The Descarga Review - March 15, 2007 (plus limited supply collectibles!)

Thu Mar 15 16:27:01 EDT 2007

The Descarga Review • March 15, 2007
Plus... some limited quantity highly collectible CDs. Scroll down for  
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Here are some noteworthy new and reissued titles...

RAY MARTINEZ Y SABOR CRIOLLO
Alto Nivel
Tropical Note/TNP
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Pristine new salsa release - the debut by respected  
bassist Ray Martinez. Ray has been relied upon by the likes of Ray  
Barretto, Son Café, Mongo Santamaria, Son Boricua, Direct Latin  
Influence, and Ricardo Lemvo. This guy has been around the block a  
few times. On Alto Nivel, Ray peppers original material with  
compositions by Rubén Blades ("Amor Pa' Que"), J.P. Torres ("Sonero  
Con Clave") and Charlie Palmieri ("Mambo Show"). This is a serious  
powerhouse, folks, and he's got some tough players to boot: Ralphy  
Irizarry on timbal, Edwin Sánchez on piano, trumpeters Peter Nater,  
Richie Viruet and many others. Great job by singer Renzo Padilla, who  
is backed by a coro section featuring Ray Viera and Jorge Maldnado.  
Some top guests appear: Oscar Hernández, Richie Flores, Luis  
Rodríguez and more.
DJ Alert, and Very Highly Recommended. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. La Diosa (5:10) 2. Amor Pa' Que (4:33) 3. Fantasia (5:14) 4.  
Nuestra Musica (5:48) 5. Ella  (4:36) 6. Sonero Y Clave (4:53) 7.  
Mujer Perjura (6:57) 8. Los Curiosos (4:54) 9. Mambo Show (4:30) 10.  
Vecinita (3:59)
MUSICIANS:
• Ray Martinez: Leader, musical director, bass
• Edwin Sanchez: Piano
• Richie Viruet: Trumpets
• Pete Nater: Trumpets
• Guido Gonzalez: Trumpets
• Ralph Irizarry: Timbal
• Ray Colon: Bongo
• Walter Reyes: Congas
• Renzo Padilla : Lead vocals
• Ray Viera, Ray Martinez, Jorge Maldonado: Coros
• Special Guests: Oscar Hernandez: Piano
• Igor Atalita: Piano
• Luis Rodriguez: Tres guitar
• Ali Bello: Violin
• Fresco: Rap
• Wendy Martinez, Pedro Martinez, Nataly Lopez, Cassondra Handman,  
Julissa Lee: Coros
Price: $16.98

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RICARDO LEMVO & MAKINA LOCA
Isabela
Mopiato Music
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA; AFRICA
EditorsPick: Another first-class pan-afro-caribbean salsa release by  
African singer-composer Ricardo Lemvo. Isabela, the fifth Makina Loca  
release, was recorded in the US, Canada and France: singers Lemvo and  
El Niño Jesús A. Pérez interpret a palette of boogaloo, son, salsa,  
congalese rumba, and charanga in no less than six languages. In  
additional to El Niño, other guests include violinist Alfredo De La  
Fé, famed Congolese guitarist Papa Noel and others. A beautuful  
production, and a terrific party record as well.
Liner notes by Ned Sublette. Highly Recommended. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Kasongo Boogaloo (4:54) 2. Malambo (4:12) 3. O Casamento (Foi  
Cancelado) (5:16) 4. Lollobrigida (4:51) 5. Habari Yako (4:41) 6.  
Serenata Angolana (4:35) 7. Mentirosa (4:26) 8. Isabela (4:41) 9.  
Prima Donna (5:23) 10. Papa Na Bana (3:51) 11. Elbette (Duet With  
Janan Guzey) (4:56)
MUSICIANS:
• Ricardo Lemvo: Vocals
• Jesus A. Perez: Vocals 1, 7; flutes 1,7; piano 1,2,4,7,8
• Bopol Mansiamina: Guitar 3,5,6,9
• Huit Kilos Nseka: Guitar 3,5,6,9
• Thierry Galion: Piano 3,9; programming 3,5,6,9
• Serge Kasimoff: Piano 10
• Shakembo: Backing vocals 3,5,8,9
• Elba : Backing vocals 3,5,9
• Kiko Osorio: Backing vocals 1,7
• Manny Silvera: Baby bass 1,2,4,6,7,8,10,11
• Mofongo Giraldo: Trumpet 1,3,5,8,9; horn arrangements 3,9
• Arturo Solar: Trumpet 3,9
• Eduardo Sanchez: Trumpet 1,2,7,8,10
• John Roberts: Trombone 3,8,9
• Special Guests: Alfredo De La Fe: Violins, cello 7
• Qbanito : Rap 7
• Papa Noel: Guitar 2,4,8,11
• Maria De Barros: Vocals 3,6
• Janan Guzey: Vocals 11
• Nyboma....plus Many Other Musicians!!!: Vocals 4
Price: $16.98

