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We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
CDs (120) new/used, Vinyl (212) new/used, LPs (204) new/used, 12-inch (2 used), 7-inch (5 used), 78 RPM (1), Books (1), All (333)
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World Circuit, 1997. Used ... $2.99
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(Includes slipcase.)
Vampi Soul (Spain), 1972/1974. New Copy ... $5.99 16.99
A cool collection of very unusual grooves from Argentine composer/guitarist Rodolfo Alchourron – part of a generation of groundbreaking musicians in his homeland that also included Lalo Schifrin and Gato Barbieri – yet unlike those artists, a talent that never achieved greater global ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
Hannibal, 1998. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print.)
Discos Fuentes (Colombia), 1988. Used ... $16.99
Lots of tight salsa cuts from Joe Arroyo – including "Por Ti No Morire", "Fuego En Mi Mente", "Las Cajas", "En Barranquilla Me Quedo", and "Quien Lo Sabe Baila". CD
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
BGP (UK), 1976. New Copy ... $9.99 18.99
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 more CD
RCA, Late 60s/1970s. Used ... $2.99
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(CRC pressing.)
Fania, 1979. Used ... $9.99
A collection of important early work by Ruben Blades – and easily one of the best examples of his tremendous talents in the 70s! The title is very well put, as Blades is both poet and bohemian on the record – hitting themes that are both personal and political in a way that other Latin ... read more CD
(CRC pressing)
Buena Vista Social Club —
Buena Vista Social Club ... CD World Circuit/Nonesuch (UK), 1997. Used ... $1.99
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 more CD
Also available Buena Vista Social Club ... CD 1.99(Includes original book and slipcase.)
World Circuit/Nonesuch, 1997. Used ... $1.99
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 more CD
Also available Buena Vista Social Club ... CD 1.99(Includes booklet and slipcase.)
World Circuit (UK), Late 90s/Early 2000s/2015. Used ... $6.99
Unreleased material from this legendary ensemble – work from Ibrahim Ferrer, Ruben Gonzalez, Cachaito, Omara Portuondo, and Compay Segundo! CD
Challenge (Netherlands), 2010. Used ... $9.99
A tribute to Cachao music and the legendary Israel Cachao Lopez family, and a wonderful one – La Descarga Continua with Cachao Sounds! Afro Cuban rhythms and descarga in the Cachao tradition, very much in the spirit of some of our favorite classic records in the style! It's warm and ... read more CD
Luna/Everland (Austria), 1978. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99
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 more CD
PMG (Austria), 1980. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99
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 more CD
Perfect Toy (Germany), 2009. Used ... $13.99
Latin funk & jazz from Cesar's Salad – bringing the Latin Beat and lots of it – killing it on a percussion heavy set of numbers from the Latin, jazz, and Brazilian canons with their own hard grooving style! The sound is fully steeped in the classic influences, but those influences ... (Deep Funk, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ariola/BMG, 1998. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print, CRC pressing.)
Ariola (Colombia), 1997. Used ... $1.99 3.99
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(Out of print.)
International Anthem, 2021. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
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 more CD
EMI (Colombia), 1996. Used ... $2.99 4.99
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(Out of print.)
World Circuit/Nonesuch, 1999. Used ... $1.99
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 more CD
(Out of print. Slipcase has light wear.)
Blue Thumb/Big Pink (South Korea), 1972. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
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 more CD
Milestone, 1996. Used ... $6.99
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 more CD
(Out of print. Punch through barcode, promo stamp on disc.)
Nonesuch, 1997. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print. Slipcase not included.)
American Clave, 1983. Used ... $6.99
A really unique blend of Jazz, Latin, and world music influences – and one of the first albums ever by Kip Hanrahan! Hanrahan's records are always better than we expect – and we really have to give him credit for mixing together so many diverse influences, especially in the early 80s, ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ace (UK), Late 60s/1970s/Early 80s. Used ... $12.99
They definitely got the title right on this one, as Spanish pop singer Jeanette has a sound that's certainly silky, if not downright sexy – spun out here in an expanded collection that includes some of her best singles of the 60s and 70s! Unlike some of the other Ace Records looks at ... (Rock, Latin) read more CD
WEA, 1993. Used ... $4.99 6.99
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(Out of print.)
Prestige/OJC, 1960. Used ... $14.99
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 more CD
(1994 OJC pressing.)
