Latin — New Arrivals 
We're especially heavy on New York sounds of the 60s and 70s -- Latin Soul, salsa, boogaloo, and more!
Items added July 12 - 16
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Abelardo Barroso —
No Hay Como Mi Son – 1954 to 1956 ... CD 
Caney, Mid 50s. Used ... $11.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Roots Of Chicha – Psychedelic Cumbias From Peru ... LP 
Barbes, Late 60s. New Copy 2LP ... $18.99 20.98
A cool little compilation that's as groovy as you might guess from the title – and one that finally brings to light the lesser-known genre of chica – an odd fusion of cumbia rhythms with more psychedelic-styled instrumentation on farfisa, organ, and guitar! The core grooves remind us a ... 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
Fania All-Stars —
Live At The Cheetah Vol 1 ... LP Fania, 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Killer early work by the Fania All Stars – caught live at the legendary Cheetah club, which was the heart of the New York salsa scene at the start of the 70s! The album is easily one of the best by the group – and features long tracks that really capture the jamming intensity that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Dianne & Carole —
Feeling The Pain ... LP Speed, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of the weirdest, coolest Latin Soul albums we've ever heard – the only offering ever from the duo of Dianne & Carole – two female singers who come off with a great deal of enthusiasm on the set! That's our way of saying that the ladies are a bit rough on the vocals – but ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Latin Souls —
Boogaloo & Shingaling ... LP Kapp, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
One of the grooviest groups of the Latin Soul scene – but they'd have to be, given their name! The Latin Souls are a vocal group with a really soulful feel – a great link between the earlier harmony sounds that were bubbling under in Spanish Harlem, and some of the hipper rhythms that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pete Terrace —
King Of The Boogaloo ... LP Somerset, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Pete Terrace challenges Pete Rodriguez for the title of "King Of The Boogaloo" in this live set recorded at Chez Jose in New York! The album's got a few tracks that say boogaloo, but which aren't – but that's still ok with us, because the bulk of the set is a hard grooving batch of ... 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
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
Ocho —
Ocho 1 ... LP United Artists, 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
The rare first album by Ocho – and a killer batch of Latin tracks that breaks down all definitions of the music! Ocho were a seminal group in the NuYorica scene of the early 70s – blending soul, funk, Latin, jazz, and other styles into a groove that was perhaps a bit too complicated ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Bataan —
Salsoul ... LP Mericana, 1973. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A landmark album from Joe Bataan – so great, that it made the entire record company change its name! The record has Joe really bursting out after his seminal Latin Soul work of the late 60s – blending Latin rhythms and American soul into a whole new style of music – one that Joe ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Tito Puente —
Top Percussion ... LP RCA, 1958. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of the greatest Tito Puente albums from the 50s, and a spare percussion jam session that's right up there with his legendary Puente In Percussion album! The group features Mongo Santamaria, Bill Correa, Julito Collazo, and Enrigue Marti on percussion with Tito – and the only other ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Bataan —
Riot ... LP Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A real killer from the legendary Joe Bataan – an album of righteous power that really lives up to the dynamic promise of the title and cover! Joe Bataan's in top form throughout – serving up a blend of Latin grooves and 60s soul influences that few other artists of the time could touch ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Colon —
Willie ... LP Fania, 1974. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
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
Orlando Marin —
Out Of My Mind ... LP Brunswick, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A Latin Soul classic – but one that's a lot more obscure than some of the better-remembered albums on Fania and Tico from the late 60s! Orlando Marin is probably mostly known as an arranger, and a leader from the earlier years of the New York scene – but during the Latin Soul years he ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Ray Barretto —
Senor 007 ... LP United Artists, 1965. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
One of our favorite Ray Barretto albums of the 60s – a real gem from the pre-Latin Soul years! The album's a clear attempt to cash in on the cash in on the James Bond craze of the time – issued by United Artists, who were releasing the Bond films, but also had Ray under contract during ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Johnny Colon —
Boogaloo Blues ... LP Cotique, 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
A landmark record that should be in any Latin collection! At the time of this album, Johnny Colon was a young trombonist just getting his start – working in the turbulent late 60s Spanish Harlem scene, and picking up on the wide range of styles going down in the hood. At one level, he was a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Boogaloo Blues (remastered edition) ... CD 19.99
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
Also available Cosa Nuestra (180 gram pressing) ... LP 20.99
Monguito Santamaria —
Hey Sister ... LP Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Oooooo-weee – a monster album by one of our favorite talents of the Latin soul era! Monguito Santamaria had a really great way of putting the electric bass right up front in his tracks – kicking things up with a bouncing groove that's as sock-boogaloo as boogaloo can get, and which ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Colon —
El Malo ... LP Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $11.99
Great stuff – and a very sharp album cut by Willie during the Latin soul era, featuring a bunch of tracks that veer more towards the boogaloo side of things than his later albums! The groove is nice and hard – stripped down with the youthful energy that Willie brought to the scene at ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available El Malo (remastered edition) ... CD 12.99
Orchestra Harlow —
El Exigente ... LP Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
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)... Just Sold Out!