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JUAN LUIS GUERRA Y 4:40
La Llave De Mi Corazón
EMI
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; POP LATIN
EditorsPick: Just in! Juan Luis Guerra's first new release since Para  
Tí (2004). On La Llave De Mi Corazón, the talented Guerra, sin  
fronteras, blends a tasty mix of rock, bachata, rap, soul, and salsa.  
Review to follow shortly.
Highly Recommended. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Medicine For My Soul 2. La Travesia 3. Te Contaran 4. Que Me Des  
Tu Cariño 5. Como Yo 6. Si Tu No Bailas Conmigo 7. Solo Tengo Ojos  
Para Ti 8. Amores 9. Cancioncita De Amor 10. Sabia Manera 11. La  
Llave De Mi Corazón 12. Something Good 13. A La Vera
Price: $15.98

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LUIS ENRIQUE
Dentro Y Fuera
Respek Records
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; POP LATIN
EditorsPick: Just in - a new pop release by the multi-talented Luis  
Enrique, his first release since Transparente (2002).
Review to follow shortly. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. La Historia 2. A Contraviento 3. En La Penumbra 4. Ojala 5. Ella  
6. Mañana Es Muy Tarde 7. Ay Amor 8. La Puerta Y La Ventana 9. La  
Primera Vez 10. Dentro Y Fuera 11. Yo Te Ame 12. Timb-Own
MUSICIANS:
• Luis Enrique: Guitarras electricas, guitarras acustias, bajo,  
teclados, programacion de loops, percusion, congas, acordion progamando
• Rafael Solano: Percusion menor, dumbek, pandeiro, timbao, tambora  
de cumbia, ojeme, tambourines
• Alexis "Pututi" Arce: Timbal
• Jim Hacker: Trompeta, trombon
• Ed Calle: Saxofones
• Gema Y Pavel: Coros
• Pavel Urkiza: Guitarras acusticas, españolas, programacion de  
teclados y loops
• Fernando Favier: Cajones, darbuka, percusion menor
• Gabriel Saientz: Organo, rhodes
• Dan Warner: Guitarras electricas
• Yelsy Heredia: Contrabajo
• Mike Orta: Piano
Price: $15.98

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VARIOUS ARTISTS
Hits Envidia Vol. 1 - Latin Jazz
Envidia (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: Terrific compilation of top-notch Latin jazz tracks as  
interpreted by Jesus Rubalcaba, J.J. Oliveros, Cuban Conexion, Carlos  
"Patato" Valdes, Sos Lazaga, Peruchin Jr., Habana Express and others.  
With swingin' versions of "Watermelon Man", "Babarabatiri", "Que  
Rico" and more. Recommended. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Watermelon Man - Jesus Rubalcaba & J.J. Oliveros (5:19) 2. Sexto  
Elemento - El Farol (6:02) 3. Masacot Blues - Rumbantela (7:48) 4.  
Cantaloupe Island - J.J. Oliveros (7:23) 5. Dime Si - Cuban Conexion  
(5:34) 6. Mas Blue - Peruchin Jr. (5:38) 7. Esto Si Tiene Sabor -  
Habana Express (6:18) 8. Descarga Pitti-Laz - Sos Lazaga (5:39) 9.  
Scherezada - Jesus Rubalcaba (5:31) 10. Babarabatiri - Humberto  
Ramirez & Jazz Orchestra (6:17) 11. Tocallo Raul - Raul Cabrera &  
Jazz Power (4:29) 12. Somos Amigos - Mambo Influenciado (5:59) 13.  
Que Rico - Carlos "Patato" Valdes (3:52)
Price: $15.98

