December
18, 2002
Haven't had a chance to listen to these 3 new CD's from New York City
in-depth, but if you are looking for something different for the holidays
or for gift-giving, you can't go wrong... Rose Knows
'Live
at Birdland'
Larry Harlow's Latin Jazz Encounter
Latin
Cool Records, New York City
Here's a new record label from NYC to watch out for... They just signed
up Larry Harlow (Fania All Stars), and he's released this great new
latin jazz CD. It's not pure salsa for dancing, but a great CD if
you're a fan of latin jazz or are looking for an alternative when
you're bored of playing salsa all day long. Click
here for audio clips.
Larry Harlow wrote: "All these years a recurring dream I always
had, was to play at Birdland. This past weekend my dream came true.
Andy Kaufman , co-owner of Birdland, is a Latin music lover. He ,
as I , have always followed Cuban music with a passion. We are collectors
of vintage Latin music and videos. Andy called me last March and said,
"Why don't you put together a small group of Latin Jazz players
and do a few days at Birdland".
Well,
the thought did sound good but Jazz was not my forte. I was always
into DANCE music. I had never played Latin jazz before..." click
here for full story...
Song Tracks:
Rumbambola
Fried Neckbones
Philadelphia Mambo
Autumn Leaves
Pancho Piloncho
Rainbow People
Boperation
La Cartera
'Trombon
Con Sazon'
Demetrios Kastaris
'Latin
Jazz Coalition'
Latin Cool Records, New York City
Demetrios
Kastaris' "Latin Jazz Coalition" CD has been released on
Latin Cool and is available throughout the country. Title of CD is
"Trombon Con Sazon" and features Dave Valentin, Eddy Martinez,
Claudio Roditi, Oscar Hernandez, Connie Grossman, Paquito Pastor,
Victor Rendon, Dandy Rodriguez, Ray Vega, Mitch Froman and Angel Rodriguez
among this group of first-rate musicians.
The wonderful
band "Cintron", featuring first-rate timbalero Edgardo Cintron
and vocalist Rocco DePersia, has put together a dynamite album for
Latin Cool. Label President David Wasserman is working closely with
top-notch promoters in order to bring this exciting array of music
to New York for showcasing. "Cintron" will be featured on
the "Emeril Live" show on the cable Food Channel Network
on December 18th at 8:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M.
Demetrios Kastaris - The Latin Jazz Coalition
Trombón con Sazón
Label: Latin Cool Records - 2002 - USA
Produced by Demetrios Kastaris
1. Trombón con sazón/Midnight in Cartagena Suite
2. Bolero
3. Mambo, Bembé
4. St Louis Blues
5. Tu Sonrisa Cariñosa
6. Samba de Orfeo
7. The nearness of you
8. Todos Vuelven
9. Maria Cervantes
10. Son con mi Trombón
11. Zina's Zamba/Inner Tranquility Suite
12. Psalm 9213. Joy and tranquility
Musicians: Oscar Hernández, Paquito Pastor, Mario Rodriguez,
Angel Rodriguez, Victor Rendón, Jerome Goldschmiddt, Johnny
Rodriguez, Hiram Remón, Steve Gluzband, Ray Vega, Demetrios
Kastaris, Pete McGuinness, Connie Grossman, Ali Bello.
Special
Guests: Dave Valentin, Claudio Roditi, Edy Martinez Sr., Memo Acevedo,
Jeff Kruh, Kimson Plaut, Mitch Frohman, Ray (Rico) Rodriguez, Andrew
Sussman, Freddy Zanella.
'Dave
Santiago and the Latin Affair'
Dave Santiago
2002,
New York City
Here's a new CD that you can probably only get over the internet or
directly from NYC. It's classic New York Salsa and has been getting
a lot of great reviews via the internet.
Song
titles include:
Chibola
Infiel Amante
La Botija De Abuelito
La Peluca
Arrepentida
Suavito Asi
Averiguao
Musica
De La Montaña
Descarga Cuatro Y Tres
Infiel Amante (Club Mix) |
Musicians
include:
Dave Santiago Jr. Flute
Rick Faulkner Trombone/Musical director
Marino Solano Bass
Chiemi Nakajima Piano en 5,10
Edwin Sanchez Piano en 2,4,6,7,8
Willie Rodrigues Piano en 1,3
L. Sanchez Trumpet solo en 3,10
Ray Vega Trumpet solo en 10
John Walsh Trumpet
Edwin Gonzalez Trumpet solo en 7, 8
Charlie Garcia Trombone on 4,6,7,8
Papo Pepin Congas/bongos
Danny Morales Bongos, bell, coros
Harry Adorno Timbales
Louis "Carrasceao" Rodriguez Tres and cuatro
Carlos Henriquez Bass en 2,7
Pete Pagan Lead vocal en 2,5,10
Louis "El Tirano" Rodriguez Lead vocals en 1,4,6,8
Dave Santiago Sr. Lead vocals en 3,7; Cuban and Puerto Rican Guiros;
maracas, coros |
'Acqui
Esta'
Ray Viera
Ray Viera was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Since his childhood
he has always listened to the recordings of the great "Soneros",
such as Hector Lavoe, Ismael Rivera, Ismael Miranda, Chamaco Ramirez
and Marvin Santiago. Collectively, these artists have inspired Ray to
pursue in their footsteps, combining their musical influences into his
own.... his first debut album, 'Acqui Esta'. He is also known for singing
as backup on the following albums:
Soneros del Barrio - "Remembranzas"
Sang background vocals for the new album, now available in stores.
