The Descarga Review - February 01, 2007

Thu Feb 1 12:41:59 EST 2007

The Descarga Review • February 01, 2007

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Here are some noteworthy new and reissued titles...

JESUSITO EL GIGANTE DEL TIMBAL
Jesusito - El Gigante Del Timbal
Envidia (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; CUBA
EditorsPick: Sizzling hard-driving Cuban charanga! Very highly  
recommended. Review to following shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Que Sera Lo Que Tiene? (7:49) 2. Sin Clave Y Bongo (5:18) 3.  
Buchipluma Na Ma (5:23) 4. Agua De Clavelito (5:41) 5. El Gigante Del  
Timbal (7:49) 6. Jesus Perez (6:53) 7. Estiro Bastidores (6:59) 8.  
Volvi A Querer (5:02) 9. Pastorita (5:09) 10. Ritmo Cubano (5:26) 11.  
Buscando Un Tema (5:31)
MUSICIANS:
• Jesus Perez: Timbal
• Jorge Machado "Machete": Bajo
• Marcos Jorrin: Piano
• Mariano Eoti: Conga
• Oswaldo Huerta: Bongo
• Abilio Hernandez: Violin
• Edward Marzan: Violin
• Jose A. Perez "Sopilon": Violin
• J.J. Oliveros: Flauta
• Juan Hurtado: Voz
• Lazaro Lopez: Voz
• Gregorio Laza "Cordovi": Voz y coros
• Antonio Luis "Tony": Coros
• Hector Anderson: Coros
Price: $17.98

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TRES CON KACHE
Grandes Éxitos: Bobby Pérez Y Tres Con Kaché
Envidia (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA; PUERTO RICO
EditorsPick: Excellent compilation of danceable tracks by this  
popular Puerto Rican salsa band. Recommended. (BP)
Price: $15.98

• Click here to Order Grandes Éxitos Now!

JAVIER COLINA
Si Te Contara
Resistencia (original import)
Originally released: 2004
Category: LATIN JAZZ; AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ; CUBA
EditorsPick: Beautiful lush and jazzy Cuban repertoire led by bassist  
Javier Colina. With Julio Padrón, tresero Pancho Amat, timbalero  
Emilito Del Monte, flautist Joaquín Oliveros, percussionist Gilberto  
Noriega "Totó" and guitarrist Dayron Ortega. With guests Changuito,  
Tata Güines, Osdalgia, Juan Cortés "Duquende", and Santiago Auserón.
Highly Recommended. Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Softly 2. Quirino Con Su Tres 3. He Perdido Contigo 4. Noche Y Día  
5. Si Te Contara 6. Capullito De Alhelí 7. Dos Gardenias 8. La Tarde  
9. ¡Ay, Qué Bueno!
MUSICIANS:
• Javier Colina: Contrabajo y segunda voz en 'La Tarde'
• Pancho Amat: Tres y coros
• Perico Sambeat: Saxo
• Emilito Del Monte: Timbal
• Joaquín Oliveros "El Jilguero De Centro Habana": Flauta
• Julito Padrón: Trompeta
• Gilberto Noriega "Totó": Tumbadoras, bongo y coros
• Dayron Ortega: Guitarra y coros
• William Borrego: Voz, coros, maracas, guiro y chequere
• Artistas Invitados: Juan Cortés "Duquende": Voz en 'Dos Gardenias y  
'He Perdido Contigo'
• Santiago Auserón: Voz en ¡Ay, qué bueno!
• Osdalgia: Voz y coros en 'Quirino con su tres' y ¡Ay, qué bueno!
• Federico Aristides Soto "Tata Güines": Tumbadoras en '¡Ay, qué bueno!
• Jose Luis Quintana "Changuito": Timbal en 'Dos Gardenias y 'He  
Perdido Contigo'
Price: $19.98

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ISMAEL MIRANDA
Con Sabor Y Sentimiento
Univision / La Calle
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Just in! New release by veteran Fania All Star singer  
Ismael Miranda.
Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Déjenme Si Estoy Llorando 2. Todavia Duele 3. Si Las Flores  
Pudieran Hablar 4. Yo También Soy Sentimental 5. Tú Me Abandonaste 6.  
A Pesar De Todo 7. ¿Quién Eres Tú? 8. Mi Manera De Amar 9. Happy  
Birthday, My Darling 10. Y Mi Vida Ahora Es Otra
MUSICIANS:
• Milton Salcedo: Piano
• Alex Duque: Bajo
• Dante Vargas: Trompetas
• Alberto Barros: Trombones
• Douglas Guevara: Congas, timbal, y bongo
• Alfredo Oliva: Cuerdas - Miami Symphonic Services Contractor
• Ismael Miranda: Cantante y coros
• Domingo Quiñones: Coros
• Luisito Carrion: Coros
• Johnny Rivera: Coros
Price: $15.98

• Click here to Order Con Sabor Y Sentimiento Now!

MEL MARTINEZ
Pa' La Calle
Envidia (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA; PUERTO RICO
EditorsPick: Killer salsa, PR style. Produced and arranged by none  
other than Willie Sotelo. Very Highly Recommended. Review to follow  
shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Como Tu No Hay Dos (4:04) 2. Lloego Lo Que Tu Esperabas (4:09) 3.  
Amor De Aquella Noche (3:52) 4. El Comentario (4:21) 5. Mi Vecina  
(4:09) 6. Mucho Cuidado Conmigo (4:00) 7. Aquel Vestido (3:46) 8. Yo  
Necesito Compartir Contigo (3:55) 9. Mas De Ti (4:12) 10. Dicen Que  
Amor (4:06)
MUSICIANS:
• Rolando "Rolo" Alejandro: Trompetas 1 & 2
• Jorge Diaz: Trombones 1 & 2
• William "Cachiro" Thompson: Congas
• Carmelo Alvarez: Bongo
• Rigoberto Diaz: Timbal
• Pedro Perez: Bajo
• Henry Santiago: Coros
• Jerry Medina: Coros
• Rei Pena: Coros
• Willie Sotelo: Piano, programación y percusión menor
Price: $17.98

