Descarga Review: El Cantante on DVD! Victor Manuelle, Cintron, Kimbombo, Arturo Sandoval and more...

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El Cantante on DVD! Victor Manuelle, Cintron, Kimbombo, Arturo  
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Here are some new and reissued CDs and DVDs of interest...

MARC ANTHONY
El Cantante - The Movie DVD
Based On The Life Of Salsa Legend Héctor Lavoe
Picturehouse/New Line
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; FILM
EditorsPick: Just in time for the holidays!
It would be difficult for any salsa fan to resist this colorful,  
rhythm-packed, drug drenched interpretation of the life of superstar  
Héctor Lavoe. Jennifer López is, surprisingly, wonderful as Lavoe's  
wife Puchi - especially her transformative portrayal of the woman as  
the older, hardened, widower recanting her life with the singer.  
Those of you who are familiar with the meteoric rise of the  
transplanted Puerto Rican singer in the New York '70s salsa scene and  
his tragic ending might not find much information that's not already  
well documented, but seasoned salsa listeners will delight in  
spotting familiar faces peppered through the film. Ismael Miranda is  
quite powerful as Lavoe's unyielding father. Victor Manuelle plays  
Ruben Blades debuting the song "El Cantante" - a gift to Lavoe - in a  
small club. Yomo Toro's at a party, and one can spot Milton Cardona,  
Eddie Montalvo, Tito Allen and a host of other salsa notables  
throughout the film. Marc Anthony had obviously studied all available  
footage of Lavoe, and gets the inflections and moves down pat. He  
does a credible, if not quite compelling, job as the simultaneously  
rising and falling Lavoe, whose constant battles with personal demons  
push him further into drug addition, attempted suicide, a mental  
breakdown and worse. Well, you know how it goes. Anthony's singing  
is, however, phenomenal, as is the musical score by Sergio George.  
Note should be made of John Ortiz who played Willie Colón, Federico  
Castelluccio, who is perfect as the salsa mogul head of Fania, Jerry  
Masucci, and Nelson Vasquez whose remarkable, uncanny interpretation  
of Johnny Pacheco has to be seen to be believed. For the history, the  
music, and all the good guys getting their 15 minutes of fame...
Highly Recommended. (BP)
Special Features:
*The Sound and Heat of El Cantante
*Feature Commentaries with Director Leon Ichaso and Writers Todd  
Anthony Bello and David Darmstaedter.
MUSICIANS:
• Tito Allen
• Eddie Montalvo
• Papo Pepin
• Willie Villegas
• William Cepeda
• Pete Nater
• David Oquendo
• Ray Sepulveda
• Luis Quintero
• Marc Quiñones
• Sergio George
• Bobby Allende
• Milton Cardona
• Andy Gonzalez
• Alfredo De La Fe
• Brian Lynch
• Jimmy Bosch
• Nelson Gonzalez
• Jose Mangual Jr.
• Yomo Toro ...and many others
Price: $24.98
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CINTRON
Latin Soul
Camjam
Originally released: 2007
Category: LATIN SOUL/BOOGALOO; LATIN SOUL, BOOGALOO
EditorsPick: Jazzy salsa, Latin soul, a Philly soul medley and more.  
Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Cintron's Latin Soul (3:59) 2. Old School Philly (Together - I'm  
Stone In Love With You - You Take My Heart Away - LaLa Means I Love  
You) (5:37) 3. City Of Brotherly Love (3:22) 4. Eddie's Influence  
(5:09) 5. One More Song (2:54) 6. Are You The One? (4:01) 7. NADA  
(4:02) 8. Jelly Jam (4:23) 9. City Of Camden (4:50) 10. Together  
Alone (3:31) 11. Just Go Back (3:24) 12. Bonus Track (:50)
MUSICIANS:
• Edgardo Cintron: Timbales
• Hector Rosado: Congas
• James Dennis: Trumpet
• Anthony Bartolomeo: Vocals
• Tony Perez: Vocals
• Don Collins: Trombone
• Joe "Stetch" Vinson: Guitar
• Jimmy Lopez
• Rocco DePersia: Vocals
• Michael Pedicin, Jr.: Tenor sax
• Angel Velez: Trumpet
• Bob DePersia: Vocals
• JAYAR: Vocals, keyboard
• Gilberto Cruz: Baritone
• Edwin "Dice" Centeno: Bongos, bell
• Mike Colón: Bass
Price: $15.98
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VICTOR MANUELLE
Una Navidad - A Mi Estilo
Universal/Machete/Kiyavi
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: New Christmas project by Manuelle includes Angie  
Machado, Leny Prieto, cuatrista Edwin Colón Zayas and others. Review  
to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Lechon, Lechon, Lechon 2. Yo Me Voy Para Mi Tierra 3. Los Polvos  
Del Sahara 4. Amarren Al Puerco 5. Navidad En Mi Barrio 6. La Cama  
Cortita 7. Son De Parranda 8. Yo Traigo La Parranda
MUSICIANS:
• Angel "Angie" Machado: Trompeta
• Jan Duclerc: Trompeta
• Jesus Alonso: Trompeta
• Antonio "Toñito" Vazquez: Trombon
• Victor Vazquez: Trombon
• Sammy Velez: Sax baritono
• Robertito Perez: Bajo
• Jose A. "Leny" Prieto: Piano a acordeon
• Santiago "Chago" Martinez: Timbal, guiro y maracas
• Carmelo Alvarez: Bongo
• Gerardo Rivas: Conga
• Candido Reyes: Guiro tipico
• Edwin Colon Zayas: Cuatro
• Israel Velez: Pandero
• Charlie Donato, Ramon Rodriguez, Vicctor Manuelle, Yeika Alvarez,  
Yetzenia "Cusi" Alvarez: Coros
Price: $15.98
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KIMBOMBO ORQUESTA
El Nuevo Sonido De La Salsa
JKH (original import)
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA COLOMBIA; COLOMBIA
EditorsPick: New salsa from Colombia. Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. La Salsa Está Aquí 2. Tributo A Barranquilla 3. La Mujer Que Amo  
4. Ibagué 5. Mientras Te Olvido 6. Tú... Mi Inspiración 7. Y ...Qué  
Hiciste
MUSICIANS:
• Jose Ezequiel Cartagena: Bass, musical director
• Orlando Ortiz: Trompeta
• Carlos Arevalo: Trompeta
• Ricardo Palma: Trombon
• Amury Biscaino: Sax tenor
• Vicente Labrador: Bongo
• Alexander Cenquera: Conga
• Fernando Ospina "Perico": Timbal
• Juan Carlos Garcia "Profesor": Piano
• Dairo Londoño "Chapulin": Voz
• Arnaold Bonilla: Voz
• Alejandro Triana: Voz
• Ricardo Rivera: Voz
Price: $15.98
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ARTURO SANDOVAL
Live At The San Arbor Summer Festival - DVD
Bamboo Concerts
Originally released: 2007
Category: DVD; LATIN JAZZ
EditorsPick: Recorded at the Power Center for the Performing Arts,  
June 29, 2007. With bassist Armando Gola, conguero Tomas Cruz,  
others. Review to follow shortly. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. My Foolish Heart (3:44) 2. Having Fun (18:06) 3. Eastern Blues/ 
Blues For Diz (24:43) 4. Sureña (11:35) 5. Oscar (8:23) 6. Rhythm Of  
Our World (16:14) 7. Eso Es Lo Que Hay (12:21)
MUSICIANS:
• Arturo Sandoval: Trumpet, flugelhorn, piano, keyboards, timbales,  
cowbell, Jewish harp, vocals
• Armando Gola: Basses
• Tomas Cruz: Congas, maracas, percussion, vocals
• Alexis Arce: Drums, vocals
• Felipe Lamoglia: Tenor saxophone, vocals
• Dave Siegel: Piano, keyboards
Price: $19.95
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JUAN LUIS GUERRA Y 4:40
Archivo Digital 4.4
Universal
Originally released: 2007
Category: MERENGUE/BACHATA; MERENGUE
EditorsPick: Fine compilation of later career Juan Luis Guerra  
material. With "El Niagara En Bicicleta," "El Costo De La Vida,""La  
Cosquillita,""Bendita Tu Luz (Dueto Con Mana)" and much more.
Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. El Niagara En Bicicleta 2. Cuando Te Beso 3. El Costo De La Vida  
4. La Hormiguita 5. Mal De Amor 6. Vivier 7. Carta De Amor 8.  
Palomita Blanca 9. La Cosquillita 10. Tu Amapola Amigos 11. Quisiera  
Mi PC 12. Amor De Conuco Senorita 13. Bendita Tu Luz (Dueto Con Mana)  
14. Abriendo Caminos (Dueto Con Diego Torres)
Price: $16.98
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AVENTURA
Sold Out At Madison Square Garden: Kings Of Bachata - DVD
Sony Norte
Originally released: 2007
Category: MERENGUE/BACHATA; BACHATA
EditorsPick: Live from Madison Square Garden. With guests Gerry  
Grimaud, Jr. Aka Bombin' Gerry, Henry Santos Jeter, Hector "El  
Torito" Acosta, Wisin & Yandel, Anthony Santos, and violinist Miri  
Ben-Ari. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Intro: Featuring Gerry Grimaud, Jr. Aka Bombin' Gerry 2. Los  
Infieles 3. Angelito 4. Hermanita 5. Enseñame A Olvidar 6. Medley:  
Amor De Madre, Mi Niña Cambio, Un Chi Chi 7. La Pelicula 8. Lloro 9.  
9:15 Featuring Henry Santos Jeter 10. Voy Malacostumbrado Featuring  
Henry Santos Jeter 11. Me Voy Featuring Hector "El Torito" Acosta 12.  
Ella Y Yo Featuring Don Omar 13. Iraq Soldier Tribute: Lament 14.  
Jose Featuring Miri Ben-Ari On Violin 15. Todavia Me Amas 16. El  
Perdedor 17. Te Invito 18. Noche De Sexo Faturing Wisin & Yandel 19.  
Medley: Old School Aventura: Alexandra, No Lo Perdona Dios, Amor  
Bonito, Cuando Volveras? 20. Mujeriego 21. Ciego De Amor Featuring  
Anthony Santos 22. Un Beso 23. Mi Corazoncito
Price: $18.98 (DVD only) or $21.98 (DVD & CD Set)
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LOS HERMANOS ROSARIO
Aura
Sony/J&N
Originally released: 2007
Category: MERENGUE/BACHATA; MERENGUE
EditorsPick: New merengue release by one of the patriarchal merengue  
pop groups. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Con Agua Y Jabon 2. Alo 3. Tengo Envidia 4. Rumba 5. El Culpable  
6. Por Ti 7. El Milagro De Tus Ojos 8. Hieguyano 9. Tu Querias Mas  
10. Te Eche De Menos 11. Otra Vez A Sufrir 12. Me Voy Pal Pueblo 13.  
Karen
Price: $15.98
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VARIOUS ARTISTS
Las No. 1 De La Salsa, Vol 2
Sony BMG/Apollo/Norte
Originally released: 2007
Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA
EditorsPick: Excellent salsa compilation featuring Victor Manuelle's  
"Tengo Ganas," "Mi Desengaño" by Roberto Roena, "Amame" by Lalo  
Rodriguez, Frankie Ruiz' "Desnudate Mujer" and much more.
Recommended. (BP)
SONG TITLES:
1. Tengo Ganas - Victor Manuelle 2. Seduceme - India 3. Mi Mundo -  
Luis Enrique 4. Luna Negra - Rey Ruiz 5. Desnudate Mujer - Frankie  
Ruiz 6. Amame - Lalo Rodriguez 7. Tu Me Quemas - Eddie Santiago 8.  
Rie Y Llora - Celia Cruz 9. Marla Teresa Y Danilo - Hansel Y Raul 10.  
La Cartera - (Se Me Perdio La Cartera) - Orq. Harlow 11. Mi Desengaño  
- Roberto Roena 12. La Negra No Quiere - Grupo Niche
Price: $15.98
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Highlights from the previous Descarga Review

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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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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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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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?
Price: $15.98
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