Eddie
Palmieri - "40th Anniversary of La Perfecta"
Sang background vocals for the upcoming album
Live
at the Copa Vol. 2
Background vocals for the album, to be released in summer 2002.
Click here for more info and music clips - Ray
Viera - Ray
Viera Fan Page
|
1. Lo Mio Es Cantar
2. Mujer De Nadie
3. Amor De La Calle
4. Borinquen Y Cubanacan
5. Corazon Cerrado
6. Vida Loca
7. Engaños
8. Vamos A Darnos Tiempo
|
Raul Agras Trumpet
David "Piro" Rodriguez Trumpet
Ito Jerez Trumpet on cut 8
Louis Bonilla Trombone
Christopher Washburne Trombone on cut 8
Carl Corwin Baritone sax
Chino Nunez Piano, bass, timbales, congas, bongos
Lucho Cuerto Piano on cut 4
Abiud Troche Bass on cut 8
Hector Rios Congas on cut 8
Raymond Figueroa Bongos on cut 8
Anthony Colon Coro
Willie Amadeo Coro
Aris Martinez Coro
Willie Ruiz Coro
Tony Perez Coro on cut 8
Tito Gonzales Coro on cut 8
Ricky Gonzalez Coro on cut 8
Ray Viera Lead vocals, coro, small percussion |
'Fiesta
en el Bronx'
Wayne Gorbea
If you are a fan of the some of the most favourite salsa dance songs
in the past by the same artist, Congele el Gusto, El Yo YO and Estamos
Chao, then you'll be happy to hear they're launching this new album
on October 8, 2002. It's so new that none of the music sites have
clips available, but if you've forgotten their music, check out the
links to their two previous albums, Cogele
El Gusto and Saboreando
Salsa Dur en el Bronx.
|
Sube Esa Cuesta 7:04
Clavo Y Martillo 6:13
No Hay Confucion 7:05
Fiesta En El Bronx 4:31
Estamos En Salsa 5:58
Saboreando Vengo 4:46
Rumba Nortena 6:11
Sabor Sabor 9:48
|
Ruben
Borgas Timbales
Frank Reyes Conga
Juan Rodriguez Bongo
Richie Sanguintin Bass
Rick Davis, Rafael Malkiel, Raul Navarette, Curtis Folks Trombones
Tomer Levy Trumpet
Frankie Otero Vocals
Wayne Gorbea Piano
Wayne Gorbea, Frankie Otero, Ruben Borgas, Juan Rodriguez, Richie
Sanguintin Coros |
'De
Aqui Pa'lla'
Raulin Rosendo
One of my favorite salsa vocalists, Raulín Rosendo, is back
with a new release that will not disappoint. This straight-ahead salsa
project, with participating musicians such as pianist Isidro Infante,
Luisito Quintero on percussion, Johnny Pacheco -- and many others
-- on coro, this one is strictly for the dancers.
There are lots of solid danceclub-ready tracks here: “Vuela Mujer”
and “Tengo Envidia” are sure bets. And Mr. Rosendo’s 7-1/2 minute
“Homenaje a Héctor Lavoe” will be sure to get those old-school
dancers out in front. (“La Banda,” “Abuelita,” “Mi Gente,” are but
a few buttons that are pushed. A guaranteed applause) Ultimately,
it’s the cover track, “De Aqui Pa’lla,” a Sony Ovalle arrangement,
that is the killer here. DJs make note: Play this track. Raulin is
on fire.
Highly recommended. (BP, 2002-09-18)
Click
here to listen to music clips...
|
1.
Vuela Mujer 4:32
2. Tengo Envidia 4:58
3. Mientras Llueve 4:24
4. Derroche 4:06
5. Buscando Un Padrino 4:35
6. Homenaje A Hector Lavoe 7:26
7. Entretente 4:09
8. Te Lo Pido Por Favor 4:65
9. De Aqui Pa'lla 4:21
|
Ramon O. Valoy Piano y coros
Isidro Infante Piano
Carlos Cocote Jimenez Piano
Jose Tavarez Bajo
Jhonny Torres Bajo
Luisito Quintero Conga, bongo y timbal
Pablo Santaella Trombon
Feny Ortiz Coros
Glennys Rodriguez Coros
Jhony Pacheco Coros
Ramon Rodriguez Coros
Joe King Coros
David Vilman Coros
Manole Coros
Angel Rios Coros
Francis Oliver Coros |
'Oro
Salsero: 20 Exitos'
Tommy Olivencia
Released originally in 1994 or 1996 (depending on which music site
you're clicking onto), this 2-CD has just been re-issued in September
sometime. This collection has a few of my all-time favourite songs
to dance to... Lobo Domesticado and Periquito Pin Pin. Click
here to listen to music clips...
|
Disk
1
1. Como Sube la Gasolina
2. Mujeres Como Tu
3. Del Monton
4. El Antifaz
5. Atrevida
6. Como Lo Hacen
7. Anita Tun Tun
8. Como Una Estrella
9. Misteriosa Mujer
10. Alejate de Mi
|
Disk
2
1. Lo Dudo
2. Fiesta de Besos
3. Que Pobre Amante Eres
4. El Del Tabacon
5. 12 Rosas
6. Lobo Domesticado
7. Lapiz de Carmin
8. Te Estoy Estudiando
9. Periquito Pin Pin
10. No Soy Automatico |
'Oro
Salsero: 20 Exitos'
Willie Rosario
Released originally in 1994, this 2-CD has just been re-issued in
September sometime. I personally cannot comment much about this artist
as I've only heard his name and am not familiar with his songs (and
at the Puerto Rico Salsa Congress, I was so exhausted that I couldn't
stay up long enough to listen to his music); but after searching for
a bio on the net, he has a long distinguished carrer who has played
or mingled with some of the best in the business, such as Tito Puente,
Tito Rodriguez, Bobby Valentin and Gilberto Santa Rosa. Click
here to read his bio and click
here to listen to music clips from this album...
