer Latin sides for the United Artists label – most of which are darn hard to find on vinyl, but many of which are collected here on this tasty 19 track set! The music shows Ray at a pivotal point – after his initial Latin jazz recordings as a leader ... read moreCD
By this point in his career, Ray Barretto certainly was Indestructible – one of the biggest Latin leaders of his day, working at the forefront of new trends and new sounds! This fact is wonderfully displayed by the front cover, which shows Ray unbuttoning his shirt and taking off his Clark ... read moreCD
Nice album that brings together a lot of Ray's great sides for Tico from the mid 60s – short and tight, with lots of firey grooves and storming percussion from Ray. Includes the original "El Watusi", which is surprisingly tough to find, plus "Ritmo Sabroso", "El ... read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Rubens Bassini —
Ritmo Fantastico ... CD Pawal/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1961. Used ...
$9.9914.99
Fantastic rhythms from percussionist Rubens Bassini – a set that has all the raw live energy of a Latin jazz jam session, but which also carries some of the sweet touches of the bossa nova scene in Brazil – a really wonderful mixing of modes that makes the album a gem all the way ... (Brazil, Latin)read moreCD
Joe Bataan working in a pronounced dancefloor soul mode! While the legendary Bataan was no stranger to the fusion of Latin, soul and funk, this some of the most club soul oriented sounds from Joe we've ever heard – and the sessions are seeing official release for the first time ever! The ... read moreCD
Joe Bataan & Los Fulanos —
King Of Latin Soul ... CD Vampi Soul (Spain), 2009. New Copy ...
$5.9916.99
Recent genius from the true king of Latin Soul – the mighty Joe Bataan, sounding every bit as great now as he did back in the day! Bataan gets some very hip backing from Los Fulanos – a Barcelona-based combo who help recreate the tight sound of Joe's early grooves from the late 60s, ... read moreCD
An interesting historical document, and a pretty decent live set – in the same soul mixed-bag style as the Wattstax live albums. This one was recorded at the Watts Jazz Fest in 1973, and it features two great tracks by Willie Bobo – one a mellow reading of Jobim's "Dindi", ... (Soul, Latin)read moreCD
Ray Camacho —
Mucha Salsa ... CD Luna/Everland (Austria), 1978. New Copy ...
$6.9916.99
An obscure salsa set from Ray Camacho – an artist who always seems willing to mix up styles in his music! That's definitely the case here, as Ray mixes straighter Latin modes with a few border touches – creating a hybrid of New York and Mexican modes that's pretty unique – but ... read moreCD
Ray Camacho Band —
Reach Out ... CD PMG (Austria), 1980. New Copy ...
$4.9916.99
Brilliant brown-eyed soul from Ray Camacho – an artist who was previously known for more border-styled work with his Teardrops band, but who steps out here with a surprisingly great blend of electric jazz and boogie! The approach is wonderful – a real re-direction of Ray's earlier ... read moreCD
Angel Canales —
Sabor ... CD Alegre, 1975. Used ...
Just Sold Out!
Possibly the greatest album ever from Angel Canales – a 70s salsa classic through and through, and one with great links between the New York scene and Canales' Puerto Rican roots! The tunes are wonderfully heartfelt throughout – sung with a youthful sense of soul that's far different ... read moreCD
A mad mix of Latin and funky rhythms – a 70s classic from the Belgian group Chakachas! The album's best known for its title hit "Jungle Fever" – an insane cut that features heavy drums, choppy guitar, and a stop/start action that's peppered with sounds of female pleasure! ... (Soul, Latin)read moreCD
The vocals of Tito Nieves soar out loud and clear here – working with arrangements from Luis Cruz, Louie Ramirez, and Marty Sheller – ont itles that include "Mi Tierra", "Piraguero", "Lo Mismo Me Da", "A Cali", "Mi Conjunto", and "Fe ... read moreCD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Cortijo Y Su Combo Original with Ismael Rivera —
Juntos Otra Vez ... CD Coco/Sony, 1974. Used ...
$18.99
Dos Santos —
City Of Mirrors ... CD International Anthem, 2021. New Copy ...
$12.9913.99
The notes on the cover use the term "Latinx Futurist" to refer to the work of Dos Santos – and that may be one of the best ways we've ever heard to describe their really unique blend of modes – served up here with a sound that firmly places the group at the crossroads of some ... read moreCD
Fernando Echavarria & La Familia Andre —
Pititijinqui ... CD RMM, 2000. Used ...
$0.992.99
... CD
(CONDITION NOTE: original digipak has been cut down and panels separated to fit in a slim plastic sleeve – sold as is and priced accordingly.)
El Chicles —
Viva Tirado ... CD Polydor/Pregador Do Som (Germany), 1970. New Copy ...
