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We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
CDs (186) new/used, Vinyl (443) new/used, LPs (424) new/used, 12-inch (2 used), 7-inch (17 used), All (629)
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Sterns (UK), 1996. Used ... $11.99
World Circuit, 1997. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Bacalao, 2020. Used ... $8.99
Cesar Ascarrunz —
Cesar 830 ... CD Flying Dutchman/BGP (UK), 1975. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
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 more CD
Fremeaux & Associates (France), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $9.99 18.98
A cool collection of work from Bob Azzam – a unique talent on the French scene at the start of the 60s, and one who was responsible for some mighty nice grooves! Bob hails from Algeria, and works here in a mix of Latin rhythms and Mid-East inflections – blending the groovy and the ... read more CD
World Circuit, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $15.99 16.98
Landmark recordings from Cuban singer Abelardo Barroso – one of the most expressive voices on the Havana scene – both before and after the revolution! Barroso is heard here in he company of Orquesta Sensacion – a great group with a very rhythmic vibe, and a style that's often in ... read more CD
Joe Bataan —
Afrofilipino (with bonus tracks) ... CD Salsoul/Octave (Japan), 1975. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
An amazing crossover moment of the 70s Latin scene! During the 60s Joe Bataan had been experimenting with the many different mode of Latin Soul – crossing over styles in a way that not only reflected his complicated roots, but which also tried to break Latin music out of the small uptown ... read more CD
(Part of the Salsoul Records Original Master Collecion!)
Disco Hits (Puerto Rico), 1981. Used ... $11.99
A really smoking jammer from Puerto Rico – cut by a group who could effortlessly mix salsa and more traditional rhythms – in an extremely lively mode that made the best use of production and arrangement changes at the time! In a way, the album reminds us of some of the "new ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Messidor (Germany), 1993. Used ... $9.99
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Orfeon (Mexico), 1968. Used ... $14.99
Groovy boogaloo from late 60s Mexico – an album that's quite different than US sets of this nature! The rhythms definitely show a Latin Soul influence, but the overall execution is in a wider 60s groovy mode overall – with bits of mod jazz, soul piano, and more – all filtered ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Fania, 1977. Used ... $12.99
Willie Colon declares Ruben Blades as the champ on the cover of this early solo set – and for good reason too, as the album's one of Blades' best! There's a clear, clean simplicity to the record that's totally wonderful – a purity of vision before some of Ruben's later crossover ... read more CD
(Out of print original Fania pressing.)
TNT, 2019. New Copy ... $5.99
A fantastic record from Chicago percussionist Art Turk Burton – a longstanding member of the AACM, but one who's been so busy teaching and helping out on the local scene, he's never gotten the international fame he deserves! Art works here in a large group that mixes contemporary modes and ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
Gary Burton —
Libertango – The Music Of Astor Piazzolla ... CD Concord, 1999. Used ... $4.99
Manana (France), 2005. Used ... $11.99
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(Out of print, packaged in a nice fold out case which has some edgewear.)