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
Willie Colon —
Hustler ... LP Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
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
Bennito Sextet —
Bennito Sextet Plus One ... LP Mardi Gras, 1968. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Boogaloo – and nothing but! This is the kind of groovy Latin soul record you always hope to find when digging for Latin sides – and it's got that perfect mix of soul vocals and sock-boogaloo grooves that some of the best young combos were turning out in the late 60s. Bennito and crew ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
John Santos & The Coro Folklorico Kindembo —
Hacia El Amor ... CD Xenophile, 1996. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Joe Bataan —
Mr New York & The East Side Kids ... LP Fania, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
Amazing work from the Spanish Harlem underground of the late 60s! From the title, to the cover, to the beautiful blend of songs, this album perfectly sums up the rich energy and raw power bubbling in the NuYorican scene of the time – effortlessly blending together soul, Latin, jazz, and funk ... 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 49.99
El Chicano —
Cinco ... LP MCA, 1974. Very Good+ ... $4.99
The group's fifth album – in case you couldn't guess by the title – and a still-strong batch of west coast Latin grooves! By this point, the group's become much more proficient vocally – and more of the songs are soul oriented than some of their earlier work, which tended to lean ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers —
Tough! ... LP Prestige, 1966. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
Killer Latin soul from Pucho and crew – and an album that's one of their greatest! The record is also one of the earliest by the group, and it features a different lineup than later ones – with William Bivens on vibes, Claude Bartee on tenor, and Vince McEwan on trumpet. There's a bit ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cosa Nostra —
Cosa Nostra ... CD Raff, Early 70s. New Copy ... $4.99
Heavy funk from the Peruvian scene – the massive first album from Cosa Nostra, and a burning blend of soul, Latin, and psychedelic influences! Cosa Nostra clearly come from the rock end of the spectrum, but have picked up plenty of funky grooves along the way – and hit a genre-blending ... read more CD
Hector Rivera & The Latin Renaissance —
Hecto-Mania ... LP 4 Points, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $9.99
A fantastic little Latin soul album – cut by bandleader Hector Rivera, and the Latin Renaissance soul group. The group sings in a warm harmony vocal style, with three female singers, and one male. Hector's in fine fine form laying down some jazzy Latin backings – and the record's got ... 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
Also available Bang! Bang! Push! Push! Push! ... LP 19.99
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
Also available Acid (remastered edition) ... CD 18.99
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
Xavier Cugat —
Cugat Plays Continental Hits ... LP Mercury, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $3.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Yolandita Monge —
Soy Ante Todo Mujer – Above All I Am A Woman ... LP Coco, 1977. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Noro Morales —
Mambo With Morales ... LP Harmony, Mid 50s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Nice 50's mambo material from one of the giants of the genre – and a good batch of tracks by Noro that you might not track down elsewhere. Tracks include "Mambo Away", "Humberto's Jump", "The Up & Down Mambo", "Mambo Jive", and "Ku-Kue". LP, Vinyl record album
Fania All Stars —
Que Pasa – The Best Of The Fania All Stars ... CD 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
Los Revolucionarios —
Los Revolucionarios (180 gram pressing) ... LP Costeno/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $24.99
A salsa album, but one with some rootsier touches too – almost a bridge between two generations of Colombian music, and maybe some urban and rural modes too! There's really inventive work on both saxes and organ – instruments often used with odd tones, but driven forward strongly by ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Joe Bataan —
Call My Name (180 gram pressing) ... LP Vampi Soul (Spain), 2005. New Copy ... $20.99
Joe Bataan is alive and well – and to our ears, the king of Latin Soul is sounding better than he has in decades! This tasty little set really takes us back to Joe's classic work for Fania – but it's also got a slightly different twist – one that shows a new younger appreciation ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Los Destellos —
Sicodelicos (2019 Record Store Day Release) ... LP Vampi Soul (Spain), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy 2LP ... $29.99
