Latin — New Arrivals 
We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
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Dayme Arocena —
Sonocardiogram ... LP 
Brownswood (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
The best we've heard so far from Dayme Arocena – a Cuban singer who's got a great way of reaching out from Havana with a sound that can circle the globe! The music here has a blend of jazz, soul, and Cuban roots – but all delivered together in a style that's completely unique and ... (Neo Soul, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Sonocardiogram ... CD 10.99
Dayme Arocena —
Sonocardiogram ... CD 
Brownswood (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $10.99 11.99
The best we've heard so far from Dayme Arocena – a Cuban singer who's got a great way of reaching out from Havana with a sound that can circle the globe! The music here has a blend of jazz, soul, and Cuban roots – but all delivered together in a style that's completely unique and ... (Neo Soul, Latin) read more CD
Also available Sonocardiogram ... LP 18.99
SAR All Stars —
Interpretan A Rafael Hernandez ... LP SAR, 1981. Very Good ... $7.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Late 80s Mexican pressing on Pompeyo.)
Gonzalo Rubalcaba —
Inner Voyage ... CD Blue Note, 1999. Used ... $2.99
Ernie Agosto Y La Conspiracion —
Ernie's Conspiracy ... LP Vaya, 1972. Very Good+ ... $39.99
Soaring trumpet-heavy salsa from the combo of Ernie Agosto – a great little album with the tightness and focus of some of the best early 70s work from producer Willie Colon! Ernie arranged the album with pianist Nelson Sanchez – and the sound here is chunky on the bottom, with some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Venezuelan pressing. Cover has some wear and a small peeled spot on back.)
Willie Colon & Ruben Blades —
Siembra ... LP Fania, 1978. Very Good ... $24.99
A classic 70s salsa jammer from Willie Colon – working here with his one of his greatest vocalists – the young Ruben Blades, back before he'd crossed over to super-huge success! The album really marks a departure for Willie – moving past the bad boy style of earlier records, that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing.)
Rey Reyes —
El Rey ... CD Rey Reyes, 1980s. Used ... $1.99
Produced by Johnny Pacheco. CD
(Out of print, CD is missing back artwork in case – and is priced accordingly.)
Mongo Santamaria —
Soul Bag ... LP Columbia, Late 60s. Very Good+ ... $9.99
A stone 60s smoker from Mongo Santmaria – and a great little set that really lives up to its title! The "soul" reference points to the record's host of 60s soul tunes, which are given a hip Latin spin by Mongo – working here with killer boogaloo arrangements from the great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing.)
Bobby Valentin —
Musical Seduction ... LP Bronco, 1978. Very Good ... $33.99
Valentin plays bass and leads this group for these eight songs. Band members include Agustin Antomatti and Luis Garcia on trumpets, Mario Roman on piano, Danny Thompson on congas, Tino Labour on alto sax, Edwin Cintron on trombone and Luigi Texidor and Johnny Vasquez on vocals. Tracks include ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear.)
Los Nombres —
Los Nombres ... LP Asterisk, Mid 70s. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $16.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent reissue on Numero.)
El Gran Combo —
Disfrutelo Hasta El Cabo ... LP EGC, 1974. Near Mint- ... $24.99
Smoking 70s material from El Gran Combo – exactly the kind of set that shows why they received so much well-deserved attention at the time! There's a simple, understated quality to the record – one that has the group working in a rock-solid blend of saxes and trumpets, plus a bit of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Colon —
Fantasmas ... LP Fania, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
A brilliant new move for Willie Colon – a set that goes even further than his mid 70s classics with Ruben Blades, and pushes Willie into a Pan-American consciousness carried off with ambitious musical vision! The sound is still salsa at the core, but Willie's also brought in bits of other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing.)
Johnny Conquet —
Best Of Everything Latin ... LP Everest, 1960. Near Mint- ... $29.99
Groovy Latin work from Johnny Conquet – with titles that include "Plena Riff", "Freudian Slip", "Dancer's Guajira", "Ay Bendito", "Uptown Guajira", and "Mambo De Juan". LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Jose Barroso —
Flamenco ... LP Crown, 1959. Sealed ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing. Shrinkwrap is aged.)