| Disk
1
1. La Mitad
2. Mala Mujer
3. Atizame El Fogon
4. Amigo
5. Bajo La Luna
6. Busca El Ritmo
7. El Timbal de Carlitos
8. Negrita Linda
9. Mi Amigo El Payaso
10. No Me Vuelvo A Postular
|
Disk
2
1. El Antifaz
2. Ojala Te Vaya Bonito
3. Mujer Ingrata
4. Cuando Se Canta Bonito
5. El Flamboyan
6. Ya No Queda Nada
7. Llorare
8. Recordando A Miguelito Valdez
9. Maria Elena
10. Delirio/La Vendedora Del Amor |
'Oro
Salsero: 20 Exitos'
Frankie Ruiz
Released originally in 1995, this 2-CD has just been re-issued in
September. This sonero is still one of my favourite soneros of romantic
salsa with a few of my most all-time favourite songs to dance and
sing to -- Bailando and Desnudate Mujer. Click
here to read his bio and click
here to listen to music clips from this album...
|
Disk
1
1. Esta Cobardia
2. Ahora Me Toca a Mi
3. Primero Fui Yo
4. Voy Pa' Encima
5. Bailando
6. Desnudate Mujer
7. Para Darte Fuego
8. Me Acostumbre
9. La Rueda Vuelve a Rodar
10. ¿Como lo Hacen?
|
Disk
2
1. Deseandote
2. Esta Vez Si Voy Pa Encima
3. Amantes de Otro Tiempo
4. Quiero Llenarte
5. En Epoca de Celo
6. Tu Eres
7. Dile a El
8. Tu con El
9. Otra Vez
10. Mi Libertad |
'Renovado'
Jerry Galante
Released sometime in 2002, Jerry Galante of Colombia finally has another
new album which is musically directed by Diego Gale. The same Diego
Gale who is instrumental in the success of Sonora Carruseles, Grupo
Gale, Quinto Mayor and La Son Charanga... unfortunately, can't find
any music clips on this album or any others of Jerry Galante (who
had a few of my favourite songs a few years back).
|
1.
Solo Tu Cariño
2. Puedo Olvidaria
3. Galante Boogaloo
4. Al Paso
5. Luna
6. Corazon Espinado
7. Dejame Intentar
8. Pal Bailador
9. La Pagaras
10. La Ultima Noche
|
Jerry Galante Voz lider
Diego Gale Conga, bongo, guiro, maracas
Jimmy Gale Timbal
Hernan "Tato Tatin" Benitez Percusion menor
Harvey Zapata Percusion menor
Enrique Carillo Piano
Geovanny Montoya Bajo
Ostwal Serna Tres
Orlando Libreros Trompeta
Dante Vargas Bugle
Morist Jimenez Coros
Carlos Llamosa Coros
Diego Javier Gonzalez Coros
Fernando Valencia Coros |
'The
Ultimate Collection'
Oscar D'Leon
Released around September 10, 2002, here is the latest greatest hits
collection, and if you check various music websites, this is the first
of many greatest hits, best of... you name it... he's got it... Click
here for music clips...
|
Mata Siguaraya 5:25
Detalles 4:39
Mi Bajo Y Yo 4:59
Lloraras 3:41
Sientate Ahi 4:32
Parampampan 3:16
Que Bueno Baila Usted 3:36
Que Bailen T'os 3:18
Que Cosa Tan Linda 4:20
Josefa Matia 3:22
Pensando En Ti 3:03
A El 3:44
El Frutero 3:59
Consigueme Eso 4:24
Calculadora 5:16
De Ti Enamorado 4:18
|
 Here
is another greatest hits album released earlier this year (June)
with a few of my favourites... click
here for music clips.
1.
Llorarás
2. Me Voy Pa' Cali
3. Mírala Como Se Menea
4. Mentiras
5. Padre E Hijo
6. La Carta
7. Traicionera
8. Mujer de Arena
9. Volver a Verte
10. Mi Mujer Es Una Bomba
11. Hazme el Amor
12. Que Me Quiten lo Baila'o
|
'The
Next Generation'
Buena Vista
To be released around September 17, 2002, "Comprised of descendent
of the legendary Buena Vista Social club musicians, the children and
grandchildren of that infamous aggregation now have their own opportunity
to set the world aflame. Directed and arranged by trombonist Juan
Pablo Torres, this near-perfect gem was recorded in Havana. If the
Buena Vista Social Club started the fire, this Next Generation has
just dumped a truckload of gasoline to it. This is the stuff of Cuban
musical dynamite. " excerpt from descarga.com.
|
1.
Los Herederos (Intro)
2. Los Herederos
3. Asi Son Con el Son
4. Rompe Saraguey
5. Pa' lo Rumbero
6. De Todo un Poco
7. Palmira
8. Sasauma Coco
9. Chan Chan
10. Como Esta el Mantecao
11. Chivirico
12. Que Rico Son
|
Juan
Pablo Torres Trombone
Ruben Gonzalez Jr. Piano
Julio Padron Trumpet
Lazaro Lopez Cachao Bass
Conrado Garcia Timbal
Emilio Del Monte Jr. Congas
Lazaro Reyes Percussion
Conchita Torres Lead vocals
Manuel Licea Jr. (Puntillita Jr.) Lead vocals
Elpidio Chapotin Trumpet
Yaure Muniz Trumpet
Johannes Bonai Garcia Bongos
Miguelito Cuni Bongos
Carlos Napoles Guitar
Generoso Jimenez Trombon
Raul Planas Vocals
Pia Leyva Vocals
Pancho Amat Tres
Changuito Timbales
Tatá Güines Congas...
and more... |
'Mundo'
Ruben Blades
To be released around September 17, 2002, "Mundo is a bold fusion
album that invokes Irish music, flamenco, and African and Arabian
influences, but remains powerfully rooted in Blades's adopted New
York home and the disaster that befell it in September 2001... backed
by an estimable ensemble that includes percussionist Marc Quiñones,
tresero Nelson Gonzalez, the Brazilian band Boca Livre, and vocal
quartet De Boca en Boca, Blades turns in his most percussive collection
since he became enamored of the Costa Rican string ensemble Editus
back in 1998 (they show up on Mundo as well)." excerpt from barnesandnoble.com.
Click here for more information... click
here for sample music clips on amazon.com...
1.
Estampa
2. The First Circle
3. Primogenio
4. Bochinches
5. Ella
6. Parao
7. Como Nosotros
8. El Capitan y la Sirena
9. Sebastian
10. Consideracion
11. Jiri Son Bali
12. Danny Boy
13. La Ruta
14. A San Patricio |
Ricardo
Ramirez Violin
Edin Solis Guitarra acustica
Carlos Vargas "Tapado" Percusion
Walter Flores Piano y teclados
Lalo Rojas Saxo soprano; flauta irlandesa
Marco Linares Guitarra electrica, coros
Marcos Navarro Bajo electrico
Ramses Araya Percusion
Carlomagno Araya Bateria
Alfredo Poveda Trombon
Andres Leon Trombon
Luba Mason Voz
Medoro Madera Voz
Nelson Gonzalez Tres
Marc Quinones Percusion
Bobby Allende Percusion
Stanley Corrales Trompeta
Luis Velazquez Didgeridoo
Guido Calvo Segundo violin
Patricia Gonzalez Segundo violin...
and more... |
'Un
Gran Dia En El Barrio'
The Spanish Harlem Orchestra
To be released in September 2002, this is a new release
in the tradition of old-school salsa dura. Billed as "Harlem's
answer to Cuba's Buena Vista Social Club," Oscar Hernandez and
his crew of seasoned New York salsa veterans pay tribute to the best
salsa that this city has produced.
As per barnesandnoble.com... "Above all, the album reaffirms
the primacy of a New York sound, powered by Puerto Rican adaptations
of Cuban music, performed by the mosaic of Latinos (and Jews and African
Americans) that made up East Harlem. The music that became salsa,
which in turn infected all of South America and finally the world,
truly began here. All props given to the oldsters of Havana, but if
you really wanna dance, there's only one social club to join."
Click
here for music clips...
Mama
Guela 3:33
Obsesion 5:32
Tambori 3:32
Aprende A Querer 4:18
La Musica Es Mi Vida 3:53
Llego La Banda 4:49
Pa Gozar 5:48
Somos Iguales 3:44
Guaguanco 4:09
Pueblo Latino 4:20 |
Oscar
Hernandez Piano/Musical director
Ruben Rodriguez Bas
Ray Vega Trumpet
Raul Agraz Trumpet
Jose Davila Trombone
Ozzie Melendez Trombone
Mitch Frohman Baritone sax
Chino Nunez Timbales
Bobby Allende Bongo
George Delgado Conga
Ray De La Paz Vocals
Frankie Vasquez Vocals
Herman Olivera Vocals |
'Viceversa'
Gilberto Santa Rosa
To be released in September, 2002, click
here for more info...
1. Un Montón de Estrellas
2. Tanto Que Te Quiero
3. Si Te Dijeron
4. Coma el Que No Quiere la Cosa
5. Nunca Te He Dicho
6. No Pensé Enamorarme Otra Vez
7. Viceversa
8. Si Te Dijeron
9. Por Más Que Intento
10. Es Fatal
11. Sacúdeme
12. Por Más Que Intento
13. El Refrán Se Te Olvidó
|
Jan
Duclerc Trompeta
Jorge Diaz Trombon
Jesus Caunedo Alto sax
Angel Torres Tenor sax
Pablo Padin Timbal and percusion
Sammy Garcia Conga
Richie Bastar Bongo
Pichie Perez Guiro
Sal Cuevas Bajo
Jose M. Lugo Piano and teclados
Rolando Alejanddro Vocal scat
Jimmie Morales Congas
Rafael "Tito" Echevarria Bongo
Harry Rosario Obo
David E. Betancourt Violin
Arnaldo Figueroa Violin
Omar Velazquez Violin
John Deberic Violin
Marcos Gomez Violin
Gilberto Santa Rosa Voz..
and more... |
'Mano
A Mano Melodico'
Bobby Cruz & Jimmy Sabater
Just re-issued in August, 2002, this is an original
recording from 1971 for all you collectors of classic salsa.
Echando Candela
Times Are Changin'
Se Que Te Vas
Babalao
Yare Chango
Desperately
Que Se Rian
Malambo
El Señor Embajador
Lalle, Lalle
'Caminando'
Bobby Cruz
Just released in August, 2002, click
here for music clips and more info...