Borinquen, 1974. Used ... $9.99
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 more CD
(Sealed copy.)
EMI (Colombia), 1960s/1970s. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Los Lobos —
How Will The Wolf Survive? ... CD Warner/Slash, 1984. Used ... $3.99
Orfeon (Mexico), 1960s. Used 2 CDs ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
BMG, 2001. Used ... $0.99 1.99
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(CRC pressing. Artwork has some age spots.)
Sony, 1997. Used ... $3.99
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(Sealed.)
Fania/Charly, 1940s/Early 50s. Used ... $9.99
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(Charly pressing.)
Brownswood (UK), 2012. Used ... $4.99 6.99
A great little project that's very much in the same spirit as the Havana Cultura project on Brownswood – a set that features British producer Mala working with a host of contemporary Cuban musicians – all in a groove that takes their roots, and pushes them very firmly towards the future! ... (Global Grooves, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print.)
TSG/P-Vine (Japan), 1976. New Copy ... $19.99 24.99
Maybe the best album ever from the mighty Ricardo Marrero – a 70s Latin talent who didn't record much, but always gave the world something wonderful when he did! The set's got this really great vibe – some cuts that update 60s Latin soul modes with even more righteous 70s elements ... read more CD
Prestige, 1964/1965. Used ... $9.99
2 rare Latin albums from the Prestige/Fantasy vaults – both of them great! The set compiles the records Wild & Warm and Arriba! Con Montego Joe – by congolero Montego Joe, a key figure in the underground New York scene of the 60s. Both albums have a good hard Latin jazz feel, with ... read more CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
Chulo, 2021. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
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 more CD
Alegre, 1969. Used ... $9.99
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 more CD
(Out of print Alegre/Sonido Inc pressing.)
West Wind (Germany), 1991. Used ... $2.99
Tracks include "Mambo Cubano", "Patricia", "Caramelito", "Mambo Espana", and "Santo Thomas Mambo". CD
Verve, Late 40s/Early 50s. Used ... $1.99 2.99
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(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Charlie Parker —
South Of The Border ... CD Verve, Early 50s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Believe it or not, this is a crackling batch of Latin jazz tracks, featuring the alto solos of Charlie Parker and (more importantly) the arranging genius of the great Chico O'Farrill. The material was originally issued on a number of different 10" jazz LPs – some under Parker's name, ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
Also available South Of The Border (Japanese paper sleeve edition) ... CD 24.99(Out of print.)
Ace/BGP (UK), Early 70s. New Copy ... $6.99 18.99
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 more CD
Egrem (Cuba), 1996. Used ... $8.99
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(Out of print.)
Columbia (Argentina), 1960s/1970s/1980s/1990s. Used 2CD ... $6.99
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(Booklet is lightly wrinkled.)
Polydor, 1960s. Used ... $2.99 4.99
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(Out of print.)
Nonesuch, 1986. Used ... $8.99
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(Includes slipcase.)
Milestone, 2004. Used ... $6.99
A much stronger session that Pucho's last album for Milestone – with a strong no-nonsense Latin jazz component on most of the best tunes on the set! The more jazz-based focus in a good thing here – as Pucho's gotten past the simple funk that was perhaps a bit too overdone on some of ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode and promo stamp on CD.)
Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers —
How'm I Doin? ... CD Cannonball, 1999/2000. Used ... $7.99
Features Fred Wesley, Dave Valentin, and Eric Alexander! CD
(Still sealed with the cannonball!)
CBS, 1989. Used ... $1.99 4.99
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(Out of print.)
West Side Latino/Polydor, 1968. Used ... $11.99
A real killer from the mighty Tito Rodriguez – a set that's got him opening up a bit more than usual, with a vibe that reflects some of the changes coming from the younger corners of the Latin scene! The album's got a lively feel, and a bit more jazz than usual from Tito – a flavor ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Fania, 1978. Used ... $12.99
The 10th album in a legendary 70s run from Roberto Roena and Apollo Sound – a set that has the group deepening their emotion and social themes a bit more than before! The core Apollo Sound is still very firmly in place here – with tight salsa-heavy horns offset by a saxophone, plus ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Milan, 1990s. Used ... $3.99
Gonzalo Rubalcaba —
Blessing ... CD Blue Note/Somethin Else, 1991. Used ... $4.99
Gonzalo Rubalcaba —
Images – Live At Mt Fuji ... CD Blue Note, 1991. Used ... $5.99
Sunnyside, 2007. Used ... $6.99
One of the best of Roswell Rudd's recent cross-cultural projects – a Latinized session done in collaboration with the legendary Yomo Toro, featuring full band support from Bobby Sanabria & Ascension! The style here is somewhat rootsy, but also has plenty of New York Latin tightness too ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
BMG/Novus, 1990. Used ... $5.99
Rumba Calzada, 2023. Used ... $2.99
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(Back of digipak has a light cut.)