Exclusivo, 1980s/1990s. Used ... $11.99
Titles include "Solo Se Que Tiene Nombre De Mujer", "La Humanidad", "Saraguay Sentoja", "Nina Mele", "Cha Cha A La Canales", "Nostalgia", "Sandra", "Bomba Carabomba", "Soy Del Monte", and "Caja De ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rareza (Colombia), 2014. Used ... $5.99
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Codiscos (Colombia), Late 70s/1980s. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Enja (Germany), 1984. Used ... $9.99
Smoking salsa, recorded in Germany – an overlooked 80s date from this hip overseas ensemble, and a standout Latin jazz set from the time! The lineup here features some really wonderful horns – including bold trumpet lines from Benny Bailey and Don Rader – working with a heavy ... read more CD
Rumba/P-Vine (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $29.99
Damn hard to go wrong with Cortijo at this point in his career – as records like this are razor-sharp, all the way through! The cooker features excellent vocals from a young Ismael Rivera – who's already got this transcendent quality that points towards larger Latin dimensions to come ... read more CD
Gema/P-Vine (Japan), 1959. New Copy ... $29.99
Cortijo in New York – making for a classic meeting of Puerto Rican and Nuyorican sounds – with plenty of help from the young Ismael Rivera! Rhythms are tight throughout – very fierce and full, showing the new energy of the younger generation that Cortijo helped get going at the ... read more CD
Rumba/P-Vine (Japan), 1960. New Copy ... $29.99
That's a pretty festive pig roast taking place on the cover of this one – and the band's got an equally festive groove to match! The set bristles with all the sharp energy we love from the early Cortijo albums – a tight, percussion-heavy approach to Latin grooves – one that's a ... read more CD
Rumba/P-Vine (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $29.99
Classic material from Cortijo's legendary combo with Ismael Rivera on vocals – one of the first records to really showcase the great sounds coming from the Puerto Rican scene in the early 60s! Rhythms are plenty lively – as Cortijo's group has the same sharp focus as the early Joe Cuba ... read more CD
Tumbao (Spain), Early 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Nice CD that brings together 20 of Celia Cruz' early recordings with the legendary Sonora Mantancera. All tracks were recorded in Havana between 1950 and 1953, and titles include "Agua Pa Mi", "Cao Cao, Mani Picao", "Bonco", "Quede Zaina", "La ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
On Top, 2007. Used ... $11.99
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CuBop/Ubiquity, 1999. Used ... $5.99
A beautiful session of Latin jazz – and one that manages to be fairly rootsy in sound, but which also shares a lot of the warmth and lyricism of Cubop's other recent West Coast Latin sessions. The group is co-led by Dan & Mark Weinsten, playing trombone and flute, respectively – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Dimension Latina —
Combinacion Latina No 4 ... CD Velvet/Vedisco, 1979. Used ... $6.99
Titles include "Rumberos De Ayer", "Combinacion Latina No 4", "Lo Que Quiero", "Vuelve", "Don't Stop The Carnival", "Mujer Tentadora", and "Aguzate". CD
(Out of print.)
TH, 1995. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print, CDr pressing.)
International Anthem, 2018. New Copy ... $9.99 14.99
A fantastic album from this groundbreaking Latin combo from Chicago – one who've got an inclusive spirit that grabs together so many different elements of music and unifies them as one! The style isn't quite salsa, isn't Latin rock or jazz – but instead has so many strands of sounds ... read more CD
Also available Logos ... LP 18.99
Friends & Co, 1975. Used ... $14.99
A 70s New York classic – the first and best album by Eddie Drennon! Eddie's got a unique sound that's part soul and part Latin – grooving here in a Latin Hustle mode that brings together gliding strings, floating chorus vocals, and a heavier funk-based set of rhythms that really kicks ... (Soul, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print and still sealed.)
Polydor/Pregador Do Som (Germany), 1970. New Copy ... $8.99 16.99
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 more CD
Codiscos (Colombia), Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
Combo, 1991. Used ... $11.99
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(NOTE: booklet has an 1" tear at the top edge. Out of print.)
Discos Fuentes (Colombia), 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
36 classic tracks! CD
(Out of print.)
Cotique, Late 60s. Used ... $19.99
A killer group with a very soulful feel! We know little about Jose and his hot little combo, but they groove in a way that takes all the nice downtempo chords of the Latin Soul years and mixes them with a harder percussive 70s salsa style! Jose "Piliche" Elicier leads the group and ... read more CD
(Out of print 'white back' pressing.)
Mercury (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $13.99
Pure brilliance from Coke Escovedo – an artist who really finds a way to make so many different things come together perfectly – with results that are even stronger than his previous work in Azteca and Santana! The set's got a warm blend of Latin roots, modern soul, and jazzy fusion ... (Soul, Latin) read more CD
(Part of the Free Soul 20th Anniversary series!)
