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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Various —
Latin New York 1980 to 1983 – Live From Soundscape ... CD 
DIW (Japan), Early 80s. Used ... $24.99
... CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers —
Yaina ... CD Lexington, Early 70s. Used ... $9.99
Great stuff from Pucho and the Latin Soul Brothers – still grooving hard in the early 70s, with a nice mixture of Latin funk and sweet 70s jazz grooving. The group's as strong as ever – and still features the amazing Pazant Brothers, as well as William Blivins on vibes, Harold ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sonora Poncena —
El Gigante Del Sur (remastered edition) ... CD Inca/Fania, 1977. Used ... $14.99
Beautiful work from this crack 70s New York group – produced by Louie Ramirez with a soulful style that really fits the group's new traditionalist groove! Arrangements are by Papo Lucca, and feature a blistering barrage of his feisty piano work, mixed with percussion, and topped off by some ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ray Rodriguez —
Introducing Ray Rodriguez & His Orchestra ... LP 
Alegre, Late 60s. Near Mint- ... $89.99
An obscure Latin Soul and boogaloo groover – filled with great cuts! LP, Vinyl record album
(In beautiful shape!)
Various —
Afrocubanismo Live – Featuring Chucho Valdes & Irakere ... CD Bembe Records, 1994. Used ... $8.99
... CD
Pablo Lebron —
Pablo ... LP Cotique, Early 70s. Sealed ... $28.99
The soulful singer of the Lebron Brothers, in an album of his own material. A little bit more focus on the voice than you get with most Lebron albums – and titles include "Porque Sera", "Nunca Te Olvide", "Escala Musical", and "Aquas Intranguilas". LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed!)
Elio Villafranca & Arturo Stable —
Dos Y Mas ... CD Motema, 2012. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Clave Y Guaguanco —
La Rumba Que No Termina ... CD Cuba Chevere (Germany), 1998. Used ... $18.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Orquesta Aragon —
El Bodeguero Guantanamera... ... LP Total, Late 60s. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some aging at the opening.)
Various —
Record Store Day Mexico 2014 ... LP Casete/Epico/La Roma (Mexico), 2014. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
... LP, Vinyl record album
Chucho Valdes —
Chucho Valdes Featuring Cachaito ... CD Yemaya (Spain), 1970/1982/1986. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A variety of sides from earlier sessions by Cuban piano legend Chuco Valdes – recorded in Havana in the years 1970, 1982, and 1986. The range of styles is pretty fluid – from spare somber solo numbers, to more swinging Latinized tunes, to a few that have some of the wonderful mixed-up ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Conjunto Folklorico Nacional De Cuba —
Musica Yoruba ... CD Bembe, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Cesar Costa —
Una Vez Mas ... LP WEA (Mexico), 1985. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Cuco Valoy Y La Tribu —
Que Sera Lo Que Quiere El Negro? ... LP Maxima, 1983. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a name in pen, edge wear, and bent corners.)
Eddie Palmieri —
Full Circle ... CD Ropeadope/Uprising, 2018. New Copy ... $11.99 15.98
Fantastic work from Eddie Palmieri – sounding here as if he hasn't changed a thing since the 70s! With most artists, that would be a critique – but given that during the 70s, Eddie was constantly ablaze with creative activity, and always pushing his boundaries – we mean that ... read more CD
Alex Conde —
Origins ... CD Ropeadope/Uprising, 2018. New Copy ... $9.99 14.99
Pianist Alex Conde always has a great way of blending jazz performance with Latin rhythms – and that approach really takes off here, as Conde's core combo gets fantastic frontline help from Brian Lynch on trumpet, Conrad Herwig on trombone, and Dayna Stephens on tenor and soprano sax! Both ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
Orquesta Broadway —
Arrimate Pa Aca (Come Closer To Me) ... LP Musicor, Mid 60s. Very Good+ ... $14.99
Tight batch of pachanga tracks played by Orquesta Broadway, and produced by Tito Rodriguez during his stint at Musicor. The vibe is pretty straight early 60's Latin, with the flute/piano/violin lineup that was popular at the time. Tracks include "Mavi Mavi", "Mi Cochesito", ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label stereo pressing with deep groove. Cover has a worn corner.)
Tito Puente —
Mambo Beat – The Progressive Side Of Tito Puente Vol 1 ... CD RCA, 1956/1957. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Ballet Folklorico De Mexico —
Ballet Folklorico De Mexico ... LP RCA, 1963. Very Good+ ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono Mexican pressing with deep groove.)