A killer compilation of late 60s & 70s tunes by Peruvian cumbia combo Los Destellos – leaning on the psychedelia inspired sounds from their earlier years! The sound is rooted in cumbia rhythms and electric guitar – but it nimble and spindly of heavily fuzzed out – with a more ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Juaneco Y Su Combo —
El Gran Cacique ... LP Infopesa (Peru), 1972. New Copy (reissue)... $30.99
A cornerstone of the classic chica groove in Peru – and one of the albums that put Juaneco and his very groovy combo on the musical map of 70s South America! The tracks are mostly instrumental, and have a fantastically tight blend of percussion, keyboard lines, and electric guitar – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Los Supremos —
Atiza Y Ataja (180 gram pressing) ... LP Discos Fuentes/Vampi Soul (Spain), 1971. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99
A triple-time killer from the Colombian scene at the start of the 70s – one of those rare gems on Discos Fuentes that had the label setting a new sort of fire on its own, in comparison to the New York Latin generation! In addition to the cumbia tracks you might expect, the set's also got ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Cumbia Beat Vol 1 – Experimental Guitar-Driven Tropical Sounds From Peru 1966 to 1976 ... LP Vampi Soul (Spain), Late 60s/1970s. New Copy 2LP ... $31.99
Peruvian grooves from the mid 60s to mid 70s – guitar based numbers with tropical strains of merengue, guaracha, rumba and cumbia steeped psychedelia, garage beat and other cross cultural elements! Like a lot of the great music happening around the world in the period, the musicians of Peru ... (Global Grooves, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
David Calzado & Charanga Habanera —
Love Fever ... CD Milan, 1993. Used ... $0.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Impacto Crea —
Impacto Crea ... CD Farum, 1992. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tracks include "La Revolucion", "Senora", "Preludio de un Recuerdo", "La Situacion", "Por que Razon", "Silencio, se Muere un Corazon", "Amor sin Condiciones", and "Algo de Frente". CD
(Out of print.)
Tito Allen —
Untouchable ... CD Alegre, 1979. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Tito Allen almost seems to be borrowing a page from the Willie Colon book with his gangster look on the cover of this one – and in a way, the record's got the same sense of soaring energy you'd hear in Willie's best post-gangster work from this time! But thanks here are really due to Louie ... read more CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
Juan Pablo Torres —
Pepper Trombone ... CD RMM, 1997. Used ... $12.99
Brilliant Latin jazz from Juan Pablo Torres – a relatively contemporary recording, but one that cooks with a classic feel! During years when true Latin jazz was often lost to slick production or electric instrumentation, Torres always had a way of keeping his sound strong by sticking to the ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers —
Heat/Prestige/BGP (UK), 1968/1969. New Copy ... $11.99 18.99
A pair of killers from Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers – back to bck on a single CD! First up is Heat – a record that's beyond definition – as it combines Latin, soul, jazz, and even a few funky touches – all into one totally amazing sound! This one really gets all the ... read more CD
Juan Carlos Alfonso Y Su Dan Den —
Mi Cuerpo ... CD Fania, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Corporacion Latina —
16 Inmortales Exitos De La Original ... CD Coral, 1970s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Malo —
Dos ... LP Warner, 1972. Very Good Gatefold ... $5.99
A seminal bit of Latin funk from the Bay Area scene of the early 70s – the second album from Malo, and an even harder-hitting jam session than the first! The group are really in top form here – taking off with Santana-inspired riffs that are filled with heavy percussion, soaring organ, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner.)
Tito Puente & Others —
Music For Romancing ... LP Tico, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $11.99
A set of mellow Latin tracks – featuring titles by Tito Puente and a few other artists that aren't in the usual Tico bag. Titles include "Temptation", "Tito's Merengue", "The Fence", and "Cha Cha Cha Bounce" by Tito; "Make A Box" and "Ma ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove.)
Orchestra Harlow —
Salsa ... LP Fania, 1974. Very Good- ... $14.99
Orchestra Harlow were already at the top of their game by the time of this classic early 70s album – yet they also managed to leap forward strongly too – both embracing and lending a name to the growing salsa movement of the time! The streetwise sounds that Harlow created in the 60s ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear with splitting seams.)
Nelson Y Sus Estrellas —
Salsa Nelson! – Lo Mejor De Nelson Y Sus Estrellas Vol 1 ... CD Discomoda, Late 60s/1970s. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print, slight crease through traycard artwork.)