Babasonicos —
Impuesto De Fe ... LP Sony (Mexico), 2016. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $34.99
Erasto Noyola —
Erasto Noyola ... LP Musimex, 1970s. Sealed ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
Poncho Sanchez —
Trane's Delight ... CD Concord, 2019. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Poncho Sanchez is a genius – one of the leading lights of the west coast Latin scene at the end of the 70s, and a musician who's never failed to give us his best over the decades – so much so, that he may well be one of the few (along with Eddie Palmieri) who've continued to keep the ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
Johnny Rivera —
Cuando Parara La Lluvia ... CD RMM/Sony, 1993. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Ibrahim Ferrer Con Chepin Y Su Orquesta Oriental —
Mi Oriente ... CD Tumbao, Early 60s. Used ... $11.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Mongo Santamaria —
Afro Roots (Mongo/Fantasy, 1958/1959. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A nice Prestige 2-fer collecting 2 early sides Mongo cut for Fantasy in the late 50s. The first, released under the title Mongo, is a no-nonsense batch of Latin jazz tracks, arranged by himself and Francisco Aguabella, who's sort of the co-leader of the group on the set! Players include Emil ... read more CD
(CRC pressing.)
Herbie Mann —
Big Boss Mann (aka Latin Mann) ... LP Columbia, 1965. Very Good+ ... $3.99
An excellent album of Latin material from Herbie Mann – and proof that he's equally great in just about any setting! The album's a rare Columbia Records outing from Herbie – but it's easily one of his greatest of the 60s, thanks to some really smoking arrangements from Oliver Nelson ... (Jazz, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Gato Barbieri —
Chapter Three – Viva Emiliano Zapata ... LP ABC/Impulse, 1974. Very Good+ Gatefold ... $5.99
Amazing work from Gato Barbieri's legendary exploration of Latin American sounds for Impulse Records – a set that's heavy on Cuban influences, thanks to arrangements from the mighty Chico O'Farrill! The sound is sublime – a bit fuller than some of Gato's other albums in the run, but ... (Jazz, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Noro Morales/JJ Little & Ives, 1950s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes insert with dance instructions.)
Emil Coleman —
Arthur Murray's Library Of Dance Music – Best Of Tango-Samba ... LP JJ Little & Ives, 1950s. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes inserts with dance instructions.)
Monguito 'El Unico' —
From Africa To Cuba ... LP Sacodis (Ivory Coast), 1980. Near Mint- ... $23.99
Long tracks with a nicely rootsy vibe – played by a group with Charley Rodriguez on tres and Chocolate Armenteros on trumpet – on titles that include "Manicero", "Veto No Se Ve", "En Mi Casa Bailen Rumba", "Demuestrame Que Sabes", and "Echale ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Issac Delgado —
Prohibido ... CD Discos Fuentes (Colombia), 2005. Used ... $7.99
... CD
Also available Prohibido ... CD 8.99(Out of print.)
Jose Merino —
Jose Merino Y Su Orquesta ... CD Borincano/Salsa International, 1974. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Spare, straight, and simple groovers from Puerto Rican leader Jose Merino – recorded with a slightly rough-edged style at times – but that's the appeal of the record! The lineup is a bit less polished than some of the bigger groups of the time – trumpet, trombone, piano, and ... read more CD
(Out of print, traycard artwork has two creases.)
La Lupe —
One Of A Kind/Tico, 1977. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
Sergio Mendes —
What Is This?/Elektra, 1992. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Bobby Valentin —
Siempre En Forma ... CD Bronco, Early 80s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Sammy Gonzalez —
El Rey De La Salsa ... LP Funny, 1978. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Titles include "Buscame", "Digame Usted", "Magdalena", "Vestida De Garza Blanca", "Viviendo Por Viver", and "Magia Y Fantasia". LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Afro Peruvian Classics – The Soul Of Black Peru ... CD Luaka Bop/Warner, 1995. Used ... $3.99
A great collection of tracks – and one of the first chance for most of us to hear the funkier side of sounds from Peru! The work isn't as full-on funky as Brazilian grooves from the time, but does share a very strong influence from American styles – and really goes way past any cliches ... (Global Grooves, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Johnny Ventura —
El Hombre & Su Musica ... LP Combo, 1985. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $7.99
Features arrangements from Jorge Taveras – and titles that include "Patacon Pisao", "Cuando Tu Estas Cerca De Mi", "Mosaico 1", "Mosaico 2", and "Mosaico 3". LP, Vinyl record album
(On clear vinyl!)