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VARIOUS ARTISTS
Hits Envidia Vol. 2 - Cuba
Envidia (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA CUBANA; CUBA
EditorsPick: Prime Cuban flavor - salsa y timba dura by Pedrito  
Calvo, Havana Power Band, Jesus "El Zun Zun", Mayito Rivera, Pedro  
Pablo & La Rebambaramba, Los Ases De La Timba, Tirso Duarte, Maikel  
Blanco Y Su Salsamayor, Conexion Salsera and others.
Highly Recommended. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Como Esta Mi Rumba? - Pedrito Calvo Y La Nueva Justicia (5:01) 2.  
No Le Eches La Culpa - Havana Power Band (5:25) 3. Que Dificil -  
Jesus "El Zun Zun" De La Salsa (4:23) 4. Volando - El Zorro - Canta:  
Mayito Rivera (5:18) 5. Yo Soy La Noticia - Pedro Pablo & La  
Rebambaramba (4:11) 6. Se Que Vas A Cambiar - Los Ases De La Timba  
(4:15) 7. Voy A Poner En La Prensa - Michel "El Destripado" (4:44) 8.  
Dicen Que Amor - Charanga Forever - Canta: Michel Maza (4:37) 9. No  
Llores - M2 (4:11) 10. Quieres Arreglar El Mundo - Tirso Duarte  
(4:47) 11. Esto Esta - Maikel Blanco Y Su Salsamayor (5:49) 12.  
Salseros Por Sentimiento - Conexion Salsera (6:00) 13. La Prohibida -  
Nelson Manuel (4:44) 14. De Novio A Amante - Lazaro Calvo Y Rumbavana  
(4:21)
Price: $15.98

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VARIOUS ARTISTS
Hits Envidia Vol. 3 - Salsa
Envidia (original import)
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Extremely potent, heavy salsa-dura jammed CD with  
material by El Gran Combo, Mel Martinez, El Sindicato De La Salsa,  
Papo Pepin, Roberto Roena, La Solucion, Pedro Brull, Hermanos Moreno,  
Don Perignon & La Puertorriqueña, Protagonistas De La Salsa, Juanito  
Y La Agresiva, Alex Leon, Juicy & Eric, and Tres Con Kache.
This compilation's a killer, hands down. Very Highly Recommended. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. No Hay Manera - El Gran Combo (4:31) 2. Mi Vecina - Mel (4:09) 3.  
Cualqier Cosa - El Sindicato De La Salsa (3:47) 4. Tumba El Quinto -  
Papo Pepin (3:50) 5. No Dejes De Sonreir - Roberto Roena (4:27) 6.  
Nadie Se Muere De Amor - La Solucion (4:15) 7. Tiempo No Corras -  
Pedro Brull (4:39) 8. Catumbele - Hermanos Moreno (4:01) 9. Tu Musica  
Popular - Don Perignon & La Puertorriqueña (4:45) 10. Puente Al Cielo  
- Protagonistas De La Salsa (6:14) 11. Llego Juanito - Juanito Y La  
Agresiva (5:01) 12. Dame Todo - Alex Leon (3:40) 13. Ganas - Juicy &  
Eric (4:30) 14. Guaguanco P'al Que Sabe - Bobby Perez & Tres Con  
Kache (4:58)
Price: $15.98

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JOOLS HOLLAND
Beat Route: Around The World With Jools Holland - DVD
Kultur
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; DOCUMENTARY
EditorsPick: This three-hour DVD presentation of the complete BBC-TV  
series, BEAT ROUTE, takes top music television host, Jools Holland  
(The Tube, Later with Jools Holland) and places him in six major  
cities around the world to delve 'under the skin' of each location.  
The result is a stunning mix of music, travel and culture, with each  
city revealed through Jools' inimitable wit and personality. Jools  
meets many, celebrated musicians, listens to their music and jams  
with the best of them.
 From the urban blues of Chicago, the flamenco of Seville and the  
folklore of Budapest, to the riverside bars of Dublin, 1950s  
Cadillacs in Havana and girl bands in Beirut, BEAT ROUTE paints an  
vivid and engrossing picture of urban identity. Whether it's a brief  
encounter with a dating agency run out of the back of a Chicago cab,  
or musical collaboration in an old square in Havana, BEAT ROUTE pays  
homage to some of the world's most fascinating and diverse locations.  
Featuring Jools Holland, Van Morrison, The Chieftains, Ruben  
Gonzalez, Compay Segundo, Des'Ree, Koko Taylor and Lonnie Brooks.
Running Time: 175 minutes. In Color.
(from the cover) (DR)