Crossover, 1988. Used ... $9.99
Percussionist Pete Escovedo leads a large group through tracks including "Whatcha Gonna Do", "Caribe", "Dr. Macumba", "Tassajara", and "Dawn – The New Beginning" which features vocals from his daughter – Sheila E! CD
(Out of print.)
Panart, Late 50s/1960s. Used ... $9.99
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Columbia, Late 70s. New Copy ... $4.99 6.99
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 more CD
Fania/Wagram (France), 1975. New Copy ... $10.99 12.99
By the mid 70s, the New York Latin scene was boomin' so large it could easily fill venues like Yankee Stadium – as you'll hear on this excellent live set from the Fania All-Stars, a monster record that easily ranks with the best live Latin sides of the time – like Eddie Palmieri at Sing ... read more CD
Fania/Wagram (France), 1975. New Copy ... $10.99 12.99
By the mid 70s, the New York Latin scene was boomin' so large it could easily fill venues like Yankee Stadium – as you'll hear on this excellent live set from the Fania All-Stars, a monster record that easily ranks with the best live Latin sides of the time – like Eddie Palmieri at Sing ... read more CD
Fania, 1980. Used ... $12.99
Sweet strings and sophisticated soul – a wonderful combination in the hands of Cheo Feliciano, who sounds equally great here on both mellow and upbeat material! The self-produced record shows a growing sense of grace and power in Cheo's music – and working here with musical directors ... read more CD
(Out of print, white back Musica Latina pressing.)
Vaya, 1973. Used ... $24.99
A soulful 70s set from Cheo Feliciano – cut-above salsa done in close collaboration with songwriter C Curet Alonso, who wrote most of the songs on the set! Bobby Valentin handles arrangements – and the groove here has that joyous, upbeat style of his own work at the time – pushed ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
World Circuit/Nonesuch, 2003. New Copy ... $14.99 15.98
The second album recorded by Cuban vocal legend Ibrahim Ferrer in the wake of the Buena Vista Social Club phenomenon – and maybe the best! Ferrer's vocals are superb throughout – and the production is relatively stripped down, and never too intrusive – even when producer Ry ... read more CD
Also available Buenos Hermanos (180 gram pressing – with bonus tracks) ... LP 31.99(Comes in a nice hardcover gatefold, with booklet!)
Mack Avenue, 2020. New Copy ... $15.99 17.99
Pianist Roberto Fonseca seems to expand his musical vision with each new release – to a point where here, he's got this grand sense of sound, place, and history – all wrapped together in this mix of instrumental and vocal selections that draw a line between classic Havana and the ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
Montuno, 2013. Used ... $6.99
Schema (Italy), 2001. Used ... $6.99
A sublime winner from Schema! Gerardo Frisina is the force behind some of Schema's greatest reissue projects – like the jazz classics on the Rearward label, or compilations like Metti Una Bossa A Cena – but here, he emerges as a strong new artist on his own, serving up a brilliant ... (New Grooves, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Melodias (Colombia), 2007. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
Fania/Universal, 1970s/1980s. Used ... $14.99
Featuring 16 tracks including "Guarare", "Acere Trumboro", "Jibaro", and "El Hablador". CD
(Tray card has a small cutout hole.)
Faustino Gonzalez —
Joyas Musicales – Temas de la Guelaguetza con Marimba Vol 2 ... CD Alfa (Mexico), 1994. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print.)
Loft (UK), 2000. Used ... $4.99
Warm and jazzy grooves from London's Grupo X – an outfit that's ostensibly a Latin jazz combo, but who also play with some really nice electric touches as well! The group's got a core approach that's very straight ahead – tight percussion, crackling horns, and some sweet work on sax ... read more CD
ESP/CuBop, 1995. New Copy ... $5.99 15.98
A legendary bit of Latin from the New York scene of the 60s – recorded by a host of youthful players working under the direction of percussionist Montego Joe! The group's name is a contraction of "Harlem Youth" – a program in which all players participated, as part of an ... read more CD
Andy Harlow —
La Musica Brava ... CD Vaya, 1974. Used ... $24.99
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 more CD
(Out of print original Vaya pressing!)