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N' KLABE
A Punto De Estallar
Sony Norte
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: New N'Klabe salsa release with guests Julio "Voltio" and  
DJ Urba & Monserrate. Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Intro (1:55) 2. Zoom Zoom (4:27) 3. A Punto De Estallar (5:14) 4.  
Ella Volvió - Featuring Julio "Voltio" (5:00) 5. Olvídame (5:24) 6.  
Báilalo Como Quieras (3:51) 7. Eso Dicen (4:48) 8. Historia Del  
Primer Amor (4:55) 9. Ponte N'Klabe (4:31) 10. Una Señal (4:57) 11.  
Ella Volvío (remix) - Featuring Julio "Voltio" / DJ Urba & Monserrate  
(3:57)
MUSICIANS:
• Luis Marín, Mariano Morales: Piano
• Pedro Pérez: Bass
• Sammy Garcia: Congas
• "Kachiro" Thompson: Congas
• Tito De Gracia: Congas, timbales
• Marcos López: Timbales
• Sammy Garcia: Bongos
• Oscar Villariny: Bongos
• Moncho Rivera: Percussion
• Luis Aquino: Trumpets
• Jorge Diaz: Trombones
• Ernesto Sánchez: Baritone sax
• Gino Ramirez: Coro
• Luisito Carrión: Coro
• Canidto De Sabana Seca: Coro
• Guests: Julio "Voltio" and DJ Urba & Monserrate
Price: $15.98

• Click here to Order A Punto De Estallar Now!

MARTIN RICHARD LEHNER "EL ZORRO"
Volando - Featuring Mayito Rivera, Angel Bonne, Osdalgia, Nelson  
Manuel Y Roberto Pulido
Envidia (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA CUBANA; CUBA
EditorsPick: New hot timba release featuring El Zorro and guest  
singers Mayito Rivera, Angel Bonne, Osdalgia and others. Review to  
follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Volando (guagaunco/timba) (5:18) 2. Lloro (Salsa Romantica) (5:08)  
3. Para! (merentimba) (5:00) 4. Lo Que Es El Amor (Salsa Romantica)  
(5:02) 5. Te Lo Juro (Bolero) (4:09) 6. Marla (Timba) (5:31) 7. Un  
Abrazo Tuyo (Guajira/Reggae) (4:22) 8. Te Fuiste (Timba) (5:21) 9.  
Toma La Ola (Hiphop/Salsa) (4:18) 10. Te Doy Mi Mano (Timba) (4:56)  
11. Relajate (Pop/Cha Cha) (4:19) 12. El Zorro (Timba (4:15) 13.  
Reunion (Reggaeton Remix) (4:10)
MUSICIANS:
• Jorge Baglan Pichardo: Drums and timbales
• Cristobal Verdecia Sardiñias: Bass
• Yanel Yanel Suarez: Congas, bongos, maracas and guiro
• Mayito Rivera: Lead vocals (tracks 1,5,6)
• Nelson Manuel Cortina: Lead vocals (tracks 6,7,11)
• Angel Bonne: Lead vocals (tracks 8,10)
• Osdalgia: Lead vocals (tracks 2,12)
• Michael Garcia Gonzales: Piano
• Gustavo Duran Anaya (El Buda): Musical director, recording  
producer, trombones
• El Zorro: Composer/Arranger, solo trombone (5), keyboards  
(5,7,9,11), strings programacion (2,4,5,8)
• Roberto Pulido Gonzales: Lead vocals (track 4)
• Fernando Montoya Acosta And Izmet Gonzales Ynsua: Lead vocals  
(track 9)
• Caridad Osiris Valdes Menendez: Coros
• Nelson Manuel Cortina: Coros
• Jackeline Pupo Velasquez: Coros
• Evelio Delgado Reyes: Coros
Price: $17.98

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LOUIE ROMERO Y SU GRUPO MAZACOTE
Timbalero
Stefrecords
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Terrific old-school timbale-driven salsa. Review to  
follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Timbalero (5:16) 2. Si Tu No, La Otra (7:00) 3. Lou's Afro Cuban  
Blues (6:59) 4. Radio Tinguaro (7:28) 5. One For Louie (5:57) 6.  
Yembere (6:39) 7. Sky Blue (6:20) 8. Como Se Llama (5:53) 9. Pintura  
Y Capota (6:45) 10. Mazacote Jam (7:54)
MUSICIANS:
• Louie Romero: Timbales, okonkolo (Bata), maracas, subidor, claves,  
guiro, coros
• Silvestre Martinez: Congas, buleador, bata, shekere, coros
• Hector Lugo: Bongos, campana, cuas, maraca, guiro
• Peter Meredith: Piano
• Jorge Pomar: Bass
• Steffen Kuehn: Trumpet
• Derek James: Trombone
• Pete Cornell: Tenor and baritone saxes, alto flute
• Manny Martinez: Lead vocals (Rap on 'Mazacote Jam')
• Carlos Aldama Perez: Bata
Price: $15.98

• Click here to Order Timbalero Now!

GONZALO RUBALCABA
Live At Münchner Klaviersommer (Munich) 1994 DVD
Loft (original import)
Originally released: 2006
Category: DVD; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: "The memory may have faded, but to judge by the  
audience's clothes, it must have been a hot summer evening when  
pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba (born 1963), his bassist Ron Carter (1937)  
and his drummer Julio Barreto (1967) played in the Munich  
Philharmonic Hall. With two Cuban musicians in the group, that  
audience may have expected hot Latin rhythms but, if so, they were  
disappointed: the heat rising from this trio was due far more to the  
jazz tradition than to Latin American influences. Its repertoire  
draws mainly on the classic bebop numbers, with occasional excursions  
into more modern territory... Not until 'Woody'n You', the last piece  
in the regular programme, do the musicians allow themselves and their  
audience a trip to the Caribbean, and Julio Barreto is allowed to  
strut his stuff in an extended solo. And even then, we have both feet  
planted in the domain of bebop; even there we are still employing the  
jazz vocabulary..." - Stephan Richter (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Hot House (9:11) 2. Autumn Leaves (7:57) 3. Donna Lee (4:14) 4. I  
Rember Clifford (5:35) 5. Ah-Leu-Cha (10:47) 6. Smooch (5:18) 7.  
Bouncing With Bud (7:34) 8. Woody'n You (12:59) 9. A Night In Tunisia  
(11:52) 10. When Will The Blues Leave (10:42)
MUSICIANS:
• Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Piano
• Ron Carter: Bass
• Julio Barreto: Drums
Price: $27.98

• Click here to Order Live At Münchner DVD Now!