1. Caminando
2. El Viejo Hombre
3. La Visión
4. El Palo Ensebao
5. Más Que un Vencedor
6. Sin Saber Por Qué
7. El Centurión
8. Medley: P'atra y P'atra/Hey, Tú Cuidado
9. Dios Es Bueno
'Salsa
Cliente de Nu York'
Ruben Blades - Fania CD
Released in August, 2002, a 1960's/70's classic compilation of work
by Ruben Blades in collaboration with Willie Colón, the Fania
All Stars, Ray Barretto, Pete Rodriguez, and Larry Harlow.
Song titles include:
El Cazangero With Willie Colon
A Los Muchachos De Belen With The Fania All Stars
Amor Pa Que
Descarga Caliente With Pete Rodriguez
Te Estan Buscano With Willie Colon
Plastico Wtih Willie Colon
Vale Mas Un Guaguanco With Ray Baretto
No Hay Chance
Sin Tu Cariño With The Fania All Stars
Buscando Guayaba With Willie Colon
La Palabra Adios With The Fania All Stars
Y Deja With Willie Colon
Ya No Te Puedo Querer
Salsa Suite With Larry Harlow
¿Que
Pasa?
The Best Of The Fania All Stars
Released
in July 2002, here's a new compilation of the Best of the Fania All
Stars, click
here to listen to some of their songs...
1.
Ella Fue (She Was the One)
2. Coro Miyare
3. Picadillo
4. Juan Pachanga
5. Donde
6. Foofer Soofer
7. Isadora
8. Fania All-Stars' Cha Cha Cha
9. Bravos
10. ¿Qué Pasa?
11. Prepara
12. Peanuts (The Peanut Vendor)
13. Sin Tu Cariño |
Musicians:
Johny Pacheco Flute, percussion and vocals
Papo Lucca Piano
Bobby Valentin Bass
Roberto Roena Bongos, percussion
Mongo Santamaria Congas
Nicky Marrero Timbales
Louie Ramirez Vibraphone on track 4
Eric Gale Guitar on track 1
Ruben Blades Vocals on track 4
Johnny Rodrigugez Congas
Jim Bossy Trumpet
Randy Brecker Trumpet
Tom Malone Trombone
David Sanborn Alto sax
Harry Lookofsky Violin
Jonathan Abramowitz Viola
Charles McCracken Cello
Lance Quinn Guitar
Steve Winwood Guitar
Celia Cruz Voz....plus many other musicians! |
'Tremenda
Rumba!'
Maraca
Just
released in 2002, this CD from Cuba is not just for dancing, but a
great CD to just listen to as there is a wide range of musical styles
depicted in this CD. I've included excerpts from the album booklet
which explains beautifully their musical interpretations much better
than I can. The tracks that caught my attention for dancing are:
1. Se Te Acabó Rumba [Salsa]4:44
2. Castígala [Salsa-Ragga] 3:54
5.
Pura Ilusión [Salsa]
4:25
10. Yo Bailo de Todo [Salsa-Son] 4:20
Excerpts from the Album Booklet -- "Tremenda Rumba! is a meeting
between the incredible pictorial world of Salvador Gonzales and the
rich musical mind of flutist, composer and arranger Orlando Valle
"Maraca". 'Tremenda Rumba!' is a journey that takes us to
roots of the Afro-Cuban culture. A journey fueled by Salvador's graphic
descriptions and Maraca's characteristic musical fusions. It represents
the beliefs of a culture whose reminders of slavery transcend its
social and religious history, using music to overcome the nostalgia
and turn it into a colorful and radiant Carnaval....
In Tremenda Rumba! The word "Rumba" must be interpreted
in its broader sense. Moving beyond the image of a party, a pagan
party, a religious party, a peasant party, and an urban party. It
is the dance-hall format from its predecessor; Classical music and
its indigenous form: the Danzon which is represented by the Cuban
National Ballet, it is the popular dance; Rumba, Timba, Songo and
Rap that reflect the more urban side of our music, while the "Son
Montuno" has its origin in the peasant world which is brought
to life through Salvador's inspiration.
Tremenda Rumba! is an absolute expression of today's Afro-Latin culture.
It is a tribute to Afro-American culture of all times and from all
countries, it is true to it's roots at the same time that it embraces
the mutiple sounds of Latin America and the Caribbean fusing rhythms
of Cumbia, Reggae, Ragga. This will make the Afro Cuban sound universal.
It will make the music of the world appreciate its multiple ethnicity.
This fusion will generate yet another and will develop a new creative
space for those to come." -- a special Thank You to DJ Billy
Bryans of mundialmusic.com who introduced me to this album to help
widen my cuban horizons... Rose Knows
1.
Se Te Acabó Rumba [Salsa] 4:44
2. Castígala [Salsa-Ragga] 3:54
3. Fuelle [Son-Cumbia]l 4:51
4. Caramelo a Quilo [Guaguanco] 5:41
5. Pura Ilusión [Salsa] 4:25
6. Introducción Al Danzón 0:21
7. Danzón Barroco [Danzón] 6:22
8. Novela [Timba] 4:26
9. Cuba en Carnaval [Conga] 5:46
10. Yo Bailo de Todo [Salsa-Son] 4:20
11. Obbatalá Ayacuna [Afro-Latin Jazz] 6:37
12. Castigala Remixes [*] |
'20
de Julio'
Grupo Gale
Just
released around June 22, 2002, another new album by Grupo Gale which
is headed by Diego Gale, who also is the leader Quinto Mayor, Son
Charanga and is part of Sonora Carruseles. This album is so new, it
isn't even listed in Amazon or CDnow, but there's a great review by
Descarga.com
and it sounds like another winner!