SONG TITLES:
1. Budapest: Chapter 1 Part 1: Bridge By Adam Clark ; Communist Past;  
Heroe's Square; Wartburg
2. Chapter 2 Part 2: New York Café; Count Dracula; Zoltán Kocsis;  
Motorcycles; Jewish/Gypsy Connections; Serbian Church Choir
3. Seville: Chapter 3 Part 1: Bull-Fighting; Vicente Amigo; Guitar  
Making; Carmona Band
4. Chapter 4 Part 2: Flamenco; Bull Ring; Gypsies; Vicente Amigo
5. Havana: Chapter 5 Part 1: Christopher Columbus; Compay Segundo;  
Che Guevara & Fidel Castro; Cigars; Ruben Gonzalez
6. Chapter 6 Part 2: Hani; Dance; Classic Cars; Chucho Valdez;  
Nighlife; Des'ree
7. Beirut: Chapter 7 Part 1: Religions; The Four Cats; City Tour;  
Walid Joumblatt; Rafq Hariri, Prime Minister; Nida'a Abu Mrad, Violinist
8. Chapter 8 Part 2: Market; Nabila Metwally, Dancer; Nidal Ashkar,  
Actress; Soap Kills At Club B018
9. Chicago: Chapter 9 Part 1: Blues Heaven Foundation; Koko Taylor;  
Dating Service; Gangsters; Police Choir
10. Chapter 10 - Part 2: Architecture; Lonnie Brooks; Daniel  
Barenboim; Boogie-Woogie; Reginald Robinson
11. Dublin: Chapter 11 Part 1: Sculptues; The Chieftains; Literary  
Tour; The Dubliners; Horse-riding
12. Chapter 12 Part 2: Mary Coughlan; Van Morrison
Price: $19.99

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MARIE CLAUDE MARTIN
Argentine Tango - The Tango Milonguero, Basic Steps & Essential  
Mooves - DVD
Kultur
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; DANCE INSTRUCTION
EditorsPick: The return to popularity of the Argentine Tango also  
represents a return to the roots of the dance, since it began in  
Argentina at the end of the nineteenth century. Several different  
types of music had an influence on it, but the main influence was  
Milonga which drew its inspiration from African rhythms. This is why  
it is called the 'Tango Milonguero.' This program has been devised by  
the qualified dance teacher, Marie Claude Martin, who specializes in  
Argentine and Milonga tangos. It enables both gentleman and lady to  
master the basic steps of the tango, as well as the most popular  
variations of this dance.
- from the liners (DR)
Description: Each new step or variation is described in great detail,  
in terms of both the movements and the rhythm. The different steps  
are all shown initially in slow motion. This is followed by the same  
sequence without music and the couple demonstrate the sequence in  
time to the music. As the steps are carried out the camera  
particularly highlights the steps of the gentleman and those of his  
partner.
INCLUDES:
-The Tango Milonguero: Origins and History
-Overview of the program and the sequences
-The position of the dancers
-The 'Salida'
-The Salida 40
-The hesitation and corte
-The Chase (la caza)
-The Backward eights (ochos para atrais)
-Firuletes (embellishments)
-The Chase followed by Backwards Eights
-Linking Backwards eights with a clockwise turn
-The entire sequence
Price: $19.99

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ELDER SANCHEZ
Salsa Salsa - Intro To Salsa For Beginners - DVD
Kultur
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; DANCE INSTRUCTION
EditorsPick: Elder Sanchez is acknowledged as one of the finest salsa  
instructors in the world. In this DVD, he introduces the complete  
beginner to the basic salsa step, the principles of dancing as a  
couple and the first Salsa turns.
Elder Sanchez has a unique visual approach to teaching. This program,  
designed for the home student, demonstrates his exciting and sensual  
style of dancing. So whether you're a complete beginner or you  
already have the basics, Salsa Salsa will help you develop your  
technique.
- from the liners (DR)

SONG TITLES:
1. Chapters: Opening/Salsa Dance 2. Salsa Basic Steps 3. Dancing In  
Couples 4. First Salsa Turns 5. Closing/Salsa Dance 6. Credits
Price: $19.99

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VARIOUS ARTISTS
Nando Presenta N.U. Records Vol. 1, 100% Reggaeton DVD
Univision / La Calle
Originally released: 2006
Category: DVD; REGGAETON
EditorsPick: Compilation of material from NU Records stable of  
reggaeton artists featuring Jomar feat. Keesha Y Lennox, Cheka feat.  
Keesha Y Kastro, Speedy feat. Jiny, Baby Rasta, Felo Man and  
others... (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Rompe La Discoteca (Remix) - Jomar Feat. Keesha Y Lennox 2. Put Ya  
Handz In The Air - Cheka Feat. Keesha Y Kastro 3. Sandunguero - Guelo  
Star Feat. Cheka 4. La Cola - Jomar 5. Rosa Rosa - Speedy Feat. Jiny  
6. Asegurate - Baby Rasta Feat. Jimy 7. Nadie Sabe - Michael Stuart  
Feat. Cheka 8. Descontrol - Jomar 9. Carnaval - Baby Rasta Y Gringo  
10. Tu Y Yo - Cheka Feat. Keesha Y Kastro 11. Quien Mas Que Yo/ 
Necesito Tu Cuerpo - Zion Feat Cheka. Baby Rasta Y Gringo 12. Entre  
Las Luces - Felo Man 13. Voy A La Disco/Nena/Suelto - Baby Rasta,  
Cheka Felo Man 14. No Te Olvidare - Cheka 15. No Te Olvidare - Cheka  
16. Sentenciados Por Ti - Baby Rasta Feat. Cheka 17. Sin Ti - Baby Rasta
Price: $19.98