Eddie Cano —
Duke Ellington & Me ... LP RCA, 1957. Very Good+ ... $11.99
An incredible early album from Eddie Cano – one that features his Latin tinged piano amidst some incredibly sharp orchestrations, all cooking up a set of tight and rhythmic readings of Ellington standards! The feel isn't as Latin as some of Eddie's other albums, but there's still some Latin ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has some wear and some tape on the spine.)
Luis Perico Ortiz —
El Isleno ... CD Suave, 1984. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print, traycard artwork has two creases.)
Frank Morgan —
Frank Morgan ... LP GNP, Mid 50s. Near Mint- ... $11.99
Seminal session that was virtually one of the only west coast attempts to replicate the famous "cubop" mix of bebop and Latin that had been evolving over the years in the New York scene. Machito percussionists like Jose Mangual and Ubaldo Nieto join a west coast group that includes alto ... (Jazz, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Cano —
Deep In A Drum ... LP RCA, 1958. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
One of Eddie's best early albums – a highly percussive session cut with a small group that includes guitar by Tommy Tedesco, vibes by Larry Bunker, conga by Carlos Vidal, and timbales by Eddie Aparicio. The tracks are harder and heavier than most of Cano's pop-Latin grooves that always show ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has some aging and a very small split in the bottom seam.)
Santana —
Santana (1969) ... LP Columbia, 1969. Very Good+ ... $12.99
A crossover Latin Funk classic – with the kind of soaring guitar/organ grooves that were the brilliant sound of the 70s for the West Coast scene, a whole new way of playing Latin Soul that blew away the New York sound of the late 70s. Titles include "Persuasion", "Evil ... (Rock, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 360 Sound pressing.)
Ray Barretto —
Rican/Fania, 1979. Near Mint- ... $29.99
A great album of salsa tracks recorded at the end of the 70s – when Ray was returning to the scene after a prolonged hand injury kept him out of music for a while. Despite this time off, though, Ray's in top top form – coming back to basics with a really heavy groove, picking up right ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Agustin Arce —
Best Of Agustin Arce And His Orchestra ... CD Rareza, Mid 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Los Megatones De Lucho —
Best Of Los Megatones De Lucho ... CD Rareza (Colombia), Late 60s/Early 70s. Used ... $12.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Los Hermanos Lebron —
40 Aniversario Vol 2 ... CD New York Exclusivo, 2008. Used ... $12.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Alfredito Y Su Orquesta —
Cha Cha Cha – Guajira With Boogaloo ... CD Alma, Used ... $14.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Orquesta Broadway —
Orquesta Broadway ... CD Alma (Puerto Rico), 1960s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Astor Piazzolla & Gary Burton —
New Tango – Recorded At The Montreux Festival ... CD Atlantic, 1987. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A beautiful collaboration between vibist Gary Burton and the legendary Argentine tango master Astor Piazzolla – a key US release for Astor in the 80s, and a record that helped bring his talents to a whole new audience! The record's actually one of the most sensitive sides that Piazzolla ever ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
Also available New Tango – Recorded At The Montreux Festival ... LP 6.99(Out of print.)
Fania All-Stars —
Delicate & Jumpy ... LP Fania/Columbia, 1976. Near Mint- ... $9.99
A stunner of a record from the Fania All Stars – a tremendous attempt to move into a 70s soul vein, complete with Satin Soul arrangements from Gene and Billy Page! The record bubbles over with the funky orchestrations you'd expect from the best Barry White work at the time – strings ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and promo stamp.)
Estiby Colon Y Su Orquesta —
Festival De Caserios ... CD Rareza, Late 70s. Used ... $18.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Heriberto Y Su Saoco —
Sabiduria ... CD Heriberto Y Su Saoco, 1979. Used ... $12.99
An obscure self-released set from this group – led by Heriberto Colon on timbales and other percussion! Also features vibes, trombone, and plenty of percussion – on titles that include "Yema Ya", "Lo Mato", "Jardinero", "A Peticion", and "Sab ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Orlando —
Y No Me Importanta Nada ... CD Prime/RCA, 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print, traycard artwork has a few creases.)
