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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TNT Orchestra —
Together ... LP 
Disco International, 1977. Sealed ... $14.99
Surprisingly nice album that has Tito Ramos and Tony Rojas reuniting in a crackling session of 70s salsa that mixes English and Spanish lyrics, both with the kind of soul that the band was famous for in the 60s. Tracks include "Hello My Love", "Los TNT", "La Mujer ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is a bit shopworn.)
Roberto Faz Y Su Conjunto —
Legends Of The Cuban Music ... CD 
Legacy Latino, 1950s. Used ... $8.99
... CD
Tito Guizar —
Tito Guizar – Epoca De Oro De La Radio ... CD Instituto De Conservacion Y Recuperacion Musical, Late 20s/1930s/Early 40s. Used ... $9.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Oscar D'Leon —
Al Frente De Todos ... LP TH, 1980. Very Good+ ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing.)
Obie Bermudez —
Lo Que Trajo El Barco ... CD EMI, 2006. Used ... $3.99
... CD
(Out of print, BMG music club pressing.)
Hansel Martinez Y La Orquesta Calle 8 —
El Gato ... CD Rodven, 1990. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Ernesto Aquino —
Sans-Souci ... LP Bravo, Early 60s. Very Good ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono black & gold label pressing. Cover has a split top seam, half split spine, and a center split in the bottom seam.)
Vicentico Valdes —
Mas Exitos De Vicentico Valdes ... LP Seeco, Mid/Late 50s. Very Good ... $6.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Rainbow label pressing with deep groove.)
Orquesta Aragon —
Orquesta Aragon (1976) ... LP BASF (Venezuela), 1976. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Ricardo Rico —
Dance The Merengue With Tony & Lucille ... LP Tico, 1956. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some fading, wear at the opening, and small split in the bottom seam.)
El Gran Combo —
El Gran Combo En Accion ... LP Egg/Rico, 1973. Very Good- Gatefold ... $7.99
Plenty of action from El Gran Combo – a cooker that has their tight group formation at the top of its 70s powers! Rafael Ithier's piano really sets the tone for most tunes – straightforward and grooving, but often with some hints of darkness – odd little tones that turn ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Vinyl has some marks. Cover is in nice shape.)
Cesar Costa —
La Historia De Tommy ... LP Dimsa (Mexico), 1960s. Very Good ... $14.99
Actor & singer Cesar Costa's La Historia De Tommy – a fairly grandly orchestrated, sweeping set of tunes that we thing was cut in the early-to-mid 60s – with styles ranging from lush pop to teen dance styled numbers! It's all done with Cesar's charisma, with instrumentation ranging ... (Rock, Latin) read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mexican pressing on Orfeon. Cover has clear tape on the seams and spine.)
Eddie Cano —
Duke Ellington & Me ... LP RCA, 1957. Very Good ... $9.99
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 a split top seam and center split in the bottom seam.)
Los Consules —
Desde Chicago Con Los Consules ... LP Sono Hits, 1970s. Very Good ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover appears to have been signed by the group director.)
Various —
Viva Cubop! Vol 2 – Dance The Afro-Cuban Way ... CD CuBop/Ubiquity, 2000. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Some of the best recent Latin Jazz around – all tied up in one slick package by those crafty folks at Cubop! In a world of silly "fake" Latin remake projects, Cubop's delivered some of the best straight Latin around – taking older giants and getting them back in the studio, ... read more CD
Johnny Pacheco with Pete Conde Rodriguez —
La Perfecta Combinacion ... LP Fania, 1971. Very Good+ ... $24.99
A stellar Latin groover from Johnny Pacheco & Pete Colde Rodriguez – rightfully dubbed a perfect combination – recorded in 1969 and released in 1971, and we can think of no reason to have delayed such a smoking set! It's one of the better albums in the successful series of them ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original multi-color label pressing. Cover has staining and waviness along the bottom seam.)
Cachao/Panart/Craft, Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy 5LP ... $99.99 114.99
An incredible collection of records – a series of albums that forever changed the sound of Latin music around the world! These five sets were all cooked up in the changing Cuban scene at the start of the 60s – where musicians were getting looser and freer, with a sound that was quite ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Complete Cuban Jam Sessions (5CD set) ... CD 53.99(Pressed on 180 gram vinyl at RTI – cut from the analog masters!)
Bobby Rodriguez —
Latin From Manhattan ... LP Vaya, 1978. Very Good ... $16.99
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 ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Tito Puente, Pete Terrace, Tito Rodriguez —
Basic Cha Cha Chas ... LP Tico, Late 50s. Very Good ... Just Sold Out!