$5.9916.99
A funky killer from this legendary European group – a record that's filled with as much funk and soul as the Latin elements you might have guessed from the title! El Chicles may have been a studio project, but they were a heck of a funky one – with hard drums, tight bass, and mixed-up ... (Soul, Latin)read moreCD
Jose Leslie Escobar —
Dejame Saber ... CD Jose Leslie Escobar, 2000s. Used ...
$3.997.99
Some of the best of the best of The Fania All Stars – magical music from that short stint when the combo were recording for Columbia Records in the late 70s! While at Columbia, the group grew even more than the styles of their roots at the Fania label – picking up some hipper touches ... read moreCD
Maybe one of the most wonderful things to come out of the Buena Visa Social Club project of Ry Cooder – a record that introduced many Americans to the voice of Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer – a talent from back in the day, but one whose route to US audiences was closed for decades because ... read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Roberto Fonseca —
Yo ... CD Montuno, 2013. Used ...
$2.99
Includes two tracks produced by Gilles Peterson. (Jazz, Latin)CD
(Digipack case has some light edgewear and a penmark through barcode.)
Luis Gasca —
Collage ... CD Fantasy/BGP (UK), 1976. New Copy ...
$8.9914.99
A standout classic from trumpeter Luis Gasca – and a set that may well be the artists' most complete musical vision of the 70s! The group here is larger than on previous records, and Gasca's dropped a bit of his Latin roots in exchange for a soaring, slightly spiritual sound put together by ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
One of the greatest solo albums ever issued by Latin jazz trumpeter Luis Gasca – a set that really expands on his debut for Atlantic Records, and which brings in a whole host of early 70s west coast Latin influences! The style here is very laidback and open – a bit like some of the ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
Ghetto Brothers —
Power/Fuerza ... CD Salsa International/Everland (Austria), 1972. New Copy ...
$6.9916.99
A legendary record from one of the most unique Latin groups of their time! In an early 70s world where many Latin combos were going for class and poise, the Ghetto Brothers moved in another direction entirely – working here with a fair bit of electric guitar alongside more familiar Latin ... read moreCD
Jerry Gonzalez & The Fort Apache Band —
Fire Dance ... CD Milestone, 1996. Used ...
$4.996.99
Trumpeter Jerry Gonzalez cooks away nicely with his Fort Apache band – swinging in that hip mix of Latin and jazz that's always made the combo so great! This sweet set was recorded live, which gives the band lots of long, open-ended tunes on which to really open up and do their thing – ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
Features Jerry Gonzales on trumpet and congas – with Joe Ford on alto and soprano, Carter Jefferson on tenor, and Larry Willis on piano! (Jazz, Latin)CD
Jerry Gonzalez & The Fort Apache Band —
River Is Deep ... CD Enja/Ultra Vybe (Japan), 1982. Used ...
$13.9916.99
The river is deep and the sound is wide – as the set features wonderful work from the Fort Apache Band of trumpeter/percussionist Jerry Gonzalez – recorded at a point when the group was really starting to cook! The music has its roots in Afro-Cuban styles, but stretches out with plenty ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
(2014 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Ruben Gonzalez —
Introducing ... CD World Circuit (UK), 1997. Used ...
$2.99
Guts —
Estrellas ... CD Heavenly Sweetness (Netherlands), 2022. New Copy 2CD ...
$16.9919.99
Some of the most beautiful music we've ever heard from Guts – very different than the spare productions of earlier years, thanks to the presence of dozens of guest stars – singers and musicians who help to open up the music with the sounds of Havana and West Africa combined! Most of ... (New Grooves, Latin)read moreCD
Norman Hedman on congas & percussion, Willie Martinez on timbales, Ron Monroe on bass, Glen Pearson & Robert Aron on piano, AJ Mantas on vibes, Talib Kibwe on alto & soprano sax, Craig Rivers & Andrienne Wilson on flute, Joe Gonzalez on bongos with special guest Hilton Ruiz on piano. (Jazz, Latin)CD
(Out of print.)
Iguazu Acoustic Trio with Alex Acuna —
Rubio ... CD Rai Trade (Italy), 2013. Used ...
$4.99
Fabio Gianni on piano, Marco Mistrangelo on bass, Alex Battini De Barreiro on drums and percussion, and Alex Acuna on percussion. (Jazz, Latin)CD
(CONDITION NOTE: disc has a small hub crack, secured with two hub stickers – priced accordingly.)
Andres Landero —
Yo Amaneci ... CD Vampi Soul (Spain), Late 60s/1970s/Early 80s. New Copy ...
$9.9916.99
Andres Landero has a pretty wild look on the cover here – and the sound of his music is equally wild, too – a very raw, rootsy approach to cumbia – very much in the most hard-edged style of the genre, with a quality that often feels more ancient than the 70s recording dates of ... read moreCD
Latin Jazz Quintet (with Eric Dolphy) —
Latin Jazz Quintet ... CD United Artists/Universal (Japan), 1960. New Copy ...