Latin Jazz Quintet —
Chant ... LP Prestige/Tru Sound, 1962. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of the best albums ever recorded by this groundbreaking Latin jazz combo – and a magnificent blend of jazz instrumentation and deeper Latin roots! Juan Amalbert's Latin Jazz Quintet was a new sound in Latin jazz – one that took the piano/bass/conga rhythms of smaller groups of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Cuba Sextet —
Bang! Bang! Push! Push! Push! ... LP Tico, 1966. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A Latin classic from the word "bang"! This album was the one that busted Joe Cuba out of the Latin ghetto – into the sound of 60s soul, early funk, and beyond. The record's a stone winner – filled with boogaloo tracks delivered by Joe's firey young sextet, a killer ensemble ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tito Puente —
Tito Puente & His Concert Orchestra ... LP Tico, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
An excellent set from Tito – very funky, unlike most of his other work from the time! The record has a great electric vibe to it – thanks to a hip bass player in the group, to Charlie Palmieri, who plays organ and electric piano on the record, and to Tito himself, who's never sounded ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Tito Puente & His Concert Orchestra ... LP 43.99
Ray Barretto —
Acid ... LP Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A monster! If you buy one Latin record this year – make it this one – because it's one of the greatest ever recorded! Ray's late 60s Acid album is a landmark recording – a sublime mixture of Latin jazz, percussion, and soul – grooving hard in a variety of styles, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ray Barretto —
Hard Hands ... LP Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Killer stuff all around! This album's a monster – one of Ray's greatest, with the same sort of Latin Soul groove heard famously on his classic Acid LP. The record has Ray cutting across many genres – blending Latin, soul, jazz, and a slight bit of funk – all into a set of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Sabu Martinez —
Jazz Espagnole ... LP Alegre, 1960. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A masterpiece of Latin jazz – and one of the truest expressions of the genre we can think of! The album's quite unique, especially for the time – a spare, stripped-down presentation of Latin-influenced jazz – a sound that has its roots in the cubop experiments of a decade before, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Rey Roig —
Best Of Rey Roig ... CD Rey Roig, 1960s/1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Johnny Rodriguez y Su Orquesta —
El Encuentro ... CD Lo Mejor, 1982. Used ... $16.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
George Maysonet —
George Maysonet & Charanga America ... LP El Sonido, 1978. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Titles include "Bertalina", "Charanga America", "Ayudame San Antonio", "Canandonga", "Ya Llego", and "Somos Los Que Estamos". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Oscar D'Leon —
Los Oscares De Oscar ... CD TH Rodven (Mexico), 1970s/1980s. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Willie Colon —
El Juicio ... CD Fania, 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Supposedly the end of Willie Colon's early "crime" career – as the title and cover imply that he's finally been brought to trial! Don't worry about Willie being beaten down, though, because the music on the album is every bit as fierce and powerful as ever – and features a ... read more CD
Also available El Juicio ... LP 11.99(Out of print.)
Various —
Merengues De Nueva York ... CD Discomania, 1993. Used ... $6.99
Music from Banda X, Boy From Bonao, Roko Banda, Soberia, Grupomania, He' Pepo, Anibal Bravo, Banda Dulce, Banda Loco, Cesar Flores & more. CD
(Out of print.)
Fania All Stars —
California Jam ... LP Fania, 1980. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
A cheesy cover, but a killer album from the Fania All-Stars – one that's quite different than most of their other work at the time, with an open-ended jam session feel that really takes us back to the old days! The group here is really just a sextet – the core combo used to launch the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing. Cover is lightly stained and wrinkled at the bottom.)
Ray Barretto —
Together ... LP Fania, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
An early 70s killer from Ray – recorded right in the same era as most of his best albums! The feel here is strongly in the salsa mode – as Ray steps effortlessly from the Latin Soul era into a whole new decade of musical magic. And like the best of his 60s work, Ray's salsa cooks at a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Colon —
Hustler ... LP Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Brilliant early work from a young Willie Colon – a true hustler if there ever was one! The album has an amazing energy that really bridges a number of Latin scenes – it's part descarga jamming, part Latin soul, and part traditional Latin – put together with a no-nonsense approach ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco, & Justo Betancourt —
Recordando El Ayer ... LP Vaya, 1976. Very Good+ ... $14.99
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 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing on Fania.)