Miguelito Valdes —
Cuban Nights ... LP Decca, Late 50s. Very Good- ... $11.99
A great one – thanks to help from Machito & His Afro-Cubans! Titles include "Rumba Rumbero", "Rica Pulpa", "Bim Bam Boom", "Bambarito", "Escucha Mi Son", "Walter Winchell Rhumba", and "Zarabanda". LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing with deep groove. Cover has clear tape on the top seam and some notes in pen on back.)
Fajardo —
Danzones Para Bailar 2 ... LP Puchito, Early 60s. Very Good+ ... $7.99
Amazing flute work from the legendary Fajardo – a player who was right up there with Pacheco in his pre-percussion years! The set's got a great sharp edge right from the start – a quality that might well come from the production, but which definitely keeps things from ever sounding too ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(White label Antilla pressing. Cover is stained and flaky at the opening.)
Ray Barretto —
Time Was – Time Is ... CD O Plus Music (France), 2005. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Orquesta Aragon —
Heart Of Havana ... LP RCA, 1957. Very Good+ ... $6.99
One of Cuba's biggest groups of the 50s – presented here in a set that got equal circulation in the US, thanks to RCA! The sound here is a nice precursor of the charanga groove that would dominate New York in a few years to come – violin from Rafael Lay, the leader of the group – ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono pressing with deep groove. Cover has some aging and a thin stain along the top.)
Eddie Santiago —
Intensamente ... CD Capitol/EMI, 1993. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Out of print, rear tray card has a crease.)
John Santos & The Machete Ensemble —
Machetazo – Ten Years On The Edge ... CD Bembe, 1990s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
Bobby Matos —
Sessions ... CD CuBop/Ubiquity, 1980s/1990s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
After having such great success with their two recent Bobby Matos recordings, Cubop has gone ahead and put together this great collection of material that Bobby recorded over the past 15 years. It includes a few tracks recorded for Cubop and not released at the time (including a very funky Latin ... read more CD
Ray Barretto —
50th Anniversary – Live In Puerto Rico ... CD AJ Records/Sony, 2001. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Ray Barretto & New World Spirit —
Ancestral Messages ... CD Concord, 1992/1993. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Ancestral Messages is a bold, proud record that really lives up to its title – a batch of tunes that has Ray leading a strong combo with Ray Vega on trumpet and Jay Rodriguez on tenor and flute – both tightly woven into a strong-voiced frontline that gives the record a tremendous amount ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mongo Santamaria —
Our Man In Havana (Our Man In Havana/Fantasy, 1960. Used ... Just Sold Out!
2 of Mongo Santamaria's rarest albums for Fantasy, released on 1 CD! Both albums were recorded in Cuba during Mongo's brief return to his homeland in 1960, and they have a much rootsier feel than any of his other albums from the time. Willie Bobo joined Mongo in Havana for the sessions, and most ... read more CD
Charlie Palmieri —
El Gigante Del Teclado ... CD Alegre, 1972. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An excellent – and hard-to-find – album by Charlie from the early 70s! The album features Charlie's focus opening up a bit more, with longer tracks, more complicated arrangements, and some very nice unusual touches – like organ, melodica, and electric bass. Charlie's work on ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Fania All Stars —
Latin Jazz Fusion ... CD Charly (UK), Late 70s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Sonora Poncena —
On The Right Track ... CD Inca, 1988. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print, slight crease through traycard artwork.)
Charlie Sepulveda —
Watermelon Man ... CD RMM, 1996. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Cal Tjader & Eddie Palmieri —
El Sonido Nuevo ... CD Verve, 1966. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A classic collaboration between vibist Cal Tjader and Latin pianist Eddie Palmieri – a really wonderful album that bridges two different worlds of music in the 60s! Cal had always had something of a Latin bent to his music, even working for Fantasy in San Francisco a decade before – ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Tommy Olivencia —
Plante Bandera ... CD Inca/Fania, 1975. Used ... $18.99
Sparkling Puerto Rican salsa from trumpeter Tommy Olivencia and his super-hot group of the 70s – an ensemble that features lead vocals from Chamaco Ramirez over some totally tight lines from the rest of the group! Tommy's trumpet is in some very brassy company here, but the sound is still ... read more CD
(Out of print. Rear tray card is creased.)