A great album of hard, spare cha cha cha tracks by some of the best artists recording for the Tico label during the late 50s. Don't be put off by the "mixed artist" nature of the set – as it's a really strong one, and has a very unified feel overall, thanks to the quality of the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has clear tape on the seams and spine and some highlighter on back.)
Manolo Munoz —
Rock Con Manolo Munoz ... LP Oasis (Mexico), 1974. Very Good- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Tito Rodriguez —
You've Made Me So Very Happy ... LP TR, 1975. Very Good- ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cut corner, some wear, light stains, and some pen and marker.)
Tito Puente —
Tito Puente En Caracas – Mas Dance Mania ... LP RCA (Venezuela), Mid 60s. Very Good ... $19.99
A unique Venezuelan album by Tito Puente – and one of the best we've heard from his years for RCA! The groove here is very hard – very deserving of the "Mas Dance Mania" in the title – and there's a strong Cuban groove that really drives most of the tunes, with Tito's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing in a slightly different cover, with clear tape on all seams.)
Joey Pastrana —
Let's Ball ... LP Cotique/Get On Down, Late 60s. New Copy (reissue)... $19.99 22.98
The title alone should make you want to pick this one up – as anyone with the guts to name a record Let's Ball back in the 60s really had something going! The album's one of the best of Joey Pastrana's early gems – a fierce little record that explodes with Latin Soul energy, and which ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Harlem River Drive —
Harlem River Drive ... LP Roulette/Get On Down, 1970. New Copy (reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A legendary Latin funk album – spearheaded by Eddie Palmieri! The record is a landmark crossover album from the early 70s – cut at the end of the Latin soul era, but featuring that genre's wonderful mix of Puerto Rican soul, Spanish Harlem Latin, and New York funk – which are ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Harlem River Drive ... CD 9.99
Isauro & Al Grey —
Jam Session Goes Latino ... LP Puchito, Early 60s. Good ... $14.99
A killer Latin jazz set! Players include Al Grey on trombone, Wallace Davenport on trumpet, Bobby Platter on sax and flute, Rufus Jones on drums, Noahwell Cruz on piano, and Isauro on congas. Ricardo Reyes sings on a few tracks, but the best numbers are jazzy instrumentals! Titles include "M ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has wear and aging.)
Cortijo y Su Combo con Ismael Rivera —
Baile Con Cortijo ... LP Seeco, Early 60s. Good ... $12.99
Killer combo work from the legendary Cortijo – and just the kind of set to show why he was easily one of the sharpest Latin leaders of the 60s! The emphasis here is on heavy rhythms – the sort that set the dancefloor on fire right from the start, but keep things compelling through a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Heavy early pressing – on Tropical. Cover has splitting on the seams, some wear, aging, and staining on the back.)
Bobby Rodriguez —
Hay Que Cambiar La Rutina ... LP Vaya, 1980. Very Good ... $9.99
Features some nice instrumental solos from Bobby on flute, tenor, and alto sax! Lead vocals by Junior Cordova. LP, Vinyl record album
Willie Rosario —
Man Of Music ... LP Bronco, 1987. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bent corner, some surface wear, and a small name in pen.)
Tito Rodriguez —
From Tito Rodriguez With Love ... LP United Artists, 1964. Very Good ... $6.99
Tito works with the orchestra of Leroy Holmes – on titles that include "Congoja", "Involvidable", "Tu Panuelo", "Llanto De Luna", "Hoja Seca", and "Pecador". LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has edge wear and wide clear tape on the bottom seam.)
Machito —
World's Greatest Latin Band ... LP GNP, Early 60s. Very Good ... $7.99
Fairly standard work from Machito, with a number of vocal cuts that feature either Machito or Graciela – but a record that really shines in the jazzy moments! These cuts include a version of "Pent-Up House", with a sax solo by Aaron Sachs, a reading of "Tenderly" with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Red label pessing. Labels have some marker.)
Tito Puente —
Tambo ... LP RCA, 1960. Very Good ... $19.99
A wonderful bit of exotica from Tito Puente – an album done in collaboration with producer Marty Gold, and featuring a highly percussive sound that Gold himself was exploring on his own albums of the period! There's a heck of a lot of percussion on the set – in styles that mix both ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has a half split top seam, a very light stain on one corner only visible on back, looks great otherwise.)
Chappottin —
Chappottin Y Sus Estrellas ... CD Panart, Early 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Classic Chappottin tracks from the 60s – material done in a host of key Cuban modes – all with tight trumpet on the top! CD
(Out of print.)
Sergio Bore —
Tambores Urbanos ... CD Instinct, 1995. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Fantasia De Cuerdas —
Fantasia De Cuerdas – En Villa Fontana ... LP RCA (Mexico), Late 50s. Very Good ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Alegre All Stars —
Alegre All Stars Vol 1 ... LP Alegre, Early 60s. Fair ... Just Sold Out!