Fania All-Stars —
Lo Que Pide La Gente ... LP Fania, 1984. Very Good+ ... $14.99
A mid 80s studio set from the Fania All Stars – and proof that the group was still going great at this time – almost reverting to their older modes of the early 70s, and shaking free of the more electric, more soul-based styles that group was using during their time at Columbia Records! ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing on Fania. Cover has an unglued bottom seam.)
Bobby Capo —
Exitos De Bobby Capo ... LP Tropical, 1960s. Near Mint- ... $9.99
Titles include "Juguete", "La Cocaleca", "Caracol", "Besame La Bembita", "Chica Perdona", "Maria Dolores", and "Zape Gato". LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl is great – but cover has a light water stain in one corner.)
Gary Burton —
Libertango – The Music Of Astor Piazzolla ... CD Concord, 1999. Used ... $3.99
Johnny Pacheco & Hector Casanova —
Los Amigos ... LP Fania, 1979. Very Good ... $12.99
A nice mix of 70s salsa and more traditional themes – part of the ever-evolving Pacheco sound during the great years of Fania, served up here with richly-ranged vocals from Hector Casanova! Casanova seems to push things a bit more than Pete El Conde Rodriguez did with Pacheco before – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing. Cover has edge wear and some pen on front.)
Malo —
Ascencion ... LP Warner, 1974. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
This one's a bit tighter than some of the group's earlier albums – but still equally funky, and still very nice! Malo are at the top of their form here – grooving hard with great guitar from Jorge Santana, tight congas from Francisco Aquabella, sweet organ from Ron De Masi, and great ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a split top seam, some wear, a cut corner, and clear tape along the spine.)
Memo Salamanca —
Cha Cha Cha ... LP Audio Fidelity, 1957. Very Good+ ... $16.99
Titles include "Nuca", "La Basura", "Los Marcianos", "Ki Ki Ri Ki", "Cero Codazos Cero Cabezazos", and "Totiri Mundachi". LP, Vinyl record album
(Gold label pressing with deep groove.)
Perez Prado —
Pops & Prado ... LP RCA, 1959. Very Good+ ... $3.99
Perez turns his popular Latin sound to some even more popular 50s compositions – and even if it's not enough to swing the kids at the jukebox on the cover of the record, there's still some nice lively Latiny moments. Titles include "Isle Of Capri", "Three Little Words", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Living Stereo pressing, with deep groove. Cover has light wear.)
Ralfi Pagan —
Ralfi ... LP Fania, Early 70s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Sublime falsetto soul from the great Ralfi Pagan – one of the most unique artists on the New York Latin scene at the start of the 70s! Ralfi shares some of the sweet soul modes of Joe Bataan – when Joe's in the right mood – but he also goes further, too – and really pushes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Fania All-Stars —
Live At The Red Garter Vol 2 ... LP Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A Latin soul party – beyond compare! The album's a completely wonderful live set that really captures the energy, excitement, and warm sociability of the hip New York scene at the end of the 60s. The music is stunning – a freewheeling blend of jazz, soul, and Latin themes – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Colon —
Good – The Bad – The Ugly ... LP Fania, 1975. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A roots-oriented 70s classic from Willie Colon – one of his standout albums of the decade! Willie continues his "life of crime" approach for the early 70s – moving into an old west look on the cover, and matching that with a slightly rootsier sound on the album! The real ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Colon —
Willie ... LP Fania, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A solid 70s session from Willie Colon – a combination of a few tracks from previous efforts, mixed with other new ones, all featuring lead vocals by the wonderful Hector Lavoe! The work on the album's the kind that was so influential at the time, it's almost hard to hear how important it was ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Colon —
El Juicio ... LP Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Supposedly the end of Willie Colon's early "crime" career – as the title and cover imply that he's finally been brought to trial! Don't worry about Willie being beaten down, though, because the music on the album is every bit as fierce and powerful as ever – and features a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Johnny Colon —
Portrait Of Johnny ... LP Cotique, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A stunning portrait of one of the best young artists on the New York Latin scene at the end of the 60s! Johnny Colon initially cooked up a groove with a run of some really important Latin Soul albums – and here, as the 70s come on, he's moving into smoking salsa territory with all the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Eddie Palmieri —