Joe Arroyo —
15 Pistas Para Cantar Como Joe Arroyo ... CD Discos Fuentes (Colombia), 1970s. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Antonio Cartagena —
Romnatico Y Sabroso ... CD Codiscos (Colombia), 1999. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Out of print, slight crease through traycard artwork)
Lobo Y Melon —
15 Super Exitos De Lobo Y Melon ... CD RCA/BMG (Mexico), Early 60s. Used ... $11.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Santana —
Santana (1969) ... LP Columbia, 1969. Very Good+ ... $8.99
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
Also available Santana (1969) (Gold CD) ... CD 14.99(360 Sound stereo pressing. Cover has light wear.)
Arty Valdes —
Las Canciones De Manzanero En Guaguanco ... LP Borinquen, Late 60s. Very Good- ... $19.99
Lots of nice groovers on this obscure 60s set – with titles that include "El Brujo De Guanabacoa", "Cuando Sali De Cuba", "Yo Se Que Te Amo", "Respetando A Manznero", "Todavia", and "A La Tomatera". LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Colon —
Player – A Man & His Music ... CD Fania, Late 60s/1970s/1980s. Used ... $12.99
A wonderful 2CD overview of the best years of the legendary Willie Colon – one that traces him from his boogaloo roots in the late 60s, to salsa superstardom in years to come! The package is a really thoughtfully-done collection that features key tracks from all aspects of Willie's career at ... read more CD
(Out of print Colombian pressing.)
El Gran Combo —
La Universidad De La Salsa ... CD Combo, 1983. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Willie Colon —
El Malo (remastered edition) ... CD Fania, Late 60s. Used ... $12.99
Great stuff – and a very sharp album cut by Willie during the Latin soul era, featuring a bunch of tracks that veers more towards the boogaloo side of things than his later albums! The groove is nice and hard – stripped down with the youthful energy that Willie brought to the scene at ... read more CD
Also available El Malo ... LP 11.99(Out of print.)
Hector Rivera —
At The Party With Hector Rivera (with bonus tracks) ... CD BGP (UK), Late 60s. Used ... $8.99
A monster album of Latin soul – arguably the greatest record ever cut by Hector Rivera! The record's a rare cooker that never lets up at all – a non-stop boogaloo party that definitely lives up to its swinging cover image – and which is quite different than most other albums from ... read more CD
Also available At The Party With Hector Rivera ... LP 9.99(Out of print.)
Vladimir And His Orchestra —
New Sound In Latin Jazz ... CD Alegre, Late 60s. Used ... $16.99
One of the few albums ever recorded by Vladimir Vassilieff – an obscure late 60s piano player who's best known for his groovy album The Aquarians! The record's a really wonderful set that really lives up to its title – a haunting set of Latin jazz numbers played with a hip group that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco —
Celia & Johnny ... CD Vaya, 1974. Used ... $11.99
A fantastic pairing of talents – one that seems to push each individual artist to a new high point in their career! By the time of the set, Johnny Pacheco was emerging as one of the strongest forces in 70s salsa – a crack percussionist whose instrumentation was driving on a younger ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Tino Contreras Y Su Cuarteto —
Jazz Jazz Jazz ... LP Trebol (Mexico), 1959. Very Good ... $26.99
Carlos Pickling —
Uh Dengue ... LP Mag/Montilla, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $34.99
A rare American issue of these 60s Peruvian grooves – with titles that include "El Dengue", "Camisola", "Zaragoza", "Pachanga Para Gozar", "Dengue No 6", "Mambo Ravel", "El Orangutan", "El Camaleon", and "Deng ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light tape on the edges.)
Hilton Ruiz —
Island Eyes ... CD RMM, 1997. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Don Valentino —
Don Valentino Y Su Orquestra ... LP United Artists, 1971. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
Fairly straight Latin set by Don Valentino and his orchestra. The tracks are short, with ensemble playing, and vocals on a number of tracks. Jose "Cholo" Ortiz did the arrangements, and tracks include "Las Olas", "Comedia", "Mi Baby", and "Besame Y ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has tape on the seams, and a promo sticker in the corner.)
Jose Alberto —
Llego La Hora ... CD RMM, 1992. Used ... $5.99
Titles include "Me Voto", "La Critica", "Como Es Posible", "Me Domina El Amor", "Disculpeme Senora", and "Alquilame El Corazon". CD
(Out of print.)