EL REY CARLOS Y SU CORTE
Aguel Lugar
Salsa International
Reissued: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA: CLASSIC 1960s or 1970s NEW YORK
EditorsPick: Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Eloisa 2. El Quinto Solo 3. Echandole A Batalla 4. Dejen La  
Tristeza 5. Aquel Lugar 6. Haz Bien 7. Que No Sepa Mi Sufrir 8. Asi  
Es La Humanidad 9. Cielo Azul 10. Identificacion
Price: $15.98

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BOBBY QUESADA "EL DURO" Y SU ORQUESTA
Vuelve La Mafía Del Guaguancó
Salsa International
Reissued: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Bailadores 2. Esa China 3. Arrimate Pa' Ca 4. Ponte En Ritmo 5.  
Asi Fue 6. La Llave De La Ciudad 7. La Rosa Oriental 8. Mambo Pide La  
Gente 9. Los 7 Refranes 10. Guiro Sabroso 11. Mulata De Fuego
Price: $15.98

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OSCAR HERNANDEZ
Salsa Piano Featuring Oscar Hernandez - DVD
Hal Leonard
Originally released: 2007
Category: INSTRUCTIONAL; PIANO/KEYBOARDS
EditorsPick: New salsa piano instructional by the legendary Oscar  
Hernandez. Review to follow shortly. (BP)
Description: Learn the essential techniques and secrets of  
traditional and modern salsa piano from Grammy-award winning Oscar  
Hernandez.
*Full Band Performances of Latin Styles:
Latin Jazz
Cha-Cha-Chá
Salsa
Bolero
Danzón
*Tips on musicianship, practice and performance
*Exclusive interview
*Presented in English with optional Spanish subtitles.
Price: $24.95

• Click here to Order Salsa Piano Featuring Oscar Hernandez - DVD Now!

WALFREDO REYES, JR.
Global Beats For Drumset & Percussion - DVD
Hal Leonard
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; AFRO-LATIN PERCUSSION
EditorsPick: New percussion instructional DVD by Walfredo Reyes, Jr.  
Review to follow shortly. (BP)
Description: In this information-packed DVD, virtuoso drummer  
Walfredo Reyes, Jr. Shows you how to combone rock drumming techniques  
with a wide range of African, Caribbean and South American percussion  
sounds to create an integrated global drumming style. Through  
inspirational live performances and detailed, step-by-step analysis,  
Walfredo shows you how to:
*Develop a "split brain" style combining right-hand rock beats with  
left-hand global percussion.
*Understand and play a variety of intricate global beats including  
Mangambe, Arequita, Zouk, Maracatu, Reggae, Cha Cha and more.
*Integrate drumset with pecussion instruments such as timbales, bongo  
and agogo bells, and guiro, and use the standard drumset to emulate  
the sounds of clave, bomba, surdo, tambourin, shakers and more.
Walfredo's down-to-earth teaching style offers easy-to-understand  
explanations and methodical demonstrations of each rhythm, and the  
accompanying booklet includes notated versions for added clarity.
Price: $24.95

• Click here to Order Global Beats - DVD Now!

ORQUESTA ARAGÓN
The Best - Live DVD
Traditional Cuban Records
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; CHARANGA, CHA CHA CHA; CUBA
EditorsPick: The legendary Aragón live in Cuba! Review to follow  
shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Pare Cochero 2. Si Me Faltara El Carnaval 3. La Reina Isabel 4. A  
Cuini 5. La Rosa Oriental 6. Ven Morena 7. Tengo Chan 8. Bombón Cha  
9. Mi Bajo Con Tumbao 10. Poupurri 11. Baile Descarga Danzón 12.  
Danzón Almendra
Price: $19.98

• Click here to Order The Best - Live DVD Now!

ALEX ACUÑA
The Rhythm Collector DVD
DW DVD
Originally released: 2007
Category: INSTRUCTIONAL; AFRO-LATIN PERCUSSION
EditorsPick: New instructional percussion DVD by rhythm master Alex  
Acuña. Review to follow shortly. (BP)
Description: Alex Acuna's legendary status as one of the most  
respected pecussionists and drummers in music is brought to life in  
this highly anticipated performance DVD. The story, as told by Alex  
himself, details the rise of an impoverished aspiring musician in a  
small South American village to a first-call studio master and  
concert showman with some of the notable names in the industry. Join  
Alex on a journey that is sure to inspire you with performances  
featuring Latin alt-rockers Kinky, his very own Jazz project with  
Patrice Rushen, Abe Laboriel Sr. And Justo Almario, a demonstration  
of some of his most cherished Latin rhythms andd so much more. All  
beautifully shot in high-definition with 5.1 surround, The Rhythm  
Collector is a must-have DVD for any passionate drummer or  
percussionist.
Scene Selection: 1. Pop Cajon Rhythm 2. Creole Rhythm 3. Cuban  
Intricate Rhythm 4. Caitro Soto 5. Ronaldo Campos 6. Alex Hybrid 7.  
Cajon 8. Cowbell 9. Quijada 10. Bongo - Idea for Improvisation 11.  
Candombe 12. Bomba 13. Plena Rhythm with Three Penderetas 14.  
Merengue 15. Brazilian Capoeira 16. Samba Raggae 17. Merengue 18.  
Festejo
Price: $39.95

• Click here to Order The Rhythm Collector DVD Now!