20
De Julio
Tributo Alconde: Meneame La Cuna, Catalina La O, Sonero
Para Siempre
Mi Raza
Primer Paso
Salsa con Gale
New York Se Levanta
Nadie Me Ama Como Tu
Te Voy A Enseñar
No Quiero Na'
Perdoname
Luna
|
Diego
Gale Leader, comgas, timbales, bongo, guiro
Jimmy Gale Timbal, percussion
"Tato Tatin" Benitez Bongo, campana
Oscar Abueta Maracas
Julio Ortiz, Julio Lopez, Leon Piedrahita Minor percussion
Giovanny Montoya Bass
Pedro Perez Bass
Enrique Carillo, Alvaro Cabarcas "Pelusa" Piano, keyboards
Freddy Gale Tenor sax, flute
Ostwald Serna Tres guitar
Dante Vargas Trumpet
Orlando Libreros Trumpet
Ismael Jauregui Trumpet
Morist Jimenez Trombone
Juan Valencia Trombone
Ramon Benitez, Alberto Rodriguez Trombone
Diego Javier Conzalez Vocals
Carlos Llamosa Vocals
Charlie Torres, Jorge Valencia Vocals
Angie Barcenas, Monica Agudelo, Quiroz Coro |
'Cambio
de Tiempo'
Vocal Sampling
An
imported CD from Germany in 2002, this is a fabulous Cuban acapella
group whose songs will make you wanna dance, especially "Pie
Mentiroso" -- the first song that caught my attention, and then
came "Canta La Percussion". Click
here to listen to the various soundtracks...
Un
Son Pa' Cantar 3:39
Que Soledad 3:26
Ay! Venezuela 2:59
El Cuarto De Tula 4:43
Escaramujo 5:04
Pirim Pin Pin 3:37
Mi Guantanamera 5:30
Ten Paciencia 4:22
Canta La Percusion 2:55
Melodia De La Impaciencia 44:7
Pie Mentiroso 5:33
Cambio De Tiempo 4:19
Por Santiago 3:32
Asi Hablaba Zarathustra (Intro.) 1:48
|
Rene Baños Pascual
Director
Reinaldo Sanler Maseda Voz
Abel Sanabria Padron Voz
Renato Mora Espinosa Voz
Jorge Nuñez Chaviano Voz
Oscar Porro Jimenez Voz
Pio Leyva Special guest on "Pie Mentiroso" |
'35
Anniversario En Vivo: Vuelve A La Carcel'
Bobby Valentin
Just
released in June of 2002, this 2 CD set is for those Puerto Rican
salsa aficiondos which was recorded in the state penitentiary of “Oso
Blanco” in Rio Piedras PR group. Bobby Valentin assembled an all-star
group of musicians such as Roberto Roena, Papo Lucca, Pedro Guzman
and Giovanni Hidalgo and singers -- Rubén Blades, Cheo Feliciano,
Luigi Texidor, Marvin Santiago, Charlie Aponte, Wichy Camacho, Josué
Rosado, and Héctor Iván Rivera. Again so new, there's
no music clips posted anywhere...
Son
35, Son Cuatro Cuerdas
Cuidado
Aqui No Me Quedo
El Jibaro Y La Naturaleza
El Muñeco De La Ciudad
Jacobo Basura
No Quiero Morirme Todavia
Por El Ojo De La Cerradura
Conversacion En Tiempo De Bolero
La Leonor
Cantare Con Una Orquesta
Ven Rumbero
La Belleza Del Son
El Caiman
Amigos
|
Bobby
Valentin Bajo
Jose Lugo Piano
Angie Machado Trompeta
Jan Duclerc Trompeta
Eliut Cintron Trombon
Angel Torres Alto sax
Samuel Velez Sax baritono
Wilfredo Cruz Miranda Timbal
William "Kachiro" Thompson Conga
Richard Carrasco Bongo
Luisito Carrion Coros
Pichie Perez Coros
Chegui Ramos Coros
Cantantes Invitados: Ruben Blade Rivera
Musicos Invitados: Roberto Roena Hidalgo |
'40
Aniversario En Vivo: 2-CD Set'
El Gran Combo (Live)
Just
released around June 25, 2002, here's the 40th anniversary CD of El
Gran Combo of Puerto Rico. This was recorded live from the 40th Anniversary
show from the Coliseo Rubén Rodriguez in Bayamón PR
with many guest artists, including Gilberto Santa Rosa and Andy Montanez.
It's still so new that there are no soundclips on any of the music
sites just yet...
Opening/Introduction
Medley: El Caballo Pelotero, A La Loma De Belen, A Mi Manera,
Timbalero, Jala Jala 3:32
Medley Apertura: La Clave, Aniversario 4:52
Acangana 2:59
Que Falta De Respeto 4:05
El Menu 5:43
A Mi Manera 3:08
Medley Gilberto Santa Rosa: Maldito Callo, A Ti Te Pasa Algo,
Masculino Y Femenino, El Caballo Pelotero, No Hago Mas Na 12:27
Ojos Chinos 6:00
Goyito Sabater 6:12
Un Verano En Nueva York 7:21
Medley A La Mujer: Nido De Amor, Amame, Mujer Boricua, Companera
Mia, La Reina 13:30
Carbonerito 4:33
Azuquita Pa'l Cafe 5:36
Telefono 7:37
Medley Andy Montañez: La Muerte, Vagabundo, Julia, Hojas
Blancas 9:19
Nohay Cama Pa' Tanta Gente 6:24
Que Me Lo Den En Vida 6:37
Medley De Ritmos: Boogaloo, Mazucamba, Pata Pata, Aquarius, Jala
Jala 12:50
Me Libere 4:30
La Loma Del Tamarindo 8:18
Pico Pico 3:48
Son 40 4:50
Timbalero 6:17
|
Charlie
Aponte Cantante
Jerry Rivas Cantantes
Papo Rosario Cantantes
Taty Maldonado Trompeta
Edwin Rodriguez Trompeta
Eddie Perez Saxofones
Freddie Miranda Saxofones
Moises Nogueras Trombon
Kuki Santos Timbal
Miguel Torres Congas
Richie Bastar Bongo
Freddy Rivera Bajo
Gilberto Santa Rosa Cantnates invitados
Andy Montañez Cantantes invitados
Andres Jimenez "El Jibaro" Cantantes invitados
Rafy Rodriguez Cantantes invitados
Henry Santiago Coros invitados
Josue Rosdo Coros invitados |
'Latin-Funk
Jazz & Boogaloo'
Various Artists
Released
in May 2002, here's a nice mix of salsa and cha cha by some of the
most popular salsa artists of today and yesterday.