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VARIOUS ARTISTS
Nando Presenta Reggaeton Videos Afuego - DVD
Univision / La Calle
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; REGGAETON
EditorsPick: Compilation of material from reggaeton artists including  
Cheka Feat. Guelo Star, Zion & Baby Rasta Y Gringo, Tito El Bambino,  
Hector El Father, Nengo Flow and others... (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Sandunguero - Cheka Feat. Guelo Star 2. La Pelicula - Cheka Feat.  
Zion & Baby Rasta Y Gringo 3. Hasta Que Te Lo Unda - Nengo Flow 4. Tu  
Quieres Duro - Hector El Father 5. Me Pidieron Accion - Tito El  
Bambino 6. Yo Voy A Llegar - Zion 7. El Rollo - Alexis Y Fido 8.  
Maestro Y Julio Volio 9. Solo Mirame - Tony Dize 10. Video Version 1  
- DJ Goldy Vol. 2 11. Video Version 2 - DJ Goldy Vol. 3
Price: $19.98

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LOS TRES REYES
El Ultimo De Los Grandes Trios De Mexico - DVD
Image Entertainment
Originally released: 2005
Category: DVD; BOLERO; MEXICO
EditorsPick: Combinando la sensualidad de tiempos pasados con la  
energia de la actualidad, LOS RES REYES EN CONCIERTO celebra una  
nueva epoca de la musica romantica.
Originariamente fundado por los hermanos Puente, Gilberto y Raul, y  
con la adicion posterior del gran Hernando Avilez del Trio Los  
Panchos, Los Tres Reyes hicieron inumeables contribuciones en el  
desarollo de la Epoca de Oro de musica romantica durante los 1950s y  
1960s.
Ahora, despues de una ausencia de casi cuarenta años, este renombrado  
trio reaparece en LOS TRES REYES EN CONCIERTO. Regresando para el  
nuevo milenio bajo los auspicios de Abraham Quintanilla, el  
extraordinario sonido del trio es capturado por primera vez en esta  
intima presentacion grabada en vivo. Ademas, incluido en este  
concierto especial, Los Tres Reyes interpretan "No Me Queda Mas,"  
como tributo a la memoria de Selena y su tremendo exito.
Sea parte de este nuevo mundo romantico, y sea testigo a un fragmento  
de la historia musical cuando Los Tres Reyes nuevamente suban al  
escenario en LOS TRES REYES EN CONCIERTO.
- from the liners (DR)

SONG TITLES:
1. Jacarandosa 2. Poquita Fe 3. La Revancha 4. Odiame 5. El Almanaque  
6. Como Un Bolero 7. El Lunar De Maria 8. Popurri De Jose Alfredo  
Jimenez: -Serenata Huasteca - Paloma Querida - Que Bonito Amor 9. No  
Me Queda Mas 10. Gema 11. Recuerdo A Los Panchos: -Contigo -  
Caminemos - No Me Quieras Tanto - Los Dos 12. Camino De La Vida 13.  
Alma Llanera
Price: $19.98

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ARTURO SANDOVAL
Live At The Blue Note - DVD
Half Note Records
Originally released: 2005
Category: DVD; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: DVD of Mr. Sandoval's live 2004 session at the Blue  
Note, NYC. With Tomas Cruz on percussion, Dennis Marks on bass, sax  
player Felipe Lamoglia, Rene Toledo on guitar, Alexis Arce on drums,  
pianist Phil Magallanes, and Mr. Sandoval playing trumpet, piano and  
timbales.
Recommended. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. The Real McBop (5:31) 2. Eso Es Lo Que Hay (5:56) 3. Eastern Blues  
(10:22) 4. Blues For Diz (12:50) 5. A Lovely One (10:14) 6. Sureña  
(6:59) 7. If I Ain't Got You (5:05) 8. Rhythm Of Our World (15:10)
MUSICIANS:
• Dennis Marks: Bass
• Felipe Lamoglia : Sax
• Rene Toledo: Guitar
• Tomas Cruz: Percussion
• Alexis Arce: Drums
• Phil Magallanes: Piano
• Bruce Galloway: Touring sound engineer
• Arturo Sandoval: Trumpet
Price: $16.98