GENEROSO JIMÉNEZ AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Trombóne Majadero - includes the albums "Trombon Majadero" (1965 )  
and "Ritmo" (1960)
Malanga Music (original import)
Reissued: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA/SON DESCARGA; CUBA
EditorsPick: "Even though this CD includes a brilliantly arranged  
melange of musical genres, the true highlight remains the exquisite  
piano, bass, sax, trumpet, percussion and trombone improvisations.  
These recordings give more than ample proof of the trombone's  
capacity to sing as a melodically expressive instrument."
- Helio Orovio, September 2006, Havana Total Time: 74:51 (DR)
SONG TITLES:
1. Trombón Majadero 2. Descarga Solfeando 3. Jaky Ky 4. La Rosa Roja  
5. Las Pilanderas 6. Ya No Me Quieres 7. Garabato 8. El Torriente 9.  
La Vieja Rosa 10. Uno, Dos Y Tres 11. Llegaron Del Otro Mundo 12. El  
Contrabajo Fantasma 13. La Múcura 14. A La Bahia De Manzanillo 15.  
Cachita 16. Sueño De Amor 17. La Bamba 18. Señorita Luna 19. Come  
Prima 20. Maracaibo Oriental 21. El Tambor De La Alegria 22. La Bella  
Cubana 23. Besitos De Coco
MUSICIANS:
• "Chocolate" Armenteros: Trumpet
• Adalberto "Trompetica" Lara: Trumpet
• "El Negro" Vivar: Trumpet
• Pucho Escalante: Trombone
• Modesto Echarte: Trombone
• Celso Gomez: Sax
• Armando Verdecia: Sax
• Hector "El Ñato Alejo: Piano
• Oscar Valdés: Percussion
• Guillermo Barreto: Percussion
• "Papito" Hernández: Percussion
• Israel Lopéz "Cachao": Bass
Price: $18.98

• Click here to Order Trombóne Majadero Now!

OMARA PORTUONDO
Singles (with previously unreleased tracks)
Malanga Music (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: BOLERO; BOLERO / BALADA; CUBA
EditorsPick: "When Omara decided to leave the D'Aida Quartet in 1967,  
she began to receive invitations to headline shows, participate in  
contests and festivals in Eastern Europe, record albums, and perform  
on television. There are many tracks from this period which would  
later be released on LP's, or were lost as singles recorded for the  
old Victrolas. Some recordings remain hidden in the archives  
gathering dust, awaiting their opportunity to be discovered."
- Sigfredo Ariel, September 2006, Havana Featuring Orchesta Aragón;  
Orquesta Cubana de Musica Moderna, and many others. Total Time: 74:42  
(DR)
SONG TITLES:
1. Tres Palabras 2. Polvo De Nuevo Amor 3. Color De Vida 4. Ay,  
Caramba 5. La Rosa Oriental 6. Me Faltabas Tú 7. Por Nuestra Cobardia  
8. Quien Antes Fue 9. Tocan A La Puerta 10. Te Dije Quédete 11. No Te  
Importe Saber 12. En Ir Y Venir 13. Si Llego A Besarte 14. Nuestro  
Gran Amor 15. Y Sólo Tú Y Yo 16. Tiempo Mejor 17. Quiéreme Mucho 18.  
Rumba Columbia 19. Danza De Los Ñañigos 20. Lo Que Yo Sueño
MUSICIANS:
• Chucho Valdes: Piano
• Hilario Duran: Piano
• Juan Pablo Torres: Trombone
• Manuel "El Guajiro" Mirabal: Trumpet
• Richard Egues: Flute
• Pancho Amat: Tres
• Martin Rojas: Guitar
• Rafael Ley: Violin
• Orlando López "Cachaito": Bass
• Amadito Valdés: Cuban percussion
• Tata Guines: Cuban percussion
• Raffael Somavilla: Director
Price: $18.98

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ARTURO SANDOVAL
Arturo Sandoval & The Latin Jazz Orchestra - includes the albums  
"Turi" (1981) and "Arturo Sandoval" (1982)
Malanga Music (original import)
Originally released: 1981
Reissued: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ; CUBA
EditorsPick: "These recordings showcase a lesser known side of Arturo  
Sandoval's multi-faceted brilliance. His tone is lush, and his  
phrasing of the popular Latin canción form is impeccable. One of the  
most fiery performers and technical virtuosos of his instrument, this  
album brings out Sandoval's sensitive side, displaying his ability to  
play more with less."
- Maria Elena Mendiola, September 2006, Havana (DR)
SONG TITLES:
1. Turi (11:00) 2. Luna De Miel En Guamá (4:00) 3. Claudia (6:54) 4.  
Blues En Dos Partes (6:48) 5. María (2:48) 6. ¿Qué Vas A Hacer El  
Resto De Tu Vida? (8:41) 7. Lamento Borincano (4:56) 8. Como Llora  
Una Estrella (3:15) 9. Te Quiero (3:28) 10. A Mi Manera (4:07) 11.  
Penélope (4:46) 12. Almendra (4:32) 13. Aguas De Marzo (3:46) 14.  
Rabo De Nube (5:20) 15. La Bikina (2:30)
MUSICIANS:
• Chucho Valdés: Piano
• Hilario Duran: Piano
• Javier Zalba: Sax, clarinet, flute
• Carlos Averhoff: Sax, clarinet, flute
• Modesto Echarte: Trombone
• Carlos Emilio Morales: Guitar
• Ahmed Barroso: Guitar
• Jorge Reyes: Bass
• Carlos Del Puerte: Bass
• Enrique Plá: Drums
• Bernardo Garcia: Drums
• Jorge "El Niño" Alfonso: Percussion
• Oscar Valdés: Percussion
• Emilio Del Monte: Percussion
Price: $18.98

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BEBO VALDES
The Very Best Of Bebo Valdés: Sabor De Cuba
Malanga Music (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; MAMBO, CHA CHA CHA; CUBA
EditorsPick: "Bebo remained with the Tropicana Orchestra until 1957,  
when he formed his own unit called Sabor de Cuba (the Cuban Flavor  
Orchestra). Whether performing instrumental pieces or accompanying  
celebrated soloists, the orchestra proved themselves one of the most  
superlative and ubiquitous jazz bands on the island."
- Bladimir Zamora Céspedes, September 2006, Havana Total Time: 71:05  
(DR)
SONG TITLES:
1. Sabor 2. Dile A Catalina 3. Estoy Matizando 4. Siempre CantNdo 5.  
Diane 6. Desconfianza 7. Afimaye 8. Music Box Mambo 9. ¿Aquién  
Engañas? 10. Mississippi Mambo 11. Soy Matancero 12. Tranquilo Niño  
13. Masa Limpia 14. Mamá Inés 15. Mambo Cantabile 16. El Manisero 17.  
Mayajigua 18. Babalú 19. Big Shot Cha Cha Cha 20. El Cumbanchero 21.  
Wi Wi 22. Chamizo 23. Siboney 24. Persian Chá 25. Special Del Bebo
MUSICIANS:
• Bebo Valdes: Piano
• Alejandro "El Negro" Vivar: Trumpet
• Generoso "El Tojo" Jimenez: Trombone
• Gustavo Más: Sax
• Rafael Quesada: Sax
• Enrique "Kike" Hernández: Bass
• Orlando López "Cachaito": Bass
• Guillermo Barreto: Drums
• Candido Camero: Cuban percussion
• Tata Guines: Cuban percussion
Price: $18.98

• Click here to Order The Very Best Of Bebo Now!