Click
here to find out if they post the various soundtracks...
Songs
- Artists
Juan Pachanga - Fania All Stars Con Ruben Blades
6:11
Monkey See Monkey Do - The New Swing Sextet 4:16
The Soul Drummers - Ray Barretto 3:46
Saraycoco - La Lupe 3:00
Jive Samba - Jack Costanzo & Gerrie Woo 4:28
Lady Marmalade - Mongo Santamaria 3:13
Funky Felix - Seguida 3:05
Barrio Nuevo - Louis Ramirez 6:02
Night Life/Vida Nocturna - Benitez & Nebula 4:22
Song For My Father - Bobby Valentin 4:08
Black & Blues - Chollo Rivera & The Latin Soul Drives
3:13
Dynamite - The Harvey Averne Dozen 2:34
Ling Of Latin Soul - Joey Pastrano & His Orchestra 4:10
Sunny - Tony Pabon & His All Stars 2:21
Southern Boulevard - Ricardo Marrero & The Group 4:38 |
'Latin
Legends'
2 CD Compilation
Various Artists
Released
in May 2002, here's a nice mix of salsa and cha cha by some of the
most popular salsa artists of today and yesterday.
Click
here to find out if they post the various soundtracks...
Songs
- Artists
Oye Como Va - Tito Puente
Guantanamera - Celia Cruz
Cuando, Cuando - Tito Rodriguez
Pau Pau - Orquesta Guayacan
Bang! Bang! - The Joe Cuba Sextet
Ran Kan Kan - Tito Puente
Que Bueno Baila Usted - Beny Moré
Vuela La Paloma - Tito Rodriguez
Si, Si, No, No - Machito & His Orchestra
Torero - Orquesta Guayacan
El Cantante - Hector Lavoe
Pedro Navaja - Willie Colon & Ruben Blades
Café - Eddie Palmieri
Cara De Payaso - Tito Rodriguez
Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White - Perez Prado & His
Orchestra
Volver A Verte - Oscar D'Leon
Por Eso Yo Canta Salsa - Fania All Stars
El Watusi - Ray Barretto
Siembra - Willie Colon & Ruben Blades
Kwa Kwa - Tito Puente
Celeso - Tito Rodriguez
Mambo #5 - Perez Prado & His Orchestra
Babalu - Desi Arnaz
Guaguanco Margarito - Tito Puente
I Like It Like That - Tito Nieves |
'Hard
Salsa - Coast to Coast'
Various Artists
Just
released in April 2002, here's a Colombian compilation of salsa at
various dance speeds -- sure to please those who like a variety of
salsa music by different artists to practice or listen to.
Click
here to listen to the various soundtracks...
Songs
- Artists
1 - Merecumbe - Los Titanes 5:29
2 - Que Es Lo Que Tiene Cali - Los Niches 4:42
3 - Mosaico 2: Salsa Y Control, Fe - Sonora Carruseles 5:35
4 - La Guerra De Los Callados - Joe Arroyo 4:31
5 - No Me Mientas - Los Nemus 4:00
6 - Descarga Espectacular - Fruko Y Sus Tesos 4:32
7 - Vete Ya - Latinos En La Casa 4:56
8 - Barranquilla Es - Alfredo De La Fe 4:17
9 - Candela Y Sabor - Zenide Y La Matancera Sound 3:07
10 - Mami Me Gusto - Gabino Pampini 4:01
11 - Ya No Te Estoy Creyendo - Alfredo De La Fe 4:25
12 - Fue Candela - Los Titanes 4:15
13 - Reina De Reinas - Luis Alberto 4:50
14 - Con Ojos De Dolar - Los Niches 4:26
15 - El Swing De Fruko - Fruko Y Sus Tesos 4:23 |
'Homenaje
al Grupo Niche:
Con Los Grandes De La Salsa'
Grupo Gale
Just
released in April 2002, here's the latest album by Grupo Gale from
Colombia. As it states, they've remixed the best songs of another
Colombian band, Grupo Niche.