$13.9914.99
A extremely rare album that Eric Dolphy recorded with the Latin Jazz Quintet – a rare Latin-based side of Dolphy's career, and a set that's a bit different than the Prestige album by the same pairing! This set features a slightly different lineup of the LJQ – one that includes Louie ... read moreCD
Latin Jazz Quintet + Eric Dolphy —
Caribe ... CD Prestige/OJC, 1960. Used ...
$18.99
A masterful meeting of Eric Dolpy and The Latin Jazz Quintet – a record that shows a rare Latin side of Dolphy's talents, but one that's totally great! The core group here are the ensemble led by conga player Juan Amalbert with vibes, piano, bass, and percussion – a group who helped ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
Raphy Leavitt —
Herido ... CD Borinquen, 1974. Used ...
$11.99
Smoking salsa, but with a heartbreaking undercurrent – thanks to the vocals in the set! The grooves are already great – raw, youthful 70s material, played by a group who are clearly excited to be stepping out into fresh territory – but when the vocals come into the mix, things ... read moreCD
Plenty burning here – a smoking set of 70s salsa from Raphy Leavitt – one of the key figures of the Latin underground at the time! The album's got a righteous feel right from the start – thanks to the percussive overtones of "Voces Del Africa" – a great way to ... read moreCD
Los Hacheros —
Pilon ... CD Los Hacheros, 2012. Used ...
$2.996.99
A contemporary Latin combo, but one with a really unique feel as well – a mix of 60s charanga modes, 50s Cuban roots, and some definite modern phrasing! The group has a really wonderful blend of flute, violin, trombone, tres, and percussion – and congolero Hector "Papote" ... read moreCD
Features Irvin Mayfield on trumpet, Jason Marsalis on drums, and Bill Summers on percussion and vocals – with Victor Atkins III on piano, David Pulphus on bass, Yvette Bostic-Summers on additional perucssion and vocals, and special guest Cyril Neville on lead vocals and bongos. (Jazz, Latin)CD
Irvin Mayfield on trumpet, Victor Atkins on piano, Bill & Yvette Summers on percussion, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez & Ricky Sebastian on drums & Edwin Livingston on bass. (Jazz, Latin)CD
Beautiful brown-eyed soul from the Ohio scene of the 70s – just the sort of record you might have expected to hear from East LA or Spanish Harlem back in the day – but even more amazing to come from Cleveland! The group are a Latin combo at the core, but they've soaked up plenty of ... (Soul, Latin)read moreCD
Machito —
Kenya ... CD Roulette/EMI, 1957. Used ...
$11.99
A real corker from Machito – a set that's got a lot more bite and earthy fire than some of his other albums of the 50s – as you might be able to guess from the cover and the title! The record definitely lives up to the Afro-Cuban promise on the front – thanks to very hip ... read moreCD
(1999 CD pressing.)
Machito & His Afro Cuban Orchestra —
Greatest Hits ... CD Fania, 1940s/Early 50s. Used ...
$12.99
Jan Laurens Hartong on piano, Ben van den Dungen on tenor and soprano saxophone, Rini Swinkels, Wim Both, and Jarmo Hoogendijk on trumpet, Jeroen Rol on trombone, Jeroen Vierdag on bass, Lucas Van Merwijk on drums and timbales, Claus Tofft on tumbadoras, and Nils Fischer on timbales, bongos, and ... (Jazz, Latin)read moreCD
Grooves as beautiful as the moon – and a record that continues strongly in the Latin jazz legacy of the great Bobby Matos! The set's got Bobby working with a tight core group in a live setting – a format that gives the record an even more personal, more spontaneous feel than some of ... read moreCD
Arturo O'Farrill's first solo piano record – dedicated to sculptor Isamu Noguchi. (Jazz, Latin)CD
(Punch through barcode.)
Okute —
Okute ... CD Chulo, 2021. New Copy ...
$12.9913.99
A contemporary Cuban group, but one who fit easily in the long cultural legacy of Havana – as the combo have a way of taking timeless modes and making them come alive again in all new ways – often really stripping things down to their roots, with an intimate, earthy presentation that ... read moreCD
A lost bit of late 60s Latin – with a really soulful feel! The band has an extremely strong instrumental sound, with a twin trombone lineup that's nice and tight – and they work with lots of dark descending chord progressions, spinning out tunes that bubble in blue notes, and nicely ... read moreCD
A lost funky treasure – never issued before! For those not in the know, The Pazant Brothers (Ed & Al) were a duo of funky hornmen that first came to fame working with Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers – and then moved onto cut some great funky records of their own in the 70s. ... (Soul, Latin)read moreCD