JESUS "CHUCHO" VALDES
Introducing Paquito D'Rivera - The Complete 1964 Sessions (includes  
the albums "Jazz Nocturno" and "Descarga")
Malanga Music (original import)
Originally released: 1964
Reissued: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ; CUBA
EditorsPick: "The current edition contains all of the albums that the  
Chucho Valdés Combo released on EGREM between January and July of  
1964. These LPs were only originally distributed throughout Cuba and  
have never been reedited. Recovering these exquisite recordings from  
the archives constitutes a real act of justice, both for the  
musicians involved in the sessions and for the fans of this  
superlative music."
- Bladimir Zamora, October 2006, Havana. Total Time: 78:48 (DR)
SONG TITLES:
1. Bebada 2. Mi Descarga Pa'Gozar 3. Átomo 4. Indestructible 5. Por  
La Libre 6. Mi Mejor Canción 7. Tú Sabes De Amor 8. Chachachá Niña 9.  
Descarga De Kike 10. El Paso De Encarnación 11. Quién Baila Mejor 12.  
Noches De Moscú 13. Guajira Chá 14. Novia Mia 15. Varadero Chá 16.  
Niño 17. Layda 18. Descarga De Monte Adentro 19. Pilín Pilón 20.  
Congo 21. Mambo Influenciado 22. Guasabeando Voy 23. Descarga Para  
Banda Y Combo 24. Tanganika 25. Chiquitico....Per Tú  
Vendrás...Pequeña Para Ti...
MUSICIANS:
• Chucho Valdés: Piano
• Paquito D'Rivera: Alto sax, clarinet
• Julio Vento: Flute
• Alberto Giral: Trombone
• Carlos Emilio Morales: Guitar
• Enrique "Kike" Hernández: Bass
• Orlando López "Cachaito": Bass
• Enrique Plá: Drums
• Oscar Valdés: Congas
• Emilio Del Monte: Timbales
Price: $18.98

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JESUS "CHUCHO" VALDES
Jazz Batá - includes the albums"Jazz Batá" (1972) and "Tema De  
Chaka" (1982)
Malanga Music (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ; CUBA
EditorsPick: "Conceptually speaking, these recordings were a direct  
antecendent of the band Irakere. The first five tracks -recorded in  
the 70s for the LP "Jazz Bata" - were performed with a Cuban version  
of a traditional jazz trio: piano, bass and batá drums, which  
replaced jazz's typical trap drum set."
- Maria Elena Mendiola, Havana, September 2006 Total Time: 77:35 (DR)
SONG TITLES:
1. Irakere (8:53) 2. Son Nº 2 (10:29) 3. Neurosis (6:00) 4. Laureen  
(7:14) 5. Palia (6:19) 6. Tema De Chaka (6:49) 7. Rabo De Nube (7:03)  
8. Zanaithe (8:53) 9. Son Para Leyanis (5:51) 10. Claudia (10:01)
MUSICIANS:
• Chucho Valdés: Piano
• Carlos Del Puerto: Bass
• Oscar Valdés: Cuban percussion
• Carlos Emilio Morales: Guitar
• German Velazco: Sax and flute
• Enrique Plá: Drums
• Jorge "El Niño" Alfonso: Congas
Price: $18.98

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THREE BORICUAS
Salsa Trilogy
Three Boricuas
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA; PUERTO RICO
EditorsPick: New salsa release - just in. Review to folow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Boricua Como Tu 2. Ritmo Tropical 3. Groovin' 4. Ya No Me Traes  
Flores 5. No Puedo Decir Adios 6. It Doesn't Matter Anymore 7. Dos  
Corazones 8. De La Vida 9. Best Of My Love
MUSICIANS:
• Irving Gonzalez: Trombón
• Peter Vega: Trompeta
• Bobby Dickenson: Trompeta
• Nelson "El Baby" Nieves: Trompeta
• Waldo Sanabria: Trompeta en 'Ya No Me Traes Flores'
• Bolivar "Boly" Burgos: Saxofón baritono
• Nelson Rodriguez: Congas y bongo
• Mickey Abrante: Conga en 'Best Of My Love'
• Julio "Junito" Albino: Bongo y timbale
• Raymond Carrero: Piano
• Joseph Carbó: Bajo
• Megui Rivera: Cantante, maracas, guiro y coros
• Angelo Cuevas: Cantante y coros
• Victor "Bug" Quiñones: Cantante
• Artistas Invitados: Betsy Lopez, Gerardo Otero, Gilberto Velez,  
Hector L. Silva Collado, El Papax, Carlos Federico, Rosie Y Alberto  
Torres, Annette Oropaza, Armando Guerra Y Phillip Roscoe Gallo,  
Tyrone Powell, Tainoino (Navy) Flamé, Ricky Powell (Coro En 'Best Of  
My Love')
Price: $15.98

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HILARIO DURAN
Christmas Salsa
Avalon Music
Originally released: 2003
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Christmas standards - salsa style. With Alberto Alberto  
on vocals. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Te Deseo Feliz Navidad (We Wish You A Merry Christmas) (4:32) 2.  
Winter Wonderland (4:19) 3. Carolina De Las Campanas (Carol Of The  
Bells) (4:12) 4. Santa Claus Viene A La Ciudad (Santa Claus Is Coming  
To Town) (4:05) 5. Feliz Navidad (3:50) 6. Cascabel (Jingle Bells)  
(3:15) 7. El Tamborilero (The Little Drummer Boy) (4:58) 8. Venid,  
Adroemos ( O Come All Ye Faithful) (4:03) 9. Regocijad Jesus Nació  
(Joy To The World) (4:01) 10. Noche Sagrada ( O Holy Night) (5:18)  
11. A Media Noche Se Oyó (It Came Upon A Midnight Clear) (3:39) 12.  
Noche De Paz (Silent Night) (4:22) 13. ¿Qué Niño Es Éste? (What Child  
Is This?) (5:41)
MUSICIANS:
• Alberto Alberto: Lead and back-up vocals
• Yailen Duran: Lead and back-up vocals
• Luis M. Ochoa: Guitar, back-up vocals
• Luis Orbegoso: Back-up vocals
• Jose A. Gonzalez: Back-up vocals
• Alexis Baro: Lead trumpet
• Dave Dunlop: Second trumpet
• Phil Dwyer: Teor saxophone
• Al Kay: Trombone
• Hilario Duran: Piano
• Jay Danley: Tres
• Roberto Occhipinti: Bass
• Joaquin Hidalgo: Percussion
• Mario Del Monte: Percussion
Price: $17.98