Bobby Matos —
Collage – Afro Cuban Jazz ... CD Night Life Records, 1993. Used ... $14.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Festival De La Cancion Latinoamericana De San Francisco ... LP Nucleus, Early 80s. Sealed ... $1.99
A compelling collection of underground Latin tracks recorded on the San Francisco scene – issued here by the Nucleus Records label, who were best known for their Bay Area Brazilian releases! The set features selections from a festival of Latin American styles in SF – and includes ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Michael Philip Mossman —
Orisha Suite ... CD Universal, 2003. Used ... $9.99
A wonderful set of Latin jazz from trumpeter/trombonist Michale Phillip Mossman – a player with the warm and sunny sound of some of our favorite Latin jazz artists of the 70s! The album's got a really solid approach – longish instrumental tracks bubbling over with soul and jazzy ... read more CD
(Out of print, slipcover has some edgewear.)
Celia Cruz & Johnny Pacheco —
Celia & Johnny (180 gram pressing) ... LP Vaya/Fania (France), 1974. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)... $21.99 22.98
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Los Munequitos De Mantanzas —
Congo Yambumba ... CD Qbadisc, 1983. Used ... $6.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Los Munequitos De Matanzas —
Ito Iban Echu ... CD Qbadisc, 1996. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Iluyenkori —
Percussions Cubaines ... CD Playa Sound (France), 1990. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Bebo Valdes —
Recuerdos De Habana – A Portrait At 80 ... CD Gazell, 1999. Used 2 CDs ... $12.99
... CD
Tito Puente —
King Of Kings – The Very Best Of Tito Puente ... CD BMG, Late 50s. Used ... $3.99
... CD
Tito Puente —
Homenaje A Beny ... LP Tico, 1978. Very Good+ ... $11.99
A smoking little tribute to Cuban great Beny More – recorded in the mid 70s by Tito Puente, in a way that nicely updates the classic sound! The style here is certainly traditional, but the record really benefits from tighter salsa-era production from Louie Ramirez – who gives the music ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Los Munequitos De Mantanzas/Qbadisc, 1970. Used ... $14.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Tumi Cuba Classics Vol 3 – Rumba ... CD Tumi (UK), 1995. Used ... $8.99
Music from Celeste Mendoza Y Los Papines, Los Munequitos De Matanzas, Carlos Embales Y Conjuto De Guaguanco, Luis Valdes Y Los Papines, Conjuto De Clave Y Guaguanco, Saldiguera Y Virulilla Con Los Papines, Carlos Embales Y Conjuto Los Nuevos Roncos, Calixto Callava Y Los Papines, Carlos Embales Y ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Eddie Palmieri —
Music Man ... LP Tico, Late 60s/Early 70s. Very Good- ... $7.99
A sweet collection of Eddie Palmieri work for Tico – some cuts with the La Perfecta group, and a few others too! Titles include "Ritmo Caliente", "Caminando", "Ajiaco Caliente", "Busca Lo Tuyo", and "Carnaval En Camaguey". LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a bent corner, heavy edge wear, and some splitting in the bottom seam.)
Pacheco & Pete 'El Conde' Rodriguez —
Los Compadres ... LP Fania, 1972. Very Good- ... $11.99
About as tight as you can get from the team of Pacheco and vocalist Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez – a record cut after a strong run of sides from Pacheco's Nuevo Tumbao, a finely-honed unit that moved with supple grace few other groups could match! Pete's great here on both the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Multi-color label pressing. Cover has split seams with masking tape remnants and some marker on back. Labels have marker.)
Manuel Fernandes & Maria Do Espirito Santo —
Fados of Portugal ... LP Monitor, 1960s. Very Good ... $4.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Rene Touzet —
Best Of Rene Touzet ... LP GNP/Crescendo, 1960s. Very Good+ ... $5.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear.)
Juan Pablo Torres —
Afrocuban Trombone ... CD Pimienta, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A stunner from Cuban trombonist Juan Pablo Torres – one of the greatest forces working in Latin jazz today! The album's a large-group set of Latin jazz tracks – heavily percussive, but also equipped with a brace of horns on most tracks – making for a much fuller sound than some ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Pacheco —
Pacheco Y Su Charanga Vol 4 – Suav'ito ... LP Alegre, Early 60s. Very Good- ... $9.99
One of Alegre's massively popular early albums by Pacheco – featuring the kind of tight charanga grooves that set the New York scene on edge during the early 60s. Percussion is very tight, Pacheco's flute is great, and most tracks feature vocals by Pete Rodriguez, Vitin Lopez, and Elliot ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Later blue label Alegre pressing. Cover has discoloration from age, some splash stains, and half split bottom seam.)