Superimposition ... LP Tico, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A real scorcher from Eddie Palmieri – as much a transition as a superimposition – and the kind of record that would have a huge impact on Latin jazz in the 70s! Eddie's got one foot in the small group styles of his 60s work, but he's also reaching forward in a mode that's rootsy and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Bobby Valentin —
Let's Turn On/Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Stone slamming boogaloo – and one of the greatest albums from a young Bobby Valentin! Bobby's really cooking on all burners here – mixing together a bit of Latin jazz with a headier, trippier style of Latin soul – one that features lots of sinister undercurrents in the rhythms, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Colon —
Cosa Nuestra ... LP Fania, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A monster album of 70s salsa – and one that has bad boy Willie Colon taking the Latin world by storm – forging the new sound that would push him and the New York scene into the frontline of 70s Latin! Willie's got a strength on the set that's very much in keeping with his machine gun ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Monguito Santamaria —
Black Out ... LP Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Stone funky Latin soul from the younger member of the Santamaria family! Black Out is one of Monguito's greatest – a hip album of groovy late 60s tracks that perfectly blend the Latin and soul sides of the Spanish Harlem scene. Marty Sheller handled arrangements on some of the album's best ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pete Rodriguez —
I Like It Like That (A Mi Me Gusta Asi) ... LP Alegre, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A fantastic little album of Latin Soul – a perfect example of why Pete was known as the "King Of The Boogaloo" during the 60s! The group's having a non-stop party on the album – breaking it hard with heavy piano lines, rumbling bass underneath the grooves, tight timbales, and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Orchestra Harlow —
El Exigente ... LP Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A stunning album from Orquesta Harlow – one of their wildest of the 60s, and filled with delights! The record starts with this strange sound of a train pulling into a station, then rolls into a massive boogaloo groove that really sets the pace for the album – hitting hard with some ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Bataan —
Subway Joe ... LP Fania, 1969. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of our favorite Latin soul albums ever – a rollicking mix of upbeat party tracks, gentle ballads, and more – all handled with the undeniable magic that is Joe Bataan at his best! The album kicks off with the fantastic groover "Subway Joe" – a hilarious tune about ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Herbie Mann —
Latin Mann – Afro To Bossa To Blues ... LP Columbia, 1965. Very Good ... $4.99
An excellent album of Latin material from Herbie Mann – and proof that he's equally great in just about any setting! The album's a rare Columbia Records outing from Herbie – but it's easily one of his greatest of the 60s, thanks to some really smoking arrangements from Oliver Nelson ... (Jazz, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Stereo 360 Sound pressing. Cover has some wear and discoloration from age.)
Fruko —
Historia Musical ... CD Discos Fuentes/Salsa Productions (France), 1970s/1980s. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Don Ralke with Buddy Collette —
Bongo Madness ... LP Crown, Late 50s. Very Good ... $14.99
An excellent session of exotica-tinged Latin jazz – put together by pianist Don Ralke, and featuring some great work from flute player Buddy Collette – in a spirit that's very similar to Collette's own classic Jazz Heat Bongo Beat album! The set's also got some great bongo work by Jack ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has split seams.)
Poncho Sanchez & Terence Blanchard —
Chano Y Dizzy ... CD Concord, 2011. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A pretty wonderful tribute to the pioneering talents of conga great Chano Pozo and jazz trumpet giant Dizzy Gillespie – led by Poncho Sanchez and Terrence Blanchard! The set gets off to an incredible start on a medley in which the players so deftly blend Latin percussion, vocals and rhythms ... read more CD
Various —
Leyendas De La Fania Vol 3 ... CD Fania, 1970s. Used ... $8.99
Music from Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz, Ismael Miranda, Hector Lavoe, Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco, Pete Rodriguez, Cheo Feliciano, Ray Barretto, Eddie Palmieri, La Lupe, Roberto Roena, Tito Puente & Mongo Santamaria. CD
(Out of print.)
Orquesta Guayacan —
Marcando La Diferencia ... CD RMM/Sony, 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print. Still sealed, with a small cutout hole through case and barcode.)
Jose Fajardo —
Senor Charanga ... LP Fania (Mexico), 1980. Sealed ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing in a unique cover.)
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