Open Art, 2022. Used ... $6.99
Salsa Kids —
Jovenes ... CD Rodven, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print, CRC pressing.)
Half Note, 2004. Used CD & DVD ... $6.99
Arturo Sandoval on trumpet, Felipe LaMoglia on saxophone, Rene Toledo on guitar, Dennis Marks on bass, Alexis Arce on drums, and Tomas Cruz on percussion. CD
(Out of print and sealed.)
RCA/Lion, 1974. New Copy ... $5.99 16.99
That's not Santa, as in Santa Claus – but a nickname for Santiago Salas, who works here in a very cool, jazzy mode! The album's got plenty of Latin roots, mixed with hipper 70s touches that include some key electric elements as well – all served up in a sparkling groove that's mighty ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
Riverside/Milestone, 1962/1963. Used ... $16.99
Mongo teams up the great Latin diva La Lupe in the early 60s for a tasty set of Latin Jazz and Descargas. The band includes the great set of players Mongo was using at this time – including Marty Sheller, Pat Patrick and Bobby Capers, plus Kako sits in on percussion, though La Lupe sings on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Milestone, 1995. Used ... $6.99
A surprisingly great session of Latin Jazz from Mongo Santamaria – his first in years, but with a sparkling sound that recalls the best of the old days! No wonder, though, because Mongo's lifetime musical partner, the great Marty Sheller, is firmly in place directing the band. Marty's not ... read more CD
(Out of print, sealed with a small hole through the case.)
Nonesuch, 1999. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print, slipcover has some light edgewear.)
Warner, Mid/Late 90s. Used 2CD ... $3.99 7.99
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(Out of print.)
Antilles, 1993. Used ... $5.99
Narada/Timba, 2000. Used ... $4.99
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(Advance promotional copy with a stamp on the CD.)
Discos Fuentes, 2004. Used ... $6.99
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(Out of print.)
Big Crown, Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 14.98
A second fantastic tribute to the genius of Sunny Ozuna – the Texas singer who cut some amazing soul records back in the 60s, but often with a vibe that reflected his unique Tex-Mex origins too! Those qualities really come through here in this well-done assortment of tunes – tracks ... (Soul, Latin) read more CD
Also available Mr Brown Eyed Soul Vol 2 (red vinyl pressing) ... LP 12.99
Columbia/CBS, Late 50s/Early 60s. Used ... $2.99
The late 50s and early 60s were certainly the golden era of this famous Latin vocal trio – and this nice Columbia issue (part of their obscure "Ex 5000" series) brings together some classic material in a sparkling package that features a cover with the Panchos toasting each other ... read more CD
(Out of print late 80s pressing.)
CBS, 1950s. Used ... $4.99 6.99
The late 50s and early 60s were certainly the golden era of this famous Latin vocal trio – and this nice Columbia issue (part of their obscure "Ex 5000" series) brings together some classic material in a sparkling package. Titles include "No No Y NO", "Nada", ... read more CD
Malanga (Spain), Late 50s. Used ... $6.99 11.99
Great small combo work from legendary Cuban pianist Bebo Valdes – most of it recorded with his ground breaking Sabor De Cuba group at the end of the 50s! The style here often mixes Valdes' strong piano lines with spare percussion, bass, and some especially nice horn work – used sparely ... read more CD
Calle 54/Mojito, 2006. Used ... $6.99
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(Spanish pressing. Digipak has a lightly bent corner.)
4Q, 2010. Used ... $9.99
A nicely grooving album from Cuban jazz piano great Chucho Valdes – sounding as lively and vital as he has in years on Chucho's Steps! There's an invigorating blend of far reaching influences throughout the set, played masterfully by a combo that includes "Juan Carlos Rojas Castro on ... read more CD
RMM, 1998. Used ... $11.99 16.99
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(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
