Mon Rivera gets a great revival here during the height of the 70s salsa era – thanks to backings from Willie Colon, and a sound as solid as any of the best on Fania Records at the time! The album has Willie working with a tight combo that's heavy on trombone, piano, and percussion – ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A classic collaboration between Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco – one that uses the rootsier sounds of Pacheco's tumbao group to further focus the energy of Celia's vocals! The record's got a solid, cohesive feel that makes it easily one of the best Celia Cruz sessions of the 70s – a ... (Latin) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Celia Cruz & Willie Colon —
Celia Y Willie ... LP Vaya, 1981. Near Mint- ...
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Titles include "Mi Casa", "Apaga La Luz", "Come Down To Miami", "Don Jueyes", and "Ya Lo Puedoes Decir". (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
Celia Cruz Y La Sonora Poncena —
La Ceiba ... CD Fania/Vaya, 1979. Used ...
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One of a number of successful 70s pairings of vocalist Celia Cruz with another strong Fania act – in this case the mighty La Sonora Poncena, who support Celia's vocals with a really full and focused sound! The styles here vary a bit – from a few rougher numbers to tighter tracks that ... (Latin) read moreCD
Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco, & Justo Betancourt —
Recordando El Ayer ... CD Vaya, 1976. Used ...
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Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco join forces with vocalist Justo Betancourt and pianist Papo Lucca – the latter of whom was making plenty big waves in music with Sonora Poncena at the time! Pacheco's the leader of the group on flute and percussion, but Lucca's piano has plenty of force in the ... (Latin) read moreCD
Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco, & Justo Betancourt —
Recordando El Ayer ... LP Vaya, 1976. Very Good Gatefold ...
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Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco join forces with vocalist Justo Betancourt and pianist Papo Lucca – the latter of whom was making plenty big waves in music with Sonora Poncena at the time! Pacheco's the leader of the group on flute and percussion, but Lucca's piano has plenty of force in the ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Killer work from this hip group led by trumpeter Ernie Agosto – a really raw combo who work in the best salsa energy of the time – with great production from Willie Colon! Titles include "La Voz", "Oriza", "La Conspiracion", "Jicoteca", "Teng ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Johnny Pacheco's working here with vocalist Luis Angel Silva Nava – also known as "Melon", hence the title and cover! The album's a crackling batch of straight samba from the 70s – played by a sharp little group with Sonny Bravo on piano, Luiz Perico Ortiz on trumpet, Luis ... (Latin) read moreCD
Ricardo Ray & Bobby Cruz —
1975 ... LP Vaya, 1975. Very Good ...
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A surprisingly hard to find record by this popular Latin pair – and one of their sharpest 70s sets, too! Titles include "Mi Amigo Juan", "Richie Ray 1975", "Juan Sebastian Fuga", "Mi Mayoral", and "Jesus En El Jardin". (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
Includes some early work for Fonseca and United Artists too – titles that include "El Diferente", "Comejen", "Traigo De Todo", "Guaguanco Raro", "Agallu", "Aguzate", "Yenyere", and "Sonito Bestiasl". (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
Mon Rivera —
Forever ... LP Vaya, 1978. Very Good ...
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Straight 70s salsa from Mon – soulful vocals in front, and small combo backing from Joe Torres on piano, Milton Cardona on congas, Nicky Marrero on timbales, and Jose Mangual on bongos. Titles include "Se Dice Gracias", "Las Nenas Del Barrio", "Caldo Y Pescao", ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. Bottom corner has a light water stain, and a small bit of seam splitting.)
Trombonist Mon Rivera leads his 70's group through a set of salsa arrangements. Tracks include "Monina", "Como Esta Pita", "Una Plena Navidad", "La Cuca", and "Plebochanga". (Latin) LP, Vinyl record album
One of our favorite 70s albums by Bobby Rodriguez – mostly for the first two tunes on the set! The best of these is the title track "Latin From Manhattan" – a really great number with a laidback jazzy feel, and lyrics that are a bit corny, but still pretty nice, almost in a ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Nice hard salsa LP from the mid 70's, featuring Bobby Rodriguez on flute and Junior Cordova on lead vocals. Lots of good 70's tracks, played with fire and energy, and whipped up in a good mix by producer Ray Barretto. Tracks include "Pa'Borinquen Voy", "Don't Misundertand Me", ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mongo Santamaria —
Fuego ... LP Vaya, 1973. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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One of Mongo Santamaria's best albums from the 70s – and one of his funkiest too! The record's got a sweet electric groove that sounds mighty nice next to the Latin jazz arrangements on the set – almost in the feel of some of Candido's funky work from the time, but possibly even ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Nice Japanese pressing, non-gatefold, with obi. White label promo. Cover has light wear in one corner, but is nice overall.)
Mongo Santamaria & Justo Betancourt —
Ubane ... LP Fania/Vaya, 1976. Very Good+ ...
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A classic collaboration between singer Justo Betancourt and percussionist Mongo Santamaria – who gives Justo some of his strongest backings of the 70s! Marty Sheller produced, conducted, and arranged most of the tracks – and gives the record the same sort of rock-solid sound he'd ... (Latin) read moreLP, Vinyl record album