A landmark album that shaped Latin jazz for years to come! The format of the set borrows heavily from the previous Cuban Jam Session LPs, but gives it a real New York twist that made the Alegre albums much stronger overall – and much more influential in a wider spectrum. A core group fo ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing. NOTE – Vinyl condition is FAIR. Cover has staining, aging, a split top seam, and general wear.)
Culebra —
Culebra ... LP CBS, 1981. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Enrique Culebra Iriarte leads the group on piano – and titles include "Mi Inspiracion", "Como Le Pide El Son", "La Culebra", "Los Seres", "Pa Aca Pa Alla", and "El Gato Y El Raton". LP, Vinyl record album
Neno Gonzalez —
Mi Preferida – Cuando Llegara Nochebuena ... LP Maype, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $23.99
Titles include "Viejito Tu", "El Galan", "La Mora", "Esta Bueno Ya", "Como Me Gustas", "El Festival", "Amarren Al Loco", and "No Vuelvo No". LP, Vinyl record album
Pepito Torres Y Su Orquesta Siboney —
Una Noche En El Condado ... LP Fragoso, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $16.99
Titles include "Hasta Pa Morirse Hay Tiempo", "Doroteo", "Negro De Caballo Duro", "El Truquito", "Pepe", and "Verano". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear.)
Pepito Torres Y Su Orquesta Siboney —
Vamos A Bailar ... LP USA, Mid 60s. Very Good ... $14.99
Titles include "Vamos A Bailar", "Conversacion", "Yours Truly", "Fin De Fiesta No 2", "Sin Ti", and "Dolorita". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some light wear and aging.)
Willie Rosario & Orquesta —
En Vivo Desde 'Cali' Para El Mundo (2 CD & DVD) ... CD Roosevelt, 2003. Used 2CD & DVD ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Orquesta Sensacion —
Sigue El Sabor ... LP Adria, Mid 60s. Very Good- ... $7.99
Titles include "Danzon Cha", "Macorina", "Luna Azul", "Madrid", "Coctel Para Dos", "Contra Tu Traicion", "Trompo De Juguete", and "Ensalada Sensacion". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has clear tape on the top seam and spine.)
Mongo Santamaria —
Soul Bag ... LP Columbia, Late 60s. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
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
(360 Sound stereo pressing. Cover has some wear.)
Jose Martinez —
Cha Cha Cha ... LP Modern, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $1.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing. Cover has a center split in the spine and a split bottom seam.)
Tito Rodriguez —
Tito Rodriguez & His Orchestra In Puerto Azul, Venezuela ... LP United Artists, 1963. Very Good- ... $6.99
One of the many famous sessions in which Tito's successful 60s group was transported to various points in the South and Central American Latin touring circuit. The sound is very classic, with tight playing by Tito's best group – and nice tracks like "Charanga Con Bossa Nova", " ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has clear tape on the top seam and a small name in marker on back.)
Sexy Salsa —
Sexy Salsa ... LP Mayor, 1989. Near Mint- ... $16.99
Better than you might think, given the title – with solo work from Louie Ramirez on vibes, Paquito D'Rivera on alto, and Mauricio Smith and Jose Fajardo on flute! Titles include "Toco Madera", "Desnudate Mujer", "Devorame Otra Vez", "Un Lobo Domestico" ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a small cut corner.)
Carlos Patato Valdez —
Authority ... LP Latin Percussion Ventures, 1976. Near Mint- Gatefold ... $39.99
A stunner of an album – and a really unique Latin percussion jam from the 70s! The session's headed by the legendary Carlos Patato Valdez – who arguably sounds better here than on any of his earlier albums – as he's working with a really fluid, open groove – achieved in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Various —
Salsa Corralera Vol 2 ... LP Caliente (Colombia), 1960s/1970s. Very Good+ ... $24.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent limited reissue pressing. NOTE – Vinyl has some plastic sleeve residue but play is not affected.)
Pete Terrace —
Cha Cha Cha In New York ... LP Tico, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $14.99
Early jazzy mambo work from Pete Terrace! Titles include "Broadway Mambo", "Empire State Cha Cha Cha", "Greenwich Village Mambo", "Bowery Mambo", "Teeners Canteen", and "Main Street Mambo". LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Tico pressing with deep groove. Cover has a mostly split bottom seam, clear tape on the top seam, and a small name in marker on back.)