Latino's & Co (Colombia), 2000s. Used ... $0.99
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(Out of print.)
Jazzateria, 2001. Used ... $1.99
Olindo (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $7.99
A Venezuelan group, one who are living in Paris – and work here with a criss-crossing of styles that really reflect that global journey! The music definitely has echoes of older Venezuelan styles, but maybe served up in a more impressionistic version – with a dream-like quality at ... (Global Grooves, Latin) read more CD
Jazz House (UK), 1988. Used ... $5.99
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Capitol, 1956. Used ... $4.99
One of Kenton's greatest records, and the one in which he proves his dedication to Latin styles, by serving up a killer batch of Afro-Cuban tracks with an incredibly authentic feel. The great Johnny Richards handled the arrangements, and the tracks are long and drawn out, with plenty of solo space ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sony/RMM, 1983. Used ... $9.99
Features Jorge Herrera in the lead on timbales – and tracks that include "Caliche", "No Volvere", "Soy Tu Amigo", "Un Verano En Cali", "Beso Gitano", and "Canto Por La Paz". CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
Seeco/Discos Fuentes (Colombia), Late 50s/Early 60s. Used 2 CD's ... $13.99
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Seeco/Discos Fuentes (Colombia), Used ... $6.99
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Seeco/Discos Fuentes (Colombia), Used ... $6.99
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Seeco/Discos Fuentes (Colombia), Used ... $6.99
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Rumba/P-Vine (Japan), 1961. New Copy ... $29.99
No danger here – unless you're afraid of the raw power of a stunning 60s Latin session – this gem of a record that features lead vocals from Roland La'Serie and a young Ismael Rivera – each of whom get plenty of tracks on their own, then come together for two duet numbers too! ... read more CD
International, 1977. Used ... $9.99
A great mix of styles – blending together traditional instrumentation on tres, bongos, and congas, with modern salsa touches on the horns and the jazzy arrangements of the group. Most tracks are quite lively, and titles include "Quien Sabe, Sabe", "Nave Sin Rumbo", "C ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Fania, 1978. Used ... $14.99
A hokey cover but a really classic album from Hector Lavoe – one of his biggest records of the 70s, and a great mix of modes that showcases the full range of his talents! The standout number here is the 10 minute groover "El Cantate" – a driving salsa tune penned by Ruben ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Fania, 1976. Used ... $11.99
A killer of a mid 70s album from Hector Lavoe – recording here as a solo act after his split from the Willie Colon group, but still with strong backings and musical supervision from Willie himself! The style here is very similar to the last few albums Lavoe recorded with Colon – a ... read more CD
(Out of print original Fania pressing.)
Cotique, 1975. Used ... $14.99
Nice "best of" set of work by this excellent Latin combo – featuring tracks that are mostly pulled from the years when they were changing their bag from Latin Soul into 70s salsa. The album's got a cool cartoony basketball cover – and tracks include "Son Sabroson", ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Libre —
Con Salsa Con Ritmo – Vol 1 ... CD Salsoul, 1976. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The first crucial album from Manny Oquendo and his legendary Libre group – a combo who'd go onto have great power in the Latin scene in the years after this release – thanks to their perfect blend of rhythmic roots and bold jazzy elements! Libre almost prefigure the more sophisticated ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rama Lama (Spain), Late 60s/1970s. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
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El (UK), 1968. Used ... $11.99
A really cool record from the late 60s Spanish rock scene – done with a pop-ready simplicity, but accented with some gritty, garage psych touches too! Contrabando features a newer line-up of the group, after Juan Pardo and Antonio "Junior" Morales left the group to for Juan Y ... (Rock, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print.)