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MERCADONEGRO
Salsa Pa'l Mundo Entero
Bibomusic (original import)
Originally released: 2005
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA INTERNATIONAL
EditorsPick: Back in stock (2005 release) **VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES**  
High Octane sizzling hot salsa. Mercadonegro's first release Bailalo!  
was our pick of the month when it came out in 2003. Their new  
release, Salsa Pa'l Mundo Entero, is even better... and proof that  
this band can compete on a grand scale as one of the worlds best and  
boldest salsa orchestras.
 From the opening track, "La Bendicion," to the last, "Aqui Está  
Mercadonegro," this one will have the dancers fighting for floor  
space. And what a terrifc red-hot tribute to Celia Cruz on "La  
Guarachera De Cuba." Listen, if this one doesn't have you screaming  
for agua, nothing will. A sure-fire dance club DJ Pick. Very Highly  
Recommended. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. La Bendicion (4:33) 2. La Guarachara De Cuba (4:38) 3. Jamas  
(4:39) 4. Llego La Hora (4:52) 5. A Los Orishas (4:51) 6. Pa'l Calao  
(4:42) 7. Por Una Noche Contigo (4:32) 8. La Malanga (4:17) 9. Yo Soy  
El Son (4:43) 10. El Negro (4:21) 11. Tu Me Gustas (4:33) 12. Aqui  
Está Mercadonegro (4:28)
MUSICIANS:
• Rodrigo Rodriguez: Voz, Timbales, bongo, guiro, maracas, guira,  
darbuka, batas, coros, conga (en 'Por Una Noche Contigo')
• Alejandro Panetta: Congas, batas
• Eduardo "Dudu" Penz: Bajo
• Cesar Correa: Piano, sintetizadores
• Pablo Santaella: Trombones
• Giancarlo Cininelli: Trompetas
• Amik Guerra: Solso de trompeta
• Roberto Marcano: Guitarra acustica
• Marcelo Brito: Coros
• Eduardo Cespedes: Voz y coros
• Mariano Mena: Coros
• Armando Miranda: Voz
Price: $19.98

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For Collectors Only...

The following are important out-of-print titles on the Vaya, Alegre,  
Fania, Mardi-Gras, Tico and Cotique labels. We have secured a small  
quantity of each of these highly sought-after titles, so first come  
first served...

BENITEZ AND NEBULA
Night Life (Limited Quantites!)
Vaya
Originally released: 1976
Reissued: 1997
Category: POP/OTHER; ROCK
EditorsPick: For the collectors only! Old stock found. Out of print!  
Very limited supply! (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Night Life/Vida Nocturna (4:49) 2. Mariposa/Butterfly (4:33) 3.  
Viejo/The Old Man Song (4:00) 4. I'm So Sad/Estoy Muy Triste (4:29)  
5. We Are The One/Somos (2:40) 6. Hey Girl/Oye Muchacha (4:22) 7.  
Dreams Can Come True/Los Sueños Pueden Ser Realidad (4:30) 8. Love's  
Way/Lo Que Hace El Amor (3:10) 9. Waiting For Your Love/Esperando Por  
Tu Amor (4:26) 10. Cualquiera/Anyone (1:06)
MUSICIANS:
• Gregory Hernandez: Congas, percussion
• Louis Castro: Timbales
• Jimmy Cruz: Traps, vocals
• Bob Farian: Organ
• Billy McCoy: Piano
• Victor Rodriguez: Bass, vocals
• Gilbert Bobi: Vocals
• Eddie Benitez: Lead guitar
• Happy Martinez: Guitar
• Nancy O'Neil: Vocals
• Nicky Marrero: Percussion
• Frankie Malabe: Percussion
• Louie Ramirez: Synthesizer on "Love's Way"
Price: $24.98