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HILARIO DURAN
Havana Remembered
Avalon Music
Originally released: 2001
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA/SON DESCARGA
EditorsPick: Here's one from pianist-composer Hilario Duran that  
missed our radar in 2001.
Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Cuando Me Toca A Mi (5:05) 2. El Que A Hierro Mata (5:04) 3. El  
Cañonero (5:06) 4. Homenaje A Cachao (2:09) 5. Amigo (4:27) 6. Para  
Ti Nengon (4:55) 7. Pillin (4:35) 8. Sonrisas (4:53) 9. Cintura De  
Alambre (4:29) 10. Sujetate La Lengua (5:52) 11. Mirame Asi (5:17)  
12. Homenaje A Cachao (reprise) (3:12)
MUSICIANS:
• Hilario Duran: Piano, teclado
• Alberto Alberto: Lead vocals on 2,3,11,12
• Yailen Duran: Lead vocals on tracks 5,6,7,8,9; background vocals
• Luis Mario "Cimarron": Guitar, lead vocals on tracks 1,7,10;  
background vocals
• Luis Orbegoso: Background vocals
• Juan Carlos: Background vocals
• Mario Del Monte: Timbales, guiro, cencerro, tumbadora, maracas, bongos
• Roberto Occhipinti: Acoustic bass
• Jay Danley: Tres
• Dave Dunlop: Trumpet
• Phil Dwyer: Tenor sax
• Johnny Johnson: Alto sax
• Pablo Mesa: Flute
• Douglas Perry: Viola
• Roman Borys: Cello
• Annalee Pattipatanakoon: Violin
• Mark Fewer: Violin
Price: $17.98

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TOMAS EINARSSON
Romm Tomm Tomm
Blanótt (original import)
Originally released: 2006
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ INTERNATIONAL; ICELAND
EditorsPick: All the way from Iceland... a gorgeous Latin jazz  
project by bassist and band-leader Tomás Einarsson. Review to follow  
shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Jörfagleoi - Orgy (3:33) 2. Romm Tomm Tomm - Rum & Drums (5:53) 3.  
Eineygoi Kötturinn - The One-eyed Cat (5:03) 4. Spjallad Vid Baendur  
- The Farmer's Song (3:44) 5. Djamm - Jam (7:00) 6. Fyrimyndarskatinn  
- A Perfect Woman (6:18) 7. Havanablus - Blue Havana (5:14) 8. Dulo -  
Mysterious (5:11) 9. Gledispjarir - Stark Naked (3:07) 10. Söknudur -  
Melancholy (4:04)
MUSICIANS:
• Tomas R. Einarsson
• Samuel J. Samuelsson
• Kjartan Hakonarson
• Daniel "El Gordo" Ramos
• Oskar Gudjonsson
• Omar Gudjonsson
• Cesar Hechevarria
• Osvaldo Perigo
• Matthias M.D. Hemstock
• Petur Gretarsson
• Jorge Luis Reyes
• Alvin Gonzalez
• Jorge Yeramis Silego
• Gisil Galdur Porgeirsson
Price: $18.98

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RICARDO PONS
Plena Del Sol
Pons / Musaboricua
Category: FOLKLORIC; PLENA/BOMBA; PUERTO RICO
EditorsPick: Ricardo Pons plays clarinet and chekere on this vibrant  
plena release from Puerto Rico. Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Los Pleneros 2. El Tapon 3. La Virgen De Los Dolores 4. El Motor  
5. Potpurri De Plena I 6. Guiro Y Pandereta 7. Ya Llegue 8. Plena De  
Mi Navidad ( compad:re) 9. Mi Compadre 10. Potpourri De Plena II 11.  
Los Pleneros (inst.) 12. El Tapon (inst.) 13. La Virgen De Los  
Dolores (inst.) 14. Potpourri De Plena (inst.) 15. Guiro Y Pandereta  
16. Ya Llegue (inst.) 17. Plena De Mi Navidad (inst.) 18. Mi Compadre  
(inst.) 19. Potpourri De Plena II (inst.)
MUSICIANS:
• Ricardo Pons: Arreglos, coros, clarinete y chekere, plena del sol
• Javier Alayon Del Valle: Voz, coros y requinto
• Tony Vazquez Maldonado: Punteador
• Auberto Gorritz Alayon: Seguidor
• Jose "Junior" Alayon: Guiro
• Musicos Invitados: Juan "Jonsi" Martinez: Voz guiro y requinto
• Juan Gutierrez: Requinto
• Toñito Vazquez: Trombon
• Hugo Diaz: Saxofon
• Joaquin Martinez: Saxofon
• Nahyra Perez: Coros
• Janice Marerro: Coros
• Tomas Alvarado: Coros
Price: $15.98

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RICARDO PONS
Segundapiel
Pons / Musaboricua
Originally released: 2006
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ; PUERTO RICO
EditorsPick: New Latin jazz release by flautist and sax player  
Ricardo Pons.
With guest Paoli Mejias. Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Eshu L'Ona (6:51) 2. El Lider (J.C.L.) (7:09) 3. A Degree Of  
Equilibrium (6:51) 4. Scherzo (7:01) 5. Fantasia (6:26) 6. Tesoros  
(4:29) 7. Lo Cierto Que Es Lo Incierto (6:17) 8. Blues For My Friends  
(7:43) 9. Melanconico (4:53) 10. El Sueño De Obatala (9:19)
MUSICIANS:
• Ricardo Pons: Flauta, barril, saxofon alto y soprano
• Raul Romero: Guitarra electrica y electrica acustica
• Ricky Rodriguez: Contrabajo, bajo electrico
• Efrain Martinez: Bateria
• Artistas Invitados: Paoli Mejias: Subidor
• Gariel Rodriguez: Contrabajo
Price: $15.98