Hector Lavoe —
Comedia (180 gram pressing) ... LP Fania, 1978. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99 22.98
A hokey cover but a really classic album from Hector Lavoe – one of his biggest records of the 70s, and a great mix of modes that showcases the full range of his talents! The standout number here is the 10 minute groover "El Cantate" – a driving salsa tune penned by Ruben ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Opa —
Back Home – The Lost 1975 Sessions (plus bonus track) ... CD Lion, 1972/1975. New Copy ... $6.99
Wicked funky fusion from Opa – with loads of great electric moments! Although originally from Uruguay, Opa are best known for their Brazilian-tinged albums on Fantasy during the mid 70s, but this album presents the group in the years before that time – working in a style that's rougher ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
Willie Rosario —
Nuevos Horizontes ... LP Bronco, 1984. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
One of Willie's great slammers for the Bronca label in the early 80s – all sessions that cook with the same burning energy of the best New York salsa sets of the 70s! Vocals on the album are by Tony Vega and Gilberto Santa Rosa – and Willie's timbales help the whole thing groove along ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has lighty bent corners and some light stains on back.)
Sabu Martinez —
Sorcery! ... LP Columbia, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $11.99
A strange little record – a bit different than usual from percussionist Sabu Martinez, and with a slight exotica feel too! There's a groove that's still mostly Latin – but, like most of Sabu's wonderful music, things go way past the obvious – as percussion takes hold, and Sabu ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original gold label Adventures in Sound pressing with deep groove. Cover has clea tape on the seams and a small name in marker. Label has a small name in marker.)
Tito Rodriguez —
More Amor ... LP United Artists, 1964. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
Romantic stuff by Tito, with the sort of Latin love song stylings that he was doing so well during his United Artists years. Tracks include "Vieja Luna", "Por Eso No Debes", "Nuestras Vidas", "No Es Verdad", "Hablame Mi Amor", and "En Mi ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing. Cover has some edge wear and sticker remnants.)
Hector Lavoe —
Recordando A Felipe Pirela ... LP Fania, 1979. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
A tribute to the famous romantic singer Felipe Pierela – once known as the Bolero Star Of The Americas! Given Hector LaVoe's warmth and charisma at the time, he was a perfect choice for such a project – and working here with producer Willie Colon, Hector steps into an older mode of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and some splitting in the top seam.)
Alberto Shiroma —
Like A Goddess When She Walks ... CD 32 Latin, 2000. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print, mark through barcode.)
Jose Echaniz —
Lecuona – Andalucia/Westminster, 1954. Very Good- ... Just Sold Out!
Jose Echaniz performs three compositions for piano that were written by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona. The three pieces are "Andalucia (Suite Espagnole)", "Danzas Afro-Cubanas" and "Danzas Cubanos". Each piece is divided into six parts and the dance pieces are ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original pressing! Cover has light wear.)
Antonio Cartagena —
Dime Que Si ... CD RMM/Sony, 1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Charlie Sepulveda —
New Arrival ... CD Antilles, 1993. Used ... $6.99
Various —
Latin On Impulse ... CD Impulse, Mid 60s. Used ... $4.99
Orquesta Riverside —
Esto Se Pone Sabroso (aka Ritmos De Cuba) ... LP Puchito, 1960s. Very Good ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Later pressing on Adria. Cover has some aging and seam splitting.)
Pacho Galan —
El Rey Del Merecumbe ... LP Tropical, 1984. Very Good ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Billo's Caracas Boys —
Mosaicos A La Billo ... LP Billo, 1969. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Los Guaracheros De Oriente —
Los Guaracheros De Oriente Vol 2 ... LP Ansonia, 1964. Very Good ... $19.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing.)
Willie Rodriguez —
Anyone Can Play Bongos ... LP Epic, Early 60s. Good+ Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A record with lots of great percussion parts – similar to bongo instruction records by Jack Costanza and Willie Burger! Chuck Sagel provides orchestrations – and the set includes music with and without bongos. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear and splitting.)
Chaquito —
Big Band Cha Cha ... LP Perfect, Early 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
An excellent set of early 60s Latin tracks – one that comes in a package that makes it look like a cheap knock-off, but which is quite strong all the way through. Chaquito's got a percussion driven Latin jazz ensemble that certainly works in the "big band" style alluded to in the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Maroon label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has clear tape holding the seams and spine.)
Santiago Ceron —
Mi Campeon Jukin ... CD Leomar Racing, 1994. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Tito Nieves —
I Like It Like That ... CD RDM, 1997. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Tito Rodriguez And His Orchestra —
Three Loves Have I – Cha Cha Cha/RCA, 1958. Very Good+ ... $9.99
Tito Rodriguez has three musical loves – and he does a pretty great job of dividing his attention equally between them – serving up some especially nice mambo and guaguanco tracks alongside more familiar cha cha modes for RCA! But over and above the rhythms, the album itself is one of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has tape on the seams, but is otherwise nice.)
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