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Killer Latin grooves from the mid 70s – a sweet Columbia session from percussionist Jose Areas that easily rivals some of the better-known Chicano grooves from the west coast! There's a nice mix of guitar and keyboards bubbling through the group's Latin lineup – which includes lots of ... LP, Vinyl record album
A killer album from Mongo Santamaria's classic 60s run for Columbia – and a record that also features some wonderful alto work from a young Sonny Fortune! Sonny's the key soloist on the record – bringing some sharp jazz elements to an album that's equal part Latin and 60s soul ... LP, Vinyl record album
Nice stuff from Willie – maybe not as hard and funky as his early 70s work, but very nice in kind of a Latin Club mode, thanks to some great production by Wayne Henderson! Includes his classic take on "Always There" – which is a great dancefloor jazz jammer – plus ... LP, Vinyl record album
Joe and his crazy piano are at the head of another lively set of Latin numbers – piano driven all the way, with some heavy percussion to make things groove! Tracks include "Loco Motion", "Tremendo Cha-Cha-Cha", "Paso Merengue", "Mama Inez", "Baion ... LP, Vinyl record album
Joe's firey Latin piano turns towards a number of tracks that are best known as standards, but which are given a nice Latiny tinge here in this classic Tico session. Titles include "Lover", "Cuban Nightingale", "Body & Soul", "September In the Rain", ... LP, Vinyl record album
(NOTE – This copy no longer has the cover, and plays with loud surface noise through out, and with flecks of white paint that clicks throughout Side B.)LP, Vinyl record album
A tasty set from the later Havana scene – with work on piano from Ruben Gonzales, trumpet from Felix Chapottin and Luis Mirabal, violin from Enrique Jorrin, tres from Nino Rivara, congas from Tata Guines, and flute from Joaquin Oliver! LP, Vinyl record album
One of the most famous Latin jam session albums ever – recorded at the Village Gate, and featuring a massive set of players that includes Tito Puente, Victor Paz, Charlie Palmieri, Johnny Pacheco, Ray Barretto, Jimmy Sabater, and Joe Cuba! In keeping with the "descargas" title, the ... LP, Vinyl record album
Ramon Marquez and his orchestra run through a set of cha cha cha's and mambos, with vocals on most of the cuts. Tracks include "Cachita", "Los Bomberos", "El Negrito Del Batey", "Totiri Mundachi", and "Tumbae". LP, Vinyl record album
Titles include "Rita La Caimana", "El Horoscopo", "La Manzana Grande", "Cafe De Hialeah", "Caparra Y Ponce", and "El Escapulario". LP, Vinyl record album