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HATUEY
Llego, El Momento
Neptuno Records (original import)
Originally released: 2006
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA INTERNATIONAL; SWEDEN
EditorsPick: Jazzy salsa and timba rock this new release from  
Sweden's Hatuey. Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Llego El Momento 2. De Nuevo Estas Aqui 3. A Donde Vas? 4. Salsa  
De Puerto Rico 5. Quiziera Estar Contigo 6. Cerca De Ti 7. Whagga- 
Whagga 8. Niña Venenosa 9. No Quiero Mas 10. Un Sueño Sin Final 11.  
Salsa De Puerto Rico
MUSICIANS:
• Frank Belicer: Lead vocal 1,2,5,10; coro 1,2,5,8
• Evelio Galan: Lead vocal 1,3,6,7,9; coro 1,9
• Lena Amalia: Coro except 7, maracas
• Stefan Grahn: Director, alto and baritone sax
• Martin Palsson: Coro except 7, trombone
• Stefan Persson: Trumpet 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,10
• Fredrik Oscarson: Trumpet 4,9,11
• Mats Lundvall: Piano, keyboard
• Luis Romero: Bass
• Jouni Haapala: Drums, timbales except 5,9
• Per Lindkvist: Drums, timbales 5,9
• Simon Monserrat: Congas, bongo, batas, tambora, panderetas,  
percussion 1-11; coro 1,2,3,6,7,8; flute 10
• Special Guests: Lesmer Solenzar: Lead vocal 1,4,8,11; coro 4,8,9,11
• Oslen Ceballos: Trumpet solos
• Bamma B: Toasting 7
• STGK (Moncho, Dani M): Rap 11
• Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir (Linda Tillery, Melanie  
Demore, Elouise Burrell, Rhonda Benin): Coro 7
• Wara Beizu: Coro 5,10
• Bjorn Dimbergh: Coro 7
Price: $17.98

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RUMBA CALZADA
Raphael Geronimo's Rumba Calzada, Vol. 3
Pacific/Warner Canada
Originally released: 2006
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: Great vibes-based salsa led by timbalero-percussionist  
Raphael Geronimo. Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Mambo 234 (4:29) 2. Los Pollos (5:27) 3. Cuidado Rene (5:31) 4.  
Meneate (4:33) 5. Cinco De La Mañana (4:39) 6. Cinco Minutos (6:09)  
7. Conga Thing (2:59) 8. Nena Baila (4:47)
MUSICIANS:
• Al Johnston: Baby bass, electric bass
• Ramon Flores: Vocals
• Ralphael Geronimo: Timbales, congas, bongos, guiro, vocals
• Lou Mastroianni: Keyboards
• Nick Apivor: Vibraphone, keyboards
• Rolo Preza: Congas, vocals
• Brian Harding: Trombone
Price: $17.98

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MARKOZ
Ahora Vengo Yo!!!
Sabrosura Records
Originally released: 2003
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: New hot salsa release from singer Markoz. With Roberto  
Quintero, Raul Agraz, Mauricio Smith, Eddy Venegas, Manny Mieles,  
Willie Torres and others. Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Agua Fria (4:31) 2. Signo De Pare (4:02) 3. Guarare (4:31) 4. Ojos  
Chinos (4:23) 5. Pollera Colora (4:18) 6. Pedro Navaja (4:54) 7.  
Entren Que Caben (3:32) 8. El Tiempo Lo Dire (4:21) 9. Respirando  
(4:09) 10. Signo De Pare (Club Version) (3:46) 11. Guare (Club  
Version) (5:14)
MUSICIANS:
• Miguel Bonilla: Piano
• Lucho Cueto: Piano
• Igor Atalita: Piano
• Ray Fuentes: Piano
• Landy Felix: Bajo
• Abran Saenz: Bajo
• Irvin Gomez: Secuencia bateria
• Roberto Quinteros: Percusion
• Jessy Lozano: Percusion
• Carl Corwin: Sax
• Mauricio Smith: Sax
• Richie Viruett: Trompeta
• Raul Agras: Trompeta
• Eddy Venegas: Violin
• Omar Castaños: Sintetizador
• Manny Mieles: Coros
• Willie Torres: Coros
• Artistas Invitados: Mabzz, E. Dubbs, Wh?manie
Price: $15.98

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JULIO CESAR
Vida
Julio Cesar
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: New salsa release by singer Julio César. With Yomo Toro,  
Eddie "Gua Gua" Rivera, Debbie Resto, Joe King and others. Review to  
follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Como Aguila (4:42) 2. Has Cambiado Todo En Mi (3:56) 3. Loco  
Perdido (3:44) 4. Milagro En Ti (2:52) 5. Vida (4:10) 6. Triste Final  
(4:21) 7. Ropa Vieja (4:14) 8. Como Olvidarte (4:19)
MUSICIANS:
• Julio Cesar: Lead vocal, second and third guitar on 'Vida'
• Yomo Toro: Requinto and cuatro
• Eddie 'Gua Gua' Rivera: Bass
• Gino Picart: Piano
• Yassel Pupo: Background keyboards
• Don Rogozinski: Trumpets
• Guillermo Hewitt: Trombones
• Jay Puente: All percussion
• Elton Reyes: Picolo trumpet
• Debbie Resto: Female vocal for duet; femal background vocal
• Joe King: Male background vocal
Price: $15.98

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FRANKIE RUIZ
En Vivo Y A Todo Color
Rodven
Originally released: 1987
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Back in stock. Limited quantities! (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Me Acostumbre (4:55) 2. Mujer (5:25) 3. Solo Por Ti (4:18) 4. Dile  
A El (4:38) 5. La Rueda Vuelve A Rodar (5:19) 6. Si Te Entregas A Mi  
(5:04) 7. Por Eso (4:16) 8. Y No Puedo (4:35)
Price: $15.98

