Latin Boogaloo [Import]

Track Listings

1. Pete's Boogaloo

2. Chancletero

3. Do The Boogaloo

4. Ya Llego

5. Guagaloo (Guajira Boogalo

6. Organizate

7. Juliana

8. Aburunao

Latin Boogaloo,Pete Rodriguez,Fania,Latin

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Latin Boogaloo [Import]

Tracks:

Se Lola
Todo Tiene Su Final
Maria
Junio 73
Calle Luna Calle Sol
Voso
Dde Suerte
Guajira Ven

Customer Reviews:

A classic salsa album.......2006-08-03

Only some simple words: if you like salsa and don't have it, you don't know about salsa, if you have it and don't like it, don't try salsa any more: This is one of the classical and great salsa album.

Mongo Santamaria - Greatest Hits [Bonus Tracks]

Average customer rating:

WE GOT LATIN SOUL !
Take this release for what it is!
Pink 'Palm Beach'
A Man Called Mongo.
Smokin' cool beatz...

Mongo Santamaria - Greatest Hits [Bonus Tracks]
Mongo Santamaria
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Ever since Ramón "Mongo" Santamaría arrived in the United States from Cuba in the late 1940s and hooked up with bebop legend Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, and Pérez Prado, he's been the most imitated conga drummer in Latin jazz and salsa music. Further, his pioneering flute-violin charanga bands have almost singly expanded the parameters of Latin sounds in America.

These 1960s Columbia Records sides contain his coveted hip-shaking pop covers with flutist Hubert Laws, master santero Julito Collazo, drummer Bernard Purdie, and trumpeter Marty Sheller, with Santamaría and company conjuring up fun and campy red-beans-and-rice versions of Top 40 soul classics. Santamaría lays the boogaloo down on James Brown's "Cold Sweat," the Temptations' "Cloud Nine," Ritchie Valens's "La Bamba" and Booker T. and the MG's' hit, "Green Onions." But make no mistake, Mongo Santamaría was no novelty act. His rendition of Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man" and his own composition, the 6/8 syncopated standard, "Afro Blue"--recorded by legions of musicians, including John Coltrane, and captured live on this compilation--best showcases his thunderous and articulate polyrhythmic genius linking Africa and the Americas. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

WE GOT LATIN SOUL !.......2006-06-17

Mongo Santamaria was one of the best latin jazz artists of his time. Rest in salsa heaven !!

Take this release for what it is!.......2004-03-05

1960's: Early corporate controlled commercial "Latin-Jazz." Read the liner notes. Mongo did it for the opportunity Columbia offered him and for the bread! He was making a living doing what he loved, can't really bust his chops for that. But he was/is a talent and his band had a sound. Okay it's commercial... but so was just about everything else on the radio in the 60's. Think about it... 60's radio, Beatles, Honky Tonk, Commercial Jazz -- the 70's had some alternative/progressive stuff going on early, but then the suits took over... 80's commercialism, 90's commercialism... here we are 21st century... what have we got? 60's radio... commercial, "smooth jazz"... maybe Mongo was the smooth jazz of the 60's... wait, wasn't that the West Coast Jazz scene? Mongo is early Latin Jazz. Earth, Wind and Fire, Santana, Mandrill were all inspired by it. If you're into a heavy jazz experience... this ain't it brother and sisters. But it's ALL good!

Pink 'Palm Beach'.......2003-10-31

The last cut, the exquisite 'Afro Blue' is worth the price of the CD or, at least, that is what I am telling myself now that I own it. 'Watermelon Man' adds the other star for nostalