Descarga Review: Uncovered! Johnny Zamot with Charlie Palmieri, Barry Rogers and gang. Plus...

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Uncovered! Johnny Zamot with Charlie Palmieri, Barry Rogers and gang.
Also, Gene Perry, Ray Martinez, Conjunto Mangual...

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JOHNNY RAY (JOHNNY ZAMOT)
Las Estrellas De Nueva York: Camino De Fama (Walk Of Fame) - Descarga  
Salsa Jazz
JZ
Originally recorded: early-mid '70s
Reissued: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA: CLASSIC 1960s or 1970s NEW YORK
EditorsPick: Here's something pretty darn remarkable. A never-before  
issued album of sessions directed by the venerated Charlie Palmieri.  
Conguero and bandleader Johnny Zamot (also known as Johnny Ray)  
brought together a crew of young musicians who would later become  
legendary figures in their own right: trombonists Barry Rogers and  
Jose Meriño, bongocero Johnny Rodriguez "Dandy," pianist Eddie "Eddy"  
Martinez, trumpeters Ray Maldonado, and Ray Roman, timbalero Manny  
Corchado, bassists Victor Venegas and Eddie "Gua Gua" Rivera, drummer  
Billy Cobham, tresero Charlie Rodriguez and, yes, many others.
These are raw-energy studio sessions that convey the sense of working  
musicians letting loose in ways similar to Al Santiago's famed Alegre  
All Stars (also with Charlie P. at the helm). It's music made to  
satisfy the musicians playing it; proficient, intense, and swinging  
*very* hard. According to John Child, some of the tracks appeared on  
the rare early '70s album entitled Johnny Zamot.
Zamot chose what he felt were the best tracks from several sessions  
when assembling this CD. He put all the descarga-heavy tracks up  
front: "Oye Nicola," "La Guerra" "Descarga En Tres," the over 7  
minute "Descarga No. 2" and, of course, "Descarga Zamot." There are  
also some jazzy numbers that drip with Latin soul, and the finale,  
"Guadalajara," is a tour-de force theatrical powerhouse that one can  
imagine being used as the centerpiece in a Latin version of the  
musical Hair.
With singers John "PeeWee" Fernandez and Ramon "Tito Jay" Jimenez and  
a coro team consisting of Yayo "El Indio," Adalberto Santiago and  
Jimmy Sabater. Pretty cool, indeed. Camino de Fama is one of those  
rare releases that seem to come out of nowhere, yet assert a  
historical reference to remind us that exceptional work was done  
outside of the Fania studios as well. Musically, what an amazing  
period the '70s was.
Good liner notes by Nelson Rodríguez. This one, folks, is a Must- 
Have. Very Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Oye Nicola (4:22) 2. La Guerra (3:26) 3. Descarga El Tres (6:13)  
4. Que Risa Me Da (3:06) 5. Descarga No. 2 (7:18) 6. Catfish Bag  
(3:52) 7. Descarga Zamot (4:55) 8. Mambo Village (2:44) 9. Gaboom  
(3:24) 10. Alma Llanera (2:59) 11. Kool & The Gang (3:52) 12.  
Guadalajara (2:54)
MUSICIANS:
• Johnny Zamot: Leader, congas
• Manny Corchado: Timbales
• Johnny Rodriguez "Dandy": Bongos
• Yayo "El Indio" Peguero: Coro
• Adalberto Santiago: Coro
• Jimmy Sabater: Coro
• Charlie Palmieri: Musical director, maracas
• Eddie "Gua Gua" Rivera: Bass
• Eddie "Eddy" Martinez: Piano
• Ray Maldonado: Trumpet
• Roy Roman: Trumpet
• Mario Rivera: Bari sax, soprano sax
• Crispin Fernandez: Flute, tenor sax
• Barry Rogers: Trombone
• Jose Meriño: Trombone
• Paul "La Playa" Alicea: Trumpet
• Pat Patrick
• Billy Cobham: Drums
• Victor Venegas: Bass
• Plus: Charlie Rodriguez (tres), John "PeeWee" Fernandez (vocals),  
Ramon "Tito Jay" Jimenez (vocals), Manny Duran, Victor Paz (trumpet)  
& Felipe Yanes (keyboards)
Price: $15.98
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GENE PERRY
Mi Tambor Lo Dice Todo
Masakote Music
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Percussionist Gene Perry's debut release packs superb  
jazzy salsa with powerful swing. Original tracks like "Mi Tambor Lo  
Dice Todo" and "Tremendo Coco," as well as a fiery interpretation of  
the Colón-Lavoe classic "Juana Peña." With bassist Rene Camacho, sax  
player Justo Almario, trombonist Arturo Velasco, and vocalist Joaquin  
McWhinney.
Review to follow shortly. Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Agua Que Va A Caer (5:46) 2. Mi Tambor Lo Dice Todo (5:24) 3.  
Serinidad (4:44) 4. Not 2 Much (6:32) 5. Juana Peña (5:16) 6.  
Tremendo Coco (3:38) 7. Lorraine (5:40) 8. Witinila (4:01) 9. Si Por  
Mi Llueve (3:59) 10. Bomba Santurce (6:31)
MUSICIANS:
• Joaquin McWhinney: Lead vocals, coro
• Gene Perry: Congas, coro
• Allan Phillips: Piano, bongoes, timbales, coro, percussion
• Harry Kim: Trumpets
• Justo Almario: Alto, tenor sax
• Rene Camacho: Bass
• Mark Lamson: Bata drums
• Arturo Velasco: Trombones
• Natalya Phillips: Background vocals
• Charlie Chavez: Timbales
• Kevin Delgado: Bass
• Derek Cannon: Flugelhorns
Price: $16.98
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RAY MARTINEZ
Sabor Criollo
Universal/Callejero/Tropical Budda
Reissued: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Classic salsa from bassist Ray Martinez, who created  
quite a stir with his recent comeback record Alto Nivel (2007). This  
one, recorded somewhere between the late '80s and early '90s, sports  
an all-star lineup that includes Oscar Hernandez on piano, trumpeters  
Hector "Bomberito" Zarzuela, Tony Barrero, Al Torrente and Tony  
Cofresi, conguero Eddie Montalvo, Ismael Quintana on percusion menor,  
and lead singer Charlie Romero. Sabor Criollo features the tracks  
"San Miguel," "Juan Simon," "A Los Bailadores," "Sabroso Bembe" and  
more. Review to follow shortly.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. San Miguel (5:27) 2. Campesino (4:52) 3. Juan Simon (3:13) 4.  
Porque No Me Invitas (5:00) 5. A Los Bailadores (5:14) 6. Maria  
Dolores (5:43) 7. Sabroso Bembe (5:40)
MUSICIANS:
• Charlie Romero: Lead singer and coro
• Oscar Hernandez: Piano
• Hector "Bomberito" Zarzuela: Trumpet
• Tony Barrero: Trumpet
• Al Torrente: Trumpet
• Tony Cofresi: Trumpet
• Johnny Rodriguez: Bongo
• Eddie Montalvo: Conga
• Ismael Quintana: Maracas y guiro
• Domingo Rodriguez: Tambora
• Ray Martinez: Leader, coro, bass
Price: $15.98
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CONJUNTO MANGUAL
Abril En Paris
Lujoso / Buyu
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: New típico son-salsa release by Mangual brothers, Luis  
(leader, bongocero) and José (vocals, percussion). With coroista  
Milton Cardona, bassist Landy Felix, pianist Victor Santos, tresero  
Jose Peña and others. Review to follow shortly.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Abril En Paris 2. Apoya La 3. Porque Ahora 4. Bomba Mangual 5. Son  
De Nueva York 6. Se Baila De Lao 7. Por Eso No Debes 8. Rumbero
MUSICIANS:
• Victor Santos: Piano
• Landy Felix: Bass
• Jose Peña: Tres
• Leo Mendez: Trumpet
• Nelson De La Cruz: Trumpet
• Luis Mangual Jr.: Conga
• Jose Mangual Jr.: Percussion, coro, lead vocals
• Milton Cardona: Coro
• Luis Soto: Coro
• Luis Mangual: Leader, bongo, campana
Price: $15.98
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CHEO ANDUJAR
Con Mucho Más Amor
Tiempo Records
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA; PUERTO RICO
EditorsPick: New salsa from Puerto Rico. With treseros Ostwal Serna  
and Jorge Huertas, bassists Ricardo Sabogal and Jorge Herrera, and a  
coro section that has, among others, Pedro Brull, Hector (Wichy)  
Camacho and Carlos Llamoza. Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. De Niña A Mujer 2. Vamos A Darnos Tiempo 3. Tu Quisistes 4. Sera  
Que Estoy Soñando 5. Para Nada 6. Medley Boleros: Cuando Me Digas Que  
Si; Yo Se Que Le Amo 7. Estas Segura 8. Medley: Atrevete A Ser Mi  
Amante; Tu Ni Te Imaginas, Ella Dice 9. Amigos 10. El Eco Y El  
Carretero 11. Cuando Hay Amor
MUSICIANS:
• Luis Bravo: Trompeta
• Javier Aponza : Trompeta
• Ricardo Sabogal: Bajo
• Jorge Herrera: Bajo
• Jorge Corrales: Piano
• Ostwal Serna: Tres
• Jorge Huertas: Tres
• Hugo Burbano: Bongo y guiro
• Pedro Brull: Coros
• Mauricio Artunduaga (Luthor): Coros
• Jose Cheo Andujar: Coros
• Hector (Wichy) Camacho: Coros
• Diego Giraldo: Coros
• Carlos Llamoza: Coros
• Carlos Sabogal: Congas, maraca
Price: $15.98
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PEPE CASTILLO
Estampa Criolla
Universal/Callejero/Tropical Budda
Reissued: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Another interesting reissue from the Budda label.  
Accordion based estampas, plenas and other pan Caribbean flavors from  
Jose "Pepe" Castillo. With cuatrista Edgardo Miranda, bassist Joe  
Santiago, conguero Alberto Cepeda and timbalero Alberto Cepeda.  
Review to follow shortly.
Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Oda A Canario 2. Nostalgia 3. Plim, Plim 4. El Cemento 5. Alma De  
Criolla 6. Ay, Que Rica Es 7. Despedida
MUSICIANS:
• Edgardo Miranda: Cuatro y guitarra
• Joe Santiago: Bajo
• Alberto Cepeda : Congas
• Carlos Cordova: Timbales y campana
• Ramon Muniz: Coro
• Jose "Pepe" Castillo: Vocals, acordeon, sinfonia de boca, timbales,  
guiro y congas
Price: $15.98
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ORQUESTA DE LA LUZ
Lo Esencial
Sony BMG
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Excellent compilation of hits by the Japanese salsa  
group that rose to great popularity in the '90s. With the tracks  
"Salsa Caliente Del Japon (Live)," "Mambo De La Luz," "Somos  
Diferentes," "Salsa No Tiene Frontera," "Salsa Y Control," "Descarga  
De La Luz" and many other hot numbers.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Salsa Caliente Del Japon (Live) 2. Cuero Sono (Live) 3. Mambo De  
La Luz 4. Tu Eres El Hombre 5. Salsa Con Sabor 6. Somos Diferentes 7.  
Time After Time 8. Arroz Con Salsa 9. Salsa Es Mi Energia 10. El Agua  
De Belen 11. Salsa No Tiene Frontera 12. El Me Ama, Yo Le Amo 13.  
Mucho Trabajo, Poco Dinero 14. Salsa Y Control 15. Descarga De La Luz
Price: $15.98
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CHARLIE PALMIERI
Impulsos
Musical Productions/Sony BMG
Reissued: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Back in stock! Another of his album titles -- 'Either  
You Have It Or You Don't' -- says it very well. On 'Impulsos,' the  
untouchable El Gigante treats us with the hard-driving 'Porque Me  
Engañas' and we are presented with Victor Velasquez' unforgettable  
rendition of 'Te Quiero Á Ti (Darn That Dream)'.
(Vicki Solá, 96/97 Catalog)

Listen to this line up: Andy Gonzalez, Jerry Gonzalez, Manny Oquendo,  
Mike Collazo, Tito Puente, vocalist Victor Velazquez and a coro  
section of Vitin Aviles, Meñique, and Adalberto Santiago.
Highly recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. King Charles 2. Aunque Tu Mami No Quiera 3. Sobando El Piano  
Merengue 4. Te Quiero A Ti 5. No Esta En Na' 6. Comelon Hustle 7.  
Porque Me Engañas 8. Estoy Friza'o 9. Buchipluma Na'Ma 10. Dame Tu  
Corazon
MUSICIANS:
• Charlie Palmieri: Piano, organ, percussion
• Victor Velazquez: Lead vocals
• Andy Gonzalez: Bass
• Jerry Gonzalez: Congas
• Manny Oquendo: Bongo
• Mike Collazo: Timbales
• Lour Laurita: Trumpet
• Bobby Nelson: Tenor sax, flute
• Vitin Aviles: Coro
• Adalberto Santiago: Coro
• Meñique: Coro
• Tito Puente: Drums, percussion
Price: $15.98
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TIPICA '73
Tipica 73: Live
Universal/Machete
Reissued: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Back in stock. The salsa veterans united in 1999 for a  
sizzling reunion gig at the Teatro Tito Puente in Puerto Rico. Típica  
'73, formed by musicians of Ray Barretto's band in the early '70s, is  
known for their no-nonsense salsa and charanga-tinged performances.  
With Adalberto Santiago, Jose Alberto "El Canario", Camilo Azuquita,  
Tito Allen, Sonny Bravo, Orestes Vilato and many others.
Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Mañoño (6:23) 2. Baila Que Baila (6:46) 3. Sonaremos El Tambo  
(6:50) 4. La Botija De Abuelito (7:06) 5. Canuto (3:47) 6.  
Chachaguere (6:56) 7. Pare Cochero (5:55) 8. Tumba, Tumbador (7:10)  
9. No Volvere (4:47) 10. Somos Dos (8:15)
MUSICIANS:
• Adalberto Santiago
• Jose Alberto "El Canario"
• Camilo Azuquita
• Tito Allen
• Sonny Bravo
• Orestes Vilato
• ...many others!
Price: $15.98
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SEXTETO RUMBAHABANA
Mimi Pinzón
Melodias (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SON, GUARACHA, GUAJIRA; COLOMBIA
EditorsPick: Son from Colombia. Comes with bonus DVD disc video of  
the track "Mimi Pinzón" composed by Ñico Saquito.
Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Mimi Pinzon 2. Echale Salsita 3. Desde Que Te Fuiste 4. La Ola  
Marina 5. El Cuarto De Tula 6. Eso Se Hincha 7. Frenesi 8. Camina  
Como Chencha 9. Bururu Barara (Como Esta Miguel) 10. El Tibiri Tabara  
11. Pare Cochero 12. Meneame La Cuna 13. Ramona 14. Mirele La Cinturita
MUSICIANS:
• Julio Cortes: Congas
• Hardanny Cortes Gutierrez: Baby bass, vocal y coros
• Leonardo Pastrana Cortes: Bongo y campana
• Eduardo Rayo: Guitarra y coro
• Leonardi Ledezma: Tres cubano y coros
• Angel Hernandez: Trompeta
• Ever Manyoma: Vocal y coros
• Julio Abadia Cortes: Coro
Price: $17.98
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WILLIE COLÓN
The Hustler
Fania / Emusica - Remastered Edition
Originally released: 1968
Reissued: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA: CLASSIC 1960s or 1970s NEW YORK
EditorsPick: Back in stock! Classic 1968 second album by Willie  
Colón. With, of course, Héctor Lavoe on vocals, Nicky Marrero on  
timbales, and the great Mark "Markolino" Dimond on piano. With "The  
Hustler," "Se Acaba Este Mundo," "Guajiron," and "Havana."
Highly recommended. (BP)
Description: Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe.
SONG TITLES:
1. The Hustler (6:29) 2. Que Lio (4:34) 3. Montero (4:18) 4. Se Acaba  
Este Mundo (4:18) 5. Guajiron (5:58) 6. Eso Se Baila Asi (5:15) 7.  
Havana (6:25)
MUSICIANS:
• Pablo Rosario : Bongo
• Hector "Bucky" Andrade: Congas
• Nicky Marrero: Timbales
• Santi Gonzalez: Bajo
• Mark "Markolino" Dimond: Piano
• Joe Santiago: Trombon
• Willie Colon: Trombon
• Hector Lavoe: Voz principal
Price: $13.98
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CONJUNTO IMAGEN
Christmas With Imagen - Guests Yomo Toro & José Fajardo
R & E Music
Originally released: 1996
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Here's a classic 1996 Christmas release from Ernie  
Acevedo and Conjunto Imagen. This one features the great cuatrista  
Yomo Toro and legendary flautist José Fajardo, trumpeter Hector  
"Bomberito" Zarzuela and bassist Guillermo Edgehill.
Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Christmas Medley 2. Fiesta En Navidad 3. Imagen Navideña 4.  
Rumores 5. Sin Ganas 6. Tumba, Tres Y Bongo 7. La Doctora (Instrumental)
MUSICIANS:
• Ernie Acevedo: Congas/Coro
• Jr. Rivera: Tres/Co-Leader
• Angelo Gonzalez: Musical director, coro, trumpet
• Rober Rodriguez Jr.: Trumpet
• Eddie Del Rio: Trumpet
• Louis Arona: Bass
• Excer Rivera: Piano
• Nelson "Aceite" Roman: Bongo bell
• Jesus Serrano: Vocals
• Jr. Santos: Vocals
• Lillian "Lee" Malavet: Vocals & coros
• Raffy Diaz Jr. : Vocals I
• Invited Guests: Yomo Toro: Cuatro
• Sergio Ortiz: Vocals
• Ralphael Dejesus: Coro
• Hector "Bomberito" Zarzuela: Trumpet
• Guillermo Edgehill: Bass
• Landy Felix: Bass
• Alberto Capo: Piano
• Jose Fajardo: Flute
Price: $15.98
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ORQUESTA MAZACOTE
En Vivo Desde Las Vegas
OLM Records
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Live from Los Vegas. With vocalists Phil Robinson,  
Leonel (El Presidente), Dervy Rojas, and Mazacote. Also with Niño  
Jesus on tres and flute.
Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Tema Intro 2. La Negra Tomasa 3. Baile Usted 4. Baranquilla 5.  
Raices 6. Dulce Amor 7. Un Verano En New York 8. Gran Final
MUSICIANS:
• Phil Robinson: Canta
• Leonel (El Presidente): Canta
• Dervy Rojas: Canta
• Mazacote: Canta
• Pancho Roman: Timbales
• George Lopez: Bass
• Matt Nathan: Piano
• Jose Assef: Bongo
• Orlando "Mazacote" Lopez: Congas
• Bobie Loya: Trumpet
• John Le Febvre: Trumpet
• Eric Jorgenson: Trombone
• Gary Eisenberg: Trombone
• Niño Jesus: Flauta and tres
Price: $15.98
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RICKY MARTIN
Black & White Tour CD & DVD Set
Sony BMG
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; POP LATIN
EditorsPick: Over one hour of live performances from the 2007 sold- 
out worldwide tour. Features the hits "Tu Recuero," "Pegate," Vuelve"  
& "I Don't Care." CD & DVD combo pack.
(from the liners) (DR)
SONG TITLES:
1. CD: Intro/Pegate/Raza De Mil Colores/Por Arriba, Por Abajo (5:39)  
2. I Don't Care/Maria Mix (4:46) 3. Vuelve (5:07) 4. Revolucion  
(4:15) 5. It's Alright (4:32) 6. Livin' La Vida Loca (3:53) 7. Somos  
La Semilla (4:07) 8. Rave Intro/Drop It On Me/Lola, Lola/The Cup Of  
Life (12:20) 9. Tal Vez (4:34) 10. Tu Recuerdo (Feat. La Mari Of  
Chambao) (5:42) 11. DVD: Intro 12. Pegate/Raza De Mil Colores/Por  
Arriba, Por Abajo 13. I Don't Care/Maria Mix 14. Hindu Transition 15.  
Fuego De Noche, Nieve De Dia 16. Revolucion 17. Livin' La Vida Loca  
18. Asignatura Pendiente 19. La Bomba 20. The Cup Of Life 21. Tu  
Recuerdo (Feat. La Mari Of Chambao)
Price: $21.98
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PEDRO "CONGA" LOPEZ Y SU ORQUESTA INTERNACIONAL
Salsa Exitos
Musical Productions/Sony BMG
Originally released: 1997
Reissued: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Good compilation of salsa from bandleader and  
percussionist Pedro "Conga" López. With "Si Supieras," "Me Niegas  
Tanto Amor," "Igual Que Una Fiera," "No Te Quites La Ropa" and more.
Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Si Supieras 2. Vicio 3. Me Niegas Tanto Amor 4. Noche De Mar 5. Tu  
Forma De Amar 6. Tu Manera De Amar 7. Igual Que Una Fiera 8. Te  
Quiero Amor 9. No Te Quites La Ropa 10. Quiero Volver A Querer 11.  
Amor, Amor, Amor 12. Amor De Cristal
Price: $15.98
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JUAN LUIS GUERRA Y 4:40
La Llave De Mi Corazón - Edicion Especial CD & DVD Set
EMI
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; POP LATIN
EditorsPick: New special edition: CD & DVD combo. This one also  
features CD bonus tracks.
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.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. CD: 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 (con El Prodigio) 9. Cancioncita De Amor 10.  
Sabia Manera 11. La Llave De Mi Corazón 12. Something Good (con  
Chiara Civello) 13. A La Vera (bonus Track) 14. Medicine For My Soul  
(feat. Taboo Of The Black Eyed Peas) 15. La Llave De Mi Corazon  
(Portuguese Version) 16. DVD: Medicine For My Soul 17. La Llave De Mi  
Corazón 18. Que Me Des Tu Cariño 19. Detrás De La Cámaras Video 20.  
La Llave De Mi Corazón 21. Galeria De Fotos
MUSICIANS:
• Juan Luis Guerra: Produccion, arreglos, guitarras, letra y musica
• Janina Rosado: Iano, teclados, melodica, bandoneon, secuencias y  
copias
• Juan De La Cruz (Chocolate): Tambora, timbal, congas, guiro,  
maracas y bongos
• Rafael German: Guira
• Rodhen Santos: Trompetas
• Jose Flete: Trombones
• Luis Del Rosario: Saxos alto y tenor
• Sandy Gabriel: Sax tenor en "Amores"
• Ed Calle: Sax tenor
• Abednego De Los Santos: Bajo
• Ramses Colon: Bajo acustico
• Isidro Bobadilla (Boba): Atabales y pecusion
• David Almengot: Atabeal
• Ezequiel Francisco: Drums
• El Prodigio: Acordeon
• Christopher Glansdorp: Violoncello
• Luis Payan: Steel guitar
• Juan Luis Guerra, Adalgisa Pantaleon, Roger Zayas, Juan Enrique  
Rizek Y Jania Rosado: Coros
Price: $17.98
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CHUITO EL DE BAYAMON
Chuito Y Natalia: Los Decanos De Los Cantores, Vol. 7
Ansonia
Reissued: 2007
Category: TROVA/CANCION/JIBARO; JIBARO; PUERTO RICO
EditorsPick: Just reissued from Ansonia. With "El Niño Campesino,"  
"El Jíbaro Bruto," "Vámanos P'al Campo" and more. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. El Niño Campesino 2. El Jíbaro Bruto 3. Vámanos P'al Campo 4.  
Consejo De Padre 5. A Los Isabelinos 6. Si Tu Me Das Una Cosa 7. Los  
Tres Santos Reyes 8. La Que No Muerde Patea 9. Navidades De Mi  
Infancia 10. Yo Me Vuelvo A Borinquen 11. Improvisando Y Cantando 12.  
Comparacíon
Price: $13.98
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LUIS QUINTERO Y SU CONJUNTO ALMA CIBAEÑA
El Rey De La Tambora Merengues, Vol. 1
Ansonia
Reissued: 2007
Category: MERENGUE/BACHATA; MERENGUE TIPICA
EditorsPick: Just reissued from Ansonia. With "Si Tú No, La Otra,"  
"Apágame La Mecha," "La Resbalosa" and more. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Si Tú No, La Otra 2. Apágame La Mecha 3. Conformidad 4. Fiesta En  
La Joya 5. La Resbalosa 6. El Pichoncito 7. La Mama Y La Hija 8. Dale  
Palo 9. Mi Caballo 10. El Papujito 11. Juanita Morel 12. Me Quiero Casar
Price: $13.98
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RAMITO
El Cantor De La Montaña, Vol. 6: Los Pares De Francia
Ansonia
Reissued: 2007
Category: TROVA/CANCION/JIBARO; JIBARO; PUERTO RICO
EditorsPick: Just reissued from Ansonia. With "Mil Felicidades," "Los  
Pares De Francia," "Jardines De Borinquen" and more. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Mil Felicidades 2. Los Pares De Francia 3. En El Juego De La Vida  
4. Jardines De Borinquen 5. Tesoro En El Caribe 6. Regalando Rosas 7.  
Amanecer Borincano 8. La Cruz De Tu Dolor 9. El Conde Olivero 10. Más  
Respeto A Puerto Rico 11. Dulce Patria Mía 12. Tristeza En Navidad
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LAS TRES GUITARRAS
Cuando Mis Hijos Crezcan, Las Tres Guitarras, Vol. 8
Ansonia
Reissued: 2007
Category: BOLERO; DUO/TRIO; PUERTO RICO
EditorsPick: Just reissued from Ansonia. With "Cuando Mis Hijos  
Crezcan," "Milagro," "Juanita" and more. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Cuando Mis Hijos Crezcan 2. Milagro 3. Por Fín 4. Juanita 5. Mi  
Nombre 6. Chorrito De Luz 7. Una Llanerita 8. No Te Vayas 9.  
Carmelita 10. Llegaste A Mí 11. Felicitación 12. El Ultimo Acto
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TRIO VEGABAJEÑO
Más Exitos Inmortales En Música Continua
Ansonia
Reissued: 2007
Category: BOLERO; DUO/TRIO; PUERTO RICO
EditorsPick: Just reissued from Ansonia. With "Asi," "Rayito De  
Luna," "Tres Palabras" and more. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Asi 2. Rayito De Luna 3. Tres Palabras 4. Ojos Tristes 5. Maria  
Elena 6. La Gloria Eres Tu 7. Amor Perfume De Gardenia 8. Las Hojas  
Muertas 9. Que Seas Feliz 10. Usted 11. Sin Ti 12. Hoja Seca 13. Amor  
Perdido 14. Cuando Ya No Me Quieras 15. Amor Perdido 16. Ya Es Muy Tarde
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WISIN & YANDEL
Los Extraterrestres
Universal/Machete
Originally released: 2007
Category: POP/OTHER; REGGAETON; PUERTO RICO
EditorsPick: Just in. New from the reggaetón duo. This one features  
guests Don Omar, Eve, Tony Dize, Jayko, Fat Joe, and Gadiel. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Intro 2. Ahora Es 3. Aprovechalo 4. Pideindo Calor 5. Control  
(Feat. Eve) 6. Un Anoche Mas 7. Dime Quines Son 8. Las Cosas Camiaron  
(Fea. Don Omar) 9. Sexy Movimiento 10. Ya Me Voy 11. Presion 12.  
Imaginate (feat. Tony Dize) 13. Te Hice Mujer 14. Como Tu No Hay  
Nadie (feat. Jayko) 15. Vicio De Ti 16. Jancueo (feat. Fat Joe) 17.  
Tu Ccuerpo Me Llama ( Feat. Gadiel) 18. Porque Me Tratas Asi?
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Highlights from the previous Descarga Review

PABLO "CHINO" NUÑEZ
Doctor Salsa - Chino Nuñez, Vol. 2
Infamous
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: You want the salsa? Can you handle the salsa? Here is  
the salsa! After his power-punch It's SHO Time ('05), we wondered if  
Chino Nuñez could possibly return with a project of equal propulsion.  
Well folks, the Doctor is in the house, and he's got the cure. If  
this one doesn't get them dancing, there just ain't no pulse. With  
singers Hector Papote Jimenez (who's currently featured on the  
acclaimed Zon Del Barrio cd), Ray Viera, Carlos Rosario, Rey  
Sepulveda, Tony Perez, Jose Papo Rivera and Yoko Mimata, Doctor Salsa  
seems always on the verge of eruption. And Nuñez' timbales, of  
course, do not escape unscathed. Listen to him make them scream for  
mercy on the commanding opening track "Te Invita." This boy can play:  
pure salsa sparks. And listen to Jose Papo Rivera's handling of Julio  
Cueva's steamroller "Permiteme Soñar" - a treasure that leads into  
"Aveces," a composition by Héctor Luis Pagán. This album highlight  
features Spanish Harlem Orchestra veterans Raul Agraz and Peter  
Nater, helping to make it the salsa monster it is. Other  
participating musicians are trumpeter Richie Viruet, bone player Luis  
Bonilla, pianist Edwin Sanchez, conguero Willie Romero and first- 
class coroistas Frankie Vasquez, Eddie Rosado, Willie Ruiz, and  
Chuito De Jesus.
Complaints? The 40-1/2 minutes of Doctor Salsa goes by way too fast.  
A big DJ Alert. Zero filler. A salsa lovers must-have.
Very Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Te Invito 2. Doctor Salsa 3. Mi Tambor Y Yo 4. Hoy Les Cantamos 5.  
Llego Mi Oportunidad 6. Mi Islita 7. Permiteme Soñar 8. Aveces 9.  
Vine Aqui
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JOHNNY BLAS & HIS LATIN JAZZ
Indestructible Spirit
CuBop
Originally released: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: What an intriguing Latin jazz project - his first  
release since his '99 King Conga. On this one, Mr. Blas, known for  
his strong conga playing, also picks up the soprano sax for "Afro- 
Rican" - a return to his first instrument. You'll hear all original  
material here, mostly written by Blas. I like the funky, somewhat off- 
kilter, feel of "Puerto Rico Rico," a track that features a cuatro  
interlude by Jeff Hawley. These are unique, tumbao-driven,  
compositions that use some traditional Afro-Cuban protocols as  
springboards to venture into less traveled territory. The over 9  
minute Dan Weinstein composition "Barry Rogers" - an homage to the  
great trombonist, surprisingly, doesn't feature a trombone. Instead,  
Ray Zepeda articulates the melancholy via soprano sax. Don't expect  
business as usual here. These are original vision pieces that, at  
times, take a turn for the strange. In the case of "Indestructible  
Spirit," the turn is even eerie. It's a good segue into the more  
upbeat, two-trombone "Boogaloo Blas." Blas is peculiar ...in a good  
way; He's clearly not interested in rehash. We could use a few more  
like him.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Oaklands Mambo (4:23) 2. Puerto Rico Rico (7:04) 3. Lubi (5:42) 4.  
Barry Rogers (9:21) 5. Afro Rican (7:43) 6. Indestructible Spirit  
(4:13) 7. Boogaloo Blas (4:21) 8. A Song For Rose (3:41) 9. Cha Cha  
Para Ti (6:14)
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MAURICIO SMITH JR.
Together Again
Majusi Productions
Originally released: 2007
Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: Here's a terrific Latin jazz record by flute and sax  
player Mauricio Smith Jr., son of the respected flutist and composer.  
Pretty big shoes to fill, as the late Mauricio Smith Sr. played  
alongside some of Latin music royalty: Willie Colón, Joe Cuba, Mongo  
Santamaria, Dizzy Gillespie, Patato, Jimmy Bosch, etc. etc.. On this  
album, Smith Jr. interprets some of his father's compositions such as  
"Madera" and "Together Again." He's joined by bassists Maximo  
Rodriguez and Rubén Rodriguez, pianists Igor Atalita and Roberto  
Pérez, timbalero Jose Papo Boine and others, who take on Cal Tjader's  
"Sabor," Miles Davis' "Seven Steps to Heaven," "Obsesion" the Rafael  
Hernández classic and Marcelino Thompson's "Lluvia." Smith can  
certainly make his flute dance. Listen to his adept handling of  
"Total," the guaracha-jazz that features singer Orlando Aviles. There  
are two pretty spectacular bonus tracks: "Cast Your Fate to the  
Wind" (Vince Guaraldi and Carel Werver) and "Maquina" (Smith Sr.) -  
these are from a different session that featured Sal Cuevas on bass,  
Papo Pepin on congas, violinist Alfredo De La Fe and drummer Robbie  
Ameen. And man, these tracks simply drip with sabor.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Lluvia (3:44) 2. Cast Your Fate To The Wind (6:33) 3. Madera  
(4:22) 4. Sabor (4:20) 5. Total (4:36) 6. Seven Steps To Heaven  
(6:19) 7. Obsession (8:36) 8. LTL (Learning The Language) (4:48) 9.  
Together Again (8:35) 10. Maquina (9:45)
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SEXTETO LATINO MODERNO
Al Acecho - De Colombia Para El Mundo
Sexteto Latino (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA COLOMBIA; COLOMBIA
EditorsPick: Produced by German Villareal, who's also guest  
percussionist on Al Acecho, this spirited vibes-based salsa-jazz  
release from Colombia swings. There are original tracks like the  
sublime "El Swing De Mi Barrio" and "Rico y Melodióso" - both  
composed by pianist and musical director Yasser Aguancha, as well as  
interpretations of Tito Puente's "Picadillo," Dizzy Gillespie's "A  
Night In Tunisia" and Duke Ellington's "In a Sentimental Mood." And  
Sexteto Latino Moderno does justice to Louie Ramirez' timbale anthem  
"El Títere." And there is an especially jazzy interpretation of  
Moises Simon's "El Manicero" that really gets the juices flowing.  
With timbalero Carlos Portilla, vibist Cesar Castillo, Christian  
Salazar on bass, and others. Also with singers Luis Zapata and  
Renaldo Gordon.
Colombia continues to walk the walk. Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Tarde En Verano (4:10) 2. El Swing De Mi Barrio (4:20) 3.  
Picadillo (4:56) 4. Despedida (3:39) 5. Rico Y Melodioso (6:13) 6.  
Privilegio (3:39) 7. In A Sentimental Mood (4:27) 8. A Night In  
Tunesia (4:34) 9. El Viaje (5:02) 10. El Títere (3:15) 11. Arriésgate  
(4:09) 12. El Manicero (4:13)
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BLACK SUGAR SEXTET
Estamos Azucar...! Lucho Cueto Presents Black Sugar Sextet
Latin Sound Records
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: High expectations percolated for months before the  
release of Estamos Azucar...!, the debut release of the New York  
based Black Sugar Sextet led by veteran salsa pianist Lucho Cueto,  
whose phone-book sized resume lists names like Azuquita, Jimmy  
Delgado, Imagen and Junior Gonzalez. The project turned out to be a  
dynamic vibes-based salsa and Latin jazz project that, at times,  
conjures the spirit of Son Boricua, another band that Cueto has been  
a part of. Son Boricua's founder, José Mangual Jr., is one of the  
many vocalists with Black Sugar, some of the others being Tito Allen,  
Willie Amadeo, Joe King and Maximo Rodriguez. There are special  
guests too: vibes/marimba player Dave Samuels, flautist Dave  
Valentin, and singer Kim De Los Santos who does a fine job on the  
title track "Estamos Azucar." Mike Freeman does a superb job on  
vibes, and the heavy-duty percussion parts are driven by Luisito  
Quintero (timbales), Roberto Quintero (congas, batá) and bongocero  
Carlito Soto. Listen to them go to task on "Pa' Colombia Entera," and  
the jazzy Roberto Quintero composition "Descarga Azucar." The band  
also takes on the classic Fania All Star's "Anacaona" (Tite Curet  
Alonso), one of two bonus tracks. Also with bassist Jose Tabares.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Copacabana 2. Naci Moreno 3. Pa' Colombia Entera 4. El Muñeco De  
La Ciudad 5. El Condor Pasa 6. La Hija De Lola 7. My Funny Zule (And  
Her 28 Friends) 8. Estamos Azucar 9. Descarga Azucar 10. Scape 11.  
Copacabana (English Version) 12. Bonus Tracks: Anacaona 13. Decidete
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RAY VIERA
Trombao
Ray Viera
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: "Trombao" is right. Funky trombones are all over the  
place on this sumptuous new salsa release by singer Ray Viera.  
Harkening back to Eddie Palmieri's La Perfecta, Viera makes superb  
use of the trombones' power of persuasion. Viera, who has worked with  
Palmieri (La Perfecta II), Los Soneros Del Barrio, George Delgado and  
Chino Nuñez, wrote all of the compositions on Trombao with the  
exception of Pedro Brunet's classic "Tratame Como Soy," which he  
handles with great savvy. Listen to the three trombones weave a  
blustery wave of sound in that track. There's somthing about the  
power of multiple trombones that's pretty darn stunning.
The rich heritage of classic salsa, particularly the Fania  
sensibility, has clearly helped to define Viera's aesthetic. With  
titles like "Son , Guaracha, y Guaguanco," the cuatro spiced "Un Niño  
Jibaro En La Ciudad," and "Mi Montuno Monte Adentro" you could easily  
be reading the back of a vintage Roberto y Su Nuevo Montuno album.  
And Viera enlisted veterans Marty Sheller, Luis  Cruz and Jose Madera  
for the arrangements: some serious talent. And Viera can rock the  
house. Listen to his handling of the dynamic "Valluna Mando Caleña,"  
or his robust attack on "Oracion Al Padre Celestial." And on Richie  
Viruet's arrangement of "Cancion Pa' Abuelito," Viera lets completely  
loose. On this track, the trombones break out with moña madness. It's  
the essence of classic salsa, here and now...
Very Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Son, Guaracha, Y Guaguanco 2. Tratame Como Soy 3. Por Bella Que  
Eras Blues 4. Un Mundo Cruel 5. Valluna Mando Caleña 6. Un Niño  
Jibaro El La Ciudad 7. El Hombre Mas Feliz 8. Oracion Al Padre  
Celestial 9. Cancion Pa' Abuelito 10. Mi Montuno Monte Adentro
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ZON DEL BARRIO
Cortijo's Tribe - La Tribu De Cortijo
Universal/Protel
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Zon Del Barrio's debut release is a fervent celebration  
of Puerto Rican salsa and, in particular, the intelligence, swing and  
spirit of the legendary band Cortijo y Su Combo and their vocalist,  
the great sonero Ismael Rivera. This dance party supreme features  
Cortijo compositions like "El Chivo," "El Negro Bembón," and "Quitate  
de la Via, Perico" as well as original tracks that serve to enhance  
the tribute. Guest singer Sammy Ayala, who contributed three  
compositions, adds old school flavor and authenticity to an already  
top-notch project. And legendary cuatrista Yomo Toro also graces  
Cortijo's Tribe. Young singer Hector "Papote" Jimenez handles the  
material with flair and authority: listen to his handling of the  
fiery "Gulliver." Clearly, bandleader and percussionist Aurora Flores  
knows the music inside and out - she's able to channel the essential  
Cortijo here: The fresh new version of "Tuntuneco," which originally  
appeared on Cortijo's Bueno...y Qué?, sounds as if he's, somehow, at  
the helm. Flores also peppers in a bit of bomba y plena, Puerto Rican  
roots music that Cortijo helped to popularize. It makes sense, and  
helps to establish the musical heritage. With liner notes by  
musicologist Rene López.
Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. El Chivo 2. El Negro Bembon 3. Quitate De La Via, Perico 4. Ay Que  
Ver 5. Cumbita 6. Tuntuneco 7. Cortijo Su Apellido 8. Rafael Cortijo  
9. Te Conoci 10. Guagua De Toulouse 11. Mi Bandera 12. Gulliver 13.  
Severa 14. Oi Una Voz 15. Revolu 16. Yubaye-Bye Finale
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K-OBA
Salsa Tropical
K-Oba
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: A true Calí-Miami collaboration. Get past the budget- 
minded cover and you'll find yourself dancing to some of best, fresh  
and feverish, salsa out there right now. Opening with a blistering  
"Ya No Creo En Ti," young singer Ralphy Ray takes the song by the  
collar and doesn't let go. This guy is good, as is second singer  
Ricardo Lasso Mancilla, who handles "El Ilegal" and "Retorno Caleño"  
with a svelte proficiency. The arrangements, by pianist Juan Chunga,  
Elmer Daza and Isbel Chamizo, are crisp and to the point. Check out  
the infectious "Asi Naci," a favorite that seems to be written  
especially for singer Ralphy Ray who kicks it into gear early on. No- 
nonsense, zero-filler salsa.
K-Oba ends the album with "Ofelia, Cumbia Mix," flexing the Colombian  
muscle. It's a good exclamation point to a concise, tightly packed,  
salsa splash. DJ Alert, and Highly Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Ya No Creo En Ti 2. El Gallo De Teresa 3. El Ilegal 4. Feo Feo  
(feat. Marlont Rhenals Y Candyman) 5. Reforno Caleño 6. Sin Ti 7. Asi  
Naci 8. Ofelia, Cumbia Mix
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