Cal Tjader —
La Onda Va Bien ... CD Concord, 1980. Used ... $7.99
A killer set by Cal Tader – every bit as great as some of his best work from earlier years! The album was recorded with a small tight combo – one that features the great Mark Levine on both acoustic piano and Fender Rhodes, plus flute and percussion by Roger Glenn, and congas and ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
Tito Puente —
Mambo King – His 100th Album ... CD RMM, 1992. Used ... $6.99
A live set recorded as Tito Puente's 100th LP back in the early 90s – and proof that the percussionist was still cooking strongly in the later years of his life! Guests include Ismael Miranda, Celia Cruz, and Tito Nieves – and the 68 minute performance features tracks that include ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Marvin Santiago —
Oro Salsero – 20 Exitos ... CD Polygram, 1980s. Used 2 CDs ... $16.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Poncho Sanchez —
Freedom Sound ... CD Concord, 1997. Used ... $6.99
A fine, late 90s set from conga champion Pancho Sanchez – a heavy Latin percussion album made especially nice by the special guests – original Jazz Crusaders Wilton Felder on tenor and Wayne Henderson on trombone! Tracks range from salsa numbers, to ismore straight jazz and blues ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Andy Montanez —
Oro Salsero – 20 Exitos ... CD Polygram/Rodven, 1980s/1990s. Used 2 CDs ... $14.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Yumuri Y Sus Hermanos —
Salsa Y Candela ... CD Bis, 2004. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print. Digipack has some wear and a name in marker on the front and back covers.)
Hilton Ruiz —
Heroes ... CD Telarc, 1994. Used ... $6.99
Randy Carlos —
Aja! Pachanga ... LP Fiesta, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $8.99
Titles include "Aja Pachanga", "Caballito", "Papa Changa", "Mi Amor", "El Jefe", and "Bululu Y Tapa". LP, Vinyl record album
(Yellow label pressing. Cover has split top and bottom seams.)
Omara Portuondo —
Veinte Anos ... CD Egrem/Edenways (France), 2000. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
La Salsa Es MP ... CD MP, 1997. Used ... $8.99
Music from Willie Gonzalez, Anthony Cruz, Tito Gomez, Pedro Conga, Hector Rey, Nino Segarra, Tito Rojas, Tito Gomez y Tito Rojas & more. CD
(Out of print.)
Tito Puente —
Tito Puente & His Concert Orchestra ... LP Tico, 1973. Very Good+ ... $49.99
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 11.99(Original pressing! Cover has some very light wear.)
Cuarteto Mayari —
Continuacion A Cabellera Blanca ... LP Spanoramic, Early 60s. Very Good ... $29.99
Romantic Latin from the Cuarteto Mayari and trumpeter Placido Acevedo – a set of well-recorded material from the group, possibly from the later years of their reformation! Acevedo's trumpet blows a warmly muted tone over the top of the tunes – and most numbers have vocals by a male ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Kako —
Puerto Rican All-Stars Featuring Kako ... LP Alegre, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $69.99
A smoking descarga session from the 60s – one of the best albums ever by percussionist Kako! The album explodes with wonderful jazzy playing, and features 4 very long tracks that are stuffed with great solo work on piano and sax – bubbling over in heavy percussive excitement, with the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Puerto Rican All-Stars Featuring Kako ... LP 9.99(Original 60s blue label pressing! Cover has light wear, and a bit of tape on the seams.)
Gilberto & The Musicabana Orchestra —
Cha Cha Cha ... LP Mercury, Late 50s. Very Good ... $14.99
One of those better-than-usual Latin albums on Mercury from the 50s! Titles include "Chevere", "Molique", "Facil Para Bailar", "Cameisno", "Suave Cha Cha Cha", "A Lo Ultimo", and "Cha Cha Cha En Boogie". LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has oxidation under the gloss, which causes some lightness in the image.)
Yanga —
El Lobo (vocal, Chico Mann remix) ... 7-inch 
Sonorama Discos, 2016. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $9.99
Heavy percussion and a mighty nice accordion line – a groove that's got an earthy take on South American roots, but at a level that's maybe even fiercer than original recordings from years back! The group trades vocals back and forth nicely over the drums – while the accordion finds ... (Funky 45's, Latin) read more 7-inch, Vinyl record
(#161/500.)
Adalberto Santiago —
Adalberto Featuring Popeye El Marino ... LP Fania, 1979. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
Forget the cartoony cover image of this one, because the record's got a tremendous depth and very little gimmicks – a reall standout set of work by one of the greatest salsa vocalists of the 70s! Sure, the title track does reference the Popeye cartoons a bit, but overall the record's got a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a light stain on one corner.)
Hector Lavoe —
Que Sentimiento (remastered edition) ... CD Fania, 1981. Used ... $9.99
An unusual self-produced effort from Hector Lavoe – but a record that's every bit as strong as his other solo records from the time! Of course, Hector's got some big help on the record from Louie Ramirez and Jose Febles – who most likely did most of the arranging work, and ensure that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