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RAY BARRETTO
Together
Fania / Emusica - Remastered Edition
Originally released: 1971
Reissued: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA: CLASSIC 1960s or 1970s NEW YORK
EditorsPick: "A super-duper-must-have! Ray hits early Fania stride  
with big hits and a 'Tin Tin Deo' you won't believe." (Phil Riggio,  
98/99 Catalog) See all of the new remastered Fania classics Here! We  
are happy to offer the new digitally remastered reissues from the  
classic salsa label, Fania. Brought to you by Emusica, which, over  
time, will be reissuing the entire catalog with improved sound and  
superb liner notes too - some of which are written by Descarga.com's  
own virtually resident scholar, John Child.
Many of these new reissues have been remastered by Jon Fausty or Bob  
Katz, so even if you already own the older CD version you might want  
to consider upgrading to the new improved edition. They're even less  
expensive than the originals were! Good news all around. Highly  
Recommended. (DR)
SONG TITLES:
1. Together (2:37) 2. Adiviname Y Olvidate (3:58) 3. Hipocresia Y  
Falsedad (4:47) 4. No Olvido A Caracas (3:51) 5. De Donde Vengo  
(3:33) 6. Vive Y Vacila (4:06) 7. Invitacion Al Son (6:31) 8. Tin Tin  
Deo (8:26)
MUSICIANS:
• Adalberto Santiago: Vocal
• Roberto Rodriguez: Trumpet
• "Papy" Roman: Trumpet
• Orestes Vilato: Timbales
• Tony Fuentes: Bongo
• Louis Cruz: Piano
• Andy Gonzalez: Bass
• Ray Barretto: Conga, vocal
Price: $13.98

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CELIA CRUZ
Tributo A Ismael Rivera
Fania / Emusica - Remastered Edition
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA: CLASSIC 1960s or 1970s NEW YORK
EditorsPick: "The Queen of Cuban salsa honors 'El Sonero Mayor' of  
Puerto Rico with passionate cover versions of some of his best known  
tunes. On 'Las Caras Lindas' she does a Nat(alie) Cole by bringing  
Maelo for a brief duet." (George De Stefano, 94/95 Catalog)
See all of the new remastered Fania classics Here! We are happy to  
offer the new digitally remastered reissues from the classic salsa  
label, Fania. Brought to you by Emusica, which, over time, will be  
reissuing the entire catalog with improved sound and superb liner  
notes too - some of which are written by Descarga.com's own virtually  
resident scholar, John Child.
Many of these new reissues have been remastered by Jon Fausty or Bob  
Katz, so even if you already own the older CD version you might want  
to consider upgrading to the new improved edition. They're even less  
expensive than the originals were! Good news all around. Highly  
Recommended. (DR)
SONG TITLES:
1. Las Caras Lindas (5:32) 2. Quitate De La Via Perico (3:42) 3.  
Perfume De Rosas (4:12) 4. A Bailar Mi Bomba (4:34) 5. Maquinolandera  
(2:45) 6. Arrecotin Arrecotan (3:27) 7. Yo No Quiero Piedras En Mi  
Camino (4:57) 8. El Negro Bembon (3:41) 9. Seis De Borinquen (4:33)  
10. El Nazareno (4:20)
MUSICIANS:
• Ricky Gonzales: Piano
• Jimmy Delgado: Timbales
• Jose Madera: Bongos
• Johnny Torres: Bass
• Sam Burtis: Trombone
• Tony Barrero: Trumpet
• Roberto Rodriguez: Trumpet
• Juan Colon: Alto saxophone
• Mitch Frohman: Alto saxophone
• Juan Pepin: Conga
• Jose Mangual: Percussion
• Louie Ramirez: Celeste, chimes
• Tito Allen: Coro
• Ray De La Paz: Coro
• Adalberto Santiago: Coro
Price: $13.98

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FANIA ALL STARS
Guasasa
Fania / Emusica - Remastered Edition
Originally released: 1989
Reissued: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: See all of the new remastered Fania classics Here! We  
are happy to offer the new digitally remastered reissues from the  
classic salsa label, Fania. Brought to you by Emusica, which, over  
time, will be reissuing the entire catalog with improved sound and  
superb liner notes too - some of which are written by Descarga.com's  
own virtually resident scholar, John Child.
Many of these new reissues have been remastered by Jon Fausty or Bob  
Katz, so even if you already own the older CD version you might want  
to consider upgrading to the new improved edition. They're even less  
expensive than the originals were! Good news all around. Highly  
Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Guasasa (4:14) 2. Why Can't We Live Together (5:04) 3. Los Seis  
Diferentes (6:16) 4. Allegria (4:48) 5. The Click (4:49) 6. De Nuevo  
A La Carga (4:20) 7. Quasedito (4:41)
MUSICIANS:
• Papo Lucca: Piano, keyboards
• Bobby Valentin: Bass
• Ray Barretto: Conga
• Roberto Roena: Bongo
• Johnny Pacheco: Flute, maracas, guiro, coro
• Nickey Marrero: Timbales
• Adalberto Santiago: Coro
Price: $13.98

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BOBBY VALENTIN
Soy Boricua
Fania / Emusica - Remastered Edition
Originally released: 1972
Reissued: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA: CLASSIC 1960s or 1970s NEW YORK
EditorsPick: See all of the new remastered Fania classics Here! We  
are happy to offer the new digitally remastered reissues from the  
classic salsa label, Fania. Brought to you by Emusica, which, over  
time, will be reissuing the entire catalog with improved sound and  
superb liner notes too - some of which are written by Descarga.com's  
own virtually resident scholar, John Child.
Many of these new reissues have been remastered by Jon Fausty or Bob  
Katz, so even if you already own the older CD version you might want  
to consider upgrading to the new improved edition. They're even less  
expensive than the originals were! Good news all around. Highly  
Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Soy Boricua (4:51) 2. La Leonor (3:55) 3. Piensalo Bien (4:04) 4.  
Aquella Mujer (4:37) 5. Alacran (Tumbando Caña) (3:34) 6. Pirata De  
La Mar (4:29) 7. Muerto En Tu Tierra (4:05) 8. Oh Nena (4:29) 9. La  
Rumbas Te Espera (3:48) 10. Te Vas A Arrepentir (3:45)
MUSICIANS:
• Bobby Valentin: Bass and Leader
• Marvin Santiago: Vocals
• Oscar Colon: Timbales
• Mike Torres: Trumpet
• Angel V. Machado: Trumpet
• Aldo Torres: Trombone
• Edwin Rodriguez: Piano
• Humberto Ramirez: Baritone Sax
• William D. Thompson: Conga
• Hector Faberlle: Bongos
• Wiliam E. Ramirez: Tenor Sax
Price: $13.98

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