Joe Quijano —
La Pachanga Se Baila Asi ... LP Columbia, 1962. Very Good- ... $14.99
A really killer set from Joe Quijano – one of the most overlooked leaders of the early 60s, and a tremendous talent on these early Columbia albums! The album's got a raw, highly percussive groove – one that goes way past the simple pachanga groove of the time, and which bristles with a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s Colombian pressing on CBS. Cover has a name in marker on front & back, some tears in the opening held with clear tape, and clear tape on the bottom seam. Labels have a name in marker.)
Gato Barbieri —
Chapter Three – Viva Emiliano Zapata ... LP ABC/Impulse, 1974. Used Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
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 some ring & edge wear.)
Hilton Ruiz Ensemble —
Something Grand ... CD Novus, 1987. Used ... $11.99
A nice record from Ruiz and one that really combines jazz elements with a Latin sound. Ruiz composed and arranged the songs on the record and plays piano as well. His ensemble consists of such players as Lew Soloff on trumpet, Steve Turre on trombone & seashells, Sam Rivers on flute and tenor ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Wemilere —
Santeria – Tambours Sacres/Long Distance/Harmonia Mundi (France), 2003. Used ... $3.99
Spanish Harlem Orchestra —
United We Swing ... CD Six Degrees, 2007. Used ... $5.99
Possibly the greatest album to date from Spanish Harlem Orchestra – a set that sounds like it could have been lifted from the salsa years of the 70s, recorded with a really classic style all the way through! The group's far beyond stating their gimmicks here – and have nicely settled ... read more CD
Perez Prado —
Exotic Suite Of The Americas ... LP RCA, 1962. Very Good+ ... $14.99
One of the more masterful albums that Prado cut for RCA, and a thrilling set of tracks with a very haunting feel. The entirety of side one features the extended "Exotic Suite Of The Americas", which has a storming Latin sound, mixed with nice exotica touches. The flipside features ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label deep groove stereo pressing.)
Johnny Pacheco & Pete Conde Rodriguez —
Salsobita ... LP Fania, 1987. Very Good ... $9.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
Deep Rumba —
Calm In The Fire Of Dances ... CD Justin Time (Canada), 1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
... CD
(Out of print.)
Fania All Stars —
Latin Connection ... LP Fania, 1981. Very Good ... $9.99
A full-on set from the mighty Fania All-Stars – a session that matches some of the larger arrangements of their Columbia Records albums, but which also returns the group to more of a salsa-focused groove! Tracks are somewhat short – none of the jam sessions of the group's earliest ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole.)
Eddie Palmieri —
Eddie Palmieri ... LP Barbaro, 1981. Very Good ... $9.99
One of the most sophisticated sessions by Eddie Palmieri from the time – and one of the most deeply emotive as well! Alongside the creative piano and jazz-bases sensibility you'd expect from Eddie, the album's also got a set of fuller arrangements as well – orchestrations that build ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is lightly stained around the edges, with light wear and some pen on front.)
Various —
Cha Cha Cha Mambo ... LP Mardi Gras, 1957. Very Good ... $6.99
Features La Playa Sextet, Al Castellanos & Emelio Reyes. LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has some wear with clear tape over split top & bottom seams.)
Peregoyo Y Su Combo Vacana —
Mi Buenaventura (180 gram pressing) ... LP Vampi Soul (Spain), 1967. New Copy (reissue)... $20.99
A romping little record from the Colombian scene of the 60s – a set that's kind of a bridge between older Latin modes and the new cumbia rhythms of the time – at a level that also has lots of criss-crossing elements that really keep things interesting! The album has a great long ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Johnny Zamot —
Boogaloo Frog ... CD JZ Productions, Late 60s. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A cooker of a boogaloo album from the legendary Johnny Zamot – quite possibly even better than his classic sets recorded for Decca in the 60s! The sound here is totally great – a non-stop Latin Soul party through and through – filled with romping rhythms, jazzy instrumentation, ... read more CD
(Rear tray card has a light crease.)
Cal Tjader —
Good Vibes ... CD Concord/Picante, 1984. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A very nice set of mellow west coast Latin vibes from Cal – sort of an updating of his classic 50s San Francisco groove on Fantasy, done with a host of California players that includes Roger Glenn, Poncho Sanchez, and Gary Foster. The record features a remake of Cal's big hit from the 60s ... (Jazz, Latin) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sidestepper —
More Grip ... CD Palm, 2000. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Pablo Ziegler & Quique Sinesi with Walter Castro —
Bajo Cero ... CD Khaeon, 2003. Used ... $4.99
... CD
Various —
Skaliente ... CD Grita!, 1998. Used ... $1.99
Merceditas Valdes —
Ay Que Bueno! ... CD Milan (France), 1997. Used ... $18.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
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