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THE BENNITO SEXTET
The Bennito Sextet Plus One (Limited Quantities!)
Mardi-Gras
Originally released: 1968
Reissued: 2000
Category: LATIN SOUL/BOOGALOO; LATIN SOUL, CLASSIC 60s or 70s
EditorsPick: For the collectors only! Old stock found. Out of print!  
Very limited supply! (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Psychedelic Meditation 2. Love Is To Say 3. Jumping With Me 4.  
Jumping Hully Gully 5. Rhythm And Soul 6. Dignoras Guaguanco 7. My  
Sherry 8. Mambo Ex#1
MUSICIANS:
• Benjamin "Bennito" Padilla: Timbales, drums
• Mike Cruz: Vocalist
• Hector Jose Rivera: Vibes
• Mike Diaz: Piano
• Calvert "Boe" Satter White, Jr.: Conga
• William "Sonny" Nieves: Coro
• Louis Gonzales: Bass
Price: $24.98

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GILBERTO SEXTET
Yes, I Will (Limited Quantities!)
Tico
Originally released: 1970
Category: LATIN SOUL/BOOGALOO; LATIN SOUL, CLASSIC 60s or 70s
EditorsPick: For the collectors only! Old stock found. Out of print!  
Very limited supply! (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Yes I Will (Part 1) 2. Lo Mucho Que Te Quiero 3. El Mar 4.  
Incertidumbre 5. Jet My Love 6. Trata De Querer 7. Ven Donde Mi 8. El  
Barrio 9. Agapito 10. Mozambique 11. Yes I Will (Part II)
MUSICIANS:
• Gilberto Cruz: Piano & leader
• Ray Armando: Congas
• Henry Davila: Timbales
• Teddy Vantapool: Bass
• Sammy Ayala: Vocals
• Wito "Watusi" Kortright: Vocals
Price: $24.98

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GUARARE
Onda Tipica (Limited Quantities!)
Inca
Originally released: 1981
Reissued: 1999
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: For the collectors only! Old stock found. Out of print!  
Very limited supply! (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Sacrificio 2. Canto A Celia Cruz 3. Voy Fuera 4. De Una Manera O  
La Otra 5. Anastasia 6. Yo Quiero Volver A Venezuela 7. Colombiana  
Mia 8. Soy Carabali
MUSICIANS:
• Tony Fuentes: Bongo/Co-leader
• Papy Roman: 2nd trumpet/Co-leader
• Roberto Navarro: Piano/Musical director
• Oscar Hernandez: Piano
• Tony Barrero: 1st trumpet
• Frankie Malabe: Conga
• Jose Madera: Conga
• German "Sabu" Lebron: Conga
• Louie Colon: Bass
• Richie Caruso: Trombone
• Joe De Jesus: Trombone
• Luis Rodriguez: Tres
• Mario Hernandez: Tres
• Orestes Vilato: Guiro/Clave/Maracas/Timbal
• Roberto Rodriguez: Trumpet over dubs
• Felo Barrio: Coro
• Frank Perez: Coro
• "Pepe" Mora: Coro
• Jose "Pepe" Cordo: Coro...plus many invited musical guests!
Price: $24.98

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FRANKIE HERNANDEZ
Solo Para Ellas (Limited Quantities)
Vaya
Originally released: 1985
Reissued: 1997
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: For the collectors only! Old stock found. Out of print!  
Very limited supply! (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Un Cuarto De Hotel 2. El Chivo De La Campana 3. Señorita Infancia  
4. La Verdad 5. Llorando Me Dormi 6. Bamboleate Mulata 7. Carta  
Musical 8. A Usted
Price: $24.98

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THE LATINAIRES
Camel Walk (Limited Quantites!)
Fania
Originally released: 1968
Reissued: 1999
Category: LATIN SOUL/BOOGALOO; LATIN SOUL, CLASSIC 60s or 70s
EditorsPick: For the collectors only! Old stock found. Out of print!  
Very limited supply! (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Camel Walk (2:45) 2. Afro-Shingaling (3:55) 3. Milagros (4:35) 4.  
Creation (3:15) 5. Fuiste (2:27) 6. Chevere (4:32) 7. Guajira (4:57)  
8. Ya Llegaron (2:36)
MUSICIANS:
• Louis Small: Piano and leader
• Carlos Crossman, Jr.: Timbales and leader
• Ray Ramirez: Vocalist
• Larry Warden: Tenor sax
• Tony Jimenez: Alto sax
• Tito Palleya: Bongos, coro
• Joe Rivera: Coro
• Vernon Walker: Flute
• Juan Rivera: Conga
• Carlos Valle: Bass
Price: $24.98