RCA (Argentina), Late 60s. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
Los Nombres —
Los Nombres ... CD Asterisk, Mid 70s. New Copy ... $7.99
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 more CD
Fonomusic (Spain), 1986/1987. Used ... $8.99
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Numero, 1976. New Copy ... $7.99 16.98
Funky fusion with plenty of Latin touches – a really compelling set from the Nicaraguan scene of the 70s! The album's got the same criss-crossing of influences you'd hear in some of the best Bay Area projects of this type – no surprise since Jose Chepito Areas is a key member of the ... read more CD
Also available La Gigantona ... LP 10.99
Fania, Late 60s/1970s. Used ... $11.99
Classic cuts – including "Night In Tunisia", "Prende El Fogon", "Fuego En El 23", "Hachero Pa Un Palo", "Noche Como Boca E Lobo", "Bomba Carabomba", "Suena El Piano", "Moreno Soy", and "Ramona". CD
(Out of print – and still sealed.)
Machito —
1983 Grammy Award Winner ... CD MCA/Impulse, 1983. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Atlantic/Wounded Bird, 1972. New Copy ... $6.99 11.98
A blend of soulful styles from the mighty Macondo! This self-titled set is pretty hip batch of tracks – sort of a mixture of early 70s LA Latin funk, with some lighter elements of Brazilian music, possibly added into the record by Claudio Slon, who produced the set for Sergio Mendes. The ... read more CD
Music Plus, Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Virgin, 1989. Used ... $6.99
Manu Chao's old band. CD
(Out of print.)
Savant, 2020. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
Ray Mantilla is reborn, after a health crisis almost took him down – but to us, he's also returning to his roots – that rock-solid approach to Latin jazz that's made us love his records so much over the decades! And like the best of those sets, there's a mixture of complex ideas and ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
Miguel Matamoros —
Miguel Matamoros Y Su Cuarteto Maisi ... CD Alia Discos, 1997. Used ... $0.99
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RMM/Sony, 1995. Used ... $12.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Sonus/Discobertas (Brazil), 1964. New Copy ... $16.99
An unusual album from Brazilian singer Miltinho – one of his few 60s efforts recorded in Spanish, and issued by the Sonus label in the Dominican Republic! Backings are more Latin-styled overall – handled by Pocho Perez with a nice mix of percussion and brass, which underscores the ... (Brazil, Latin) read more CD
Ismael Miranda con Orchestra Harlow —
Abran Paso! (remastered edition) ... CD Fania, 1971. Used ... $12.99
The last album that Ismael Miranda cut with Orchestra Harlow – but an extremely strong effort that draws from all the great work they did together! Larry Harlow's still very firmly at the helm of the set – producing, arranging, and playing piano with the classic Orchestra Harlow lineup ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Rosetta (Italy), 2018. Used ... $11.99
Mar Vel/Disco Hit, Late 50s. Used ... $24.99
Beautiful spare sounds from Noro Morales – and an album that really lets you hear his amazing work on the piano! Most of the album simply features Noro's playing, backed by bass and percussion, and no other orchestration – a really stripped-down setting that's even more spare than the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Dorado/BGP (UK), 1969. New Copy ... $10.99 18.99
Lost grooves from Spanish Harlem – an incredible set of Latin Soul from The 107th Street Stickball Team! With a name like that, the group certainly aren't as well-remembered as contemporaries like Joe Bataan or Willie Colon, but they've got a soulful groove that definitely fits the style of ... read more CD
Manny Oquendo & Libre —
On The Move! ... CD Milestone, 1996. Used ... $9.99
Features Manny Oquendo on timbales – with Willie Rodriguez on piano, Andy Gonzales on bass, and Dan Regan on trombone! CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode & promotional stamp on CD.)