Songs:
Como Podre Disimular - Andy Montanez
La Negra No Quiere - Luisito Carrion
La Magia De Tus Besos - Charlie Cardona
Ana Mile - Mariano Civico
Sin Sentimiento - Grupo Gale
Nuestro Sueño - David Pabon
Una Aventura - Andy Montanez
Del Puente Pa' Alla - Luisito Carion
Solo Un Cariño - Charlie Cardona
Mi Pueblo Natal - Luis Castro
Tapando El Hueco - Grupo Gale
Miserable - David Pabon |
Musicians:
Diego Gale: Percusion
Jimmy Gale: Drums
Ivan Sierra: Bongo
Oscar Abueta: Maracas
Julio Ortiz: Percusion menor
Hernan "Tato Tatin" Benitez: Percusion menor
German Roldan: Percusion menor
Ivan Piedrahita: Percusion menor
Alvaro Cabarcas "Pelusa": Piano and keyboard
Geovanny Montoya: Keyboard and bass
Oswai Serna: Tres
Dante Vargas: 1a. Trompeta y flugelhorn
Orlando Libreros: 2a. Trompeta
Carlos Lotero: Flauta
Charlie Cardona: Coro
Diego Javier Gonzale:z Coro
Carlos Llamosa: Coro
Morist Jimenez: Coro
Fernando Valencia...plus A Few O Coros!: Coro |
'De
Una Vez Gozando'
Sonora Carruseles
Just
released in April 2002, here's the latest album by Sonora Carruseles
from Colombia.
Click
here to listen music clips...
Song
titles:
Para Ustedes
El Baile Del Boogaloo
De Una Vez Gozando
Mosaico Tito Puente: Sabor Gitano; Nina Y Señora
Hasta Que Se Rompa El Cuero
Ojitos Chinos
Mosaico: ChaCha Con Pachanga; Dolores
Noche De Rumba
Boogaloo Pa Gozar
Como Baila Mi Pueblo
A Guapachar Con La Sonora Carruseles
Llora Corazon
Twist Boogaloo |
Musicians:
Diego Gale: Conga, timbals, bongo, guiro
Daniel Silva: Bajo
Juan Carlos Higuita: Guitarra
Oscar Abueta: Maracas
Jair Benitez: Piano
Sergio Munero: Bajo
Luis Fernando Mesa "Tomate": Sintetizador
Victor Hugo Zapata: Conga
Jaime Gale Jr: Timbal
Leon Piedrahita: Bongo
Julio Cesar Ortiz: Guiro
Hernan "Tato Tatin" Benitez: Percusion menor
Dante Vargas: Trompeta
Orlando Libreros: Trompeta
Mario Echevarry: Voz
Harold Pelaez: Voz
Daniel Marmolejo: Voz
Jorge Grajeles: Voz |
'Mambo
of the Times'
Frankie Morales
Just
released in February 2002, here's a fabulous new album with the great
New York mambo-style sound... definitely a must-have for dancing or
your listening pleasure. This is released by Tito Puente's dance band.
Songs:
Mambo Of The Times 4:14
Quien 5:16
Ya Para Que 5:04
Esa Mujer 5:23
Escondidos 5:42
Ya Se Nos Fue 4:34
Las Mujeres En La Fiesta 4:43
Reclamo Por Tu Cuerpo 5:09
Cosas Del Amor 5:12
Mensajero Del Amor 4:46 |
Musicians:
Johnny Rodriguez: Bongo & guiro
George "Mr. Swing" Delgado: Conga
Pablo "Chino" Nuñez: Timbal
Lucho Cueto: Piano & telcados
Sonny Bravo: Piano
Ruben Rodriguez: Bass
Hector Colon: Trumpets
John Walsh: Trumpets
Reynaldo Jorge: Trombone
Mario Rivera: Tenor sax
Pete Miranda: Baritone sax
Mitch Frohman: Baritone & alto sax
Pete Rodriguez Jr.: Maracas
Adalberto Santiago: Coro
Ray De La Paz: Coro
Jose Mangual: Coro
Frankie Morales: Voz primera |
March 22, 2002
I
heard that "Adolescents Orquesta" has a new album. I'm wondering
if you have any information about that CD. Thanks in advance -- Farshad
Dear
Farshad, you're in luck, I did a quick search and found this new release
for 2002:
Ahora Más Que Nunca
Song titles include:
Recuerdos
Latino
Envidioso
Virgen
Chico Vacilon (Soy Feliz) |
Dos
Inocentes
No Te Burles
Ancianos
Conmigo O Con El
Me Gusta |
'Pa'l
Bailador'
Johnny Polanco
Just
released on January 22, 2002, I listened to the tracks and it sounds
like a "must-have" for the salsa aficiondo who's looking
for something a little different, but classic at the same time.
"In his function as the fearless leader of the ultimate West
Coast party band of the Latin kind, the New York-born Dominican/Rican
multi-instrumentalist/composer/ arranger Johnny Polanco has earned
a reputation for creating what the local music writer Lina Lecaro
categorized once as "the kind of infectious, rhythmic, multilayered
Latin music that makes even the most timid wallflower abandon all
restraint and give it a whirl on the dance floor." This assessment
can be applied to the repertoire
of Johnny Polanco & Conjunto Amistad¹s second disc (aptly
titled Pa'l Bailador) as proven beyond any doubts by the following
exhibits, numerically identified from 1 to 12..." quoted
from Morrowland Records website.
|
1.
GUAGUANCÓ CON RUMBA
2. XIOMARA
3. ME VOY PA' COLOMBIA
4. SAL DE MIS SUEÑOS
5. COCINANDO UN SON
6. DESCONFIANZA
|
7.
PASA EL TIEMPO
8. TIERRA DE MI ABUELA Y PAPA
9. BRAZO EN BRAZO
10. UN MENSAJE PARA BRENDA
11. BAILE DE LOS NIÑOS
12. VINE PA' ECHAR CANDELA
|
Click
here to listen to full versions of all the songs -- it's so new,
that even the music websites don't have the music clips or the song
list just yet...
Salsa
CD's to add to your collection - 2002