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THE LATINAIRES
Like It Is (Limited Quantities!)
Cotique
Originally released: 1970
Reissued: 1999
Category: LATIN SOUL/BOOGALOO; LATIN SOUL, CLASSIC 60s or 70s
EditorsPick: For the collectors only! Old stock found. Out of print!  
Very limited supply! (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Panama (4:44) 2. Acaba (3:31) 3. Society (3:00) 4. Suelta Las  
Cadenas (4:36) 5. El Mate (3:59) 6. Windy (3:13) 7. A Camaguey (3:17)  
8. My Love (2:43) 9. El Nene Bravo (4:03)
MUSICIANS:
• Louis Small: Leader, piano
• Carlos Crossman: Leader, timbales
• Larry Warden: Tenor sax
• Tony Jimenez: Alto sax
• John Figueroa: Tenor sax
• Vernon Walker: Flute
• Peter Penilla: Conga
• Eddie Gonzalez: Bass
• Tito Palleya: Choro & bongos
• Joe Rivera: Choro
• Ray Ramirez: Lead vocal
Price: $24.98

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LEBRON BROTHERS
The New Horizon (Limited Quantities!)
Cotique
Originally released: 1978
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA: CLASSIC 1960s or 1970s NEW YORK
EditorsPick: For the collectors only! Old stock found. Out of print!  
Very limited supply! (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Eres Tu 2. Musica, Musica, Musica 3. El Nuevo Amanecer 4. La  
Memoria 5. Theme For A Poor Man 6. Tengo Testigo 7. Como Fue 8.  
Tipico Merengue 9. Survive
Price: $24.98

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ORLANDO MARIN & HIS ORCHESTRA
Se Te Quemo La Casa (Limited Quantities!)
Alegre
Originally released: 1961
Reissued: 1992
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA: CLASSIC 1960s or 1970s NEW YORK
EditorsPick: For the collectors only! Old stock found. Out of print!  
Very limited supply! (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. La Casa (3:50) 2. Mi Vecina (2:47) 3. Quite, Quite (2:30) 4. Tus  
Recuerdos (2:57) 5. Ritmo Bembe (2:30) 6. Esta De Bala (2:50) 7. No  
Se Detengan (2:33) 8. Orlando's Guajiro (2:42) 9. Sin Discussion  
(2:45) 10. Aprovechate (2:32)
MUSICIANS:
• Chivirico Davila: Vocals
• Paquito Pastor: Piano
• Julio Andino: Bass
• Tito Jimenez: Percussion
• Ralph Marzant: Percussion
• Chickie Perez: Percussion
• Nick Ramos: Percussion
• Millie Matos: Trumpet
• Basilio Rivera: Trumpet
• "Cocalia": Trumpet
• Pedro Chaparro: Vocals
• Yayo "El Indio": Coro
• Willie Torres: Coro
• Orlando Marin: Timbales, Leader
Price: $24.98

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LENNI SESAR
Lenni Sesar (Limited Quantitles!)
Fania
Originally released: 1969
Reissued: 2000
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; BIG BAND MAMBO JAZZ
EditorsPick: For the collectors only! Old stock found. Out of print!  
Very limited supply! Here is a jazzy big-sound mambo swing number. It  
opens with the fun, and very sixties, "Morris Park," which, in some  
alternate universe, could be the shag-a-delic theme to Austin Powers  
Goes Latin. The rest of this reissue is just as likeable, and offers  
various styles from the well done bolero "Hoy" to guajira-son, as in  
the wonderfully sung "Oyelo Bien." But, at it's core, it is the big- 
band mambo jazz numbers that truly swing. This was a great band,  
indeed. (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Morris Park 2. La Golondrina 3. Hoy 4. Oyelo Bien 5. The Return Of  
Cochise 6. Taino 7. Straw Boss 8. Mambo Del Rio
Price: $24.98

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PETE TERRACE & HIS ORCHESTRA
Pete With A Latin Beat (Limited Quantities!)
Tico
Originally released: 1960
Reissued: 1998
Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; MAMBO, CHA CHA CHA
EditorsPick: For the collectors only! Old stock found. Out of print!  
Very limited supply! (BP)

SONG TITLES:
1. Always In My Heart (Siempre En Mi Corazon) (2:40) 2. The Baker (El  
Panadero) (2:28) 3. I'll Remember April (2:33) 4. Masabi (2:45) 5.  
Blue Star (2:40) 6. Terrace Jump (2:01) 7. Playboy (1:55) 8. Kim's  
Cha Cha (2:10) 9. Puchunga (2:33) 10. Blen Blen Blen (2:10) 11. Leono  
(La Negra Leono) (3:03) 12. Toni's Cha Cha Cha (3:00)
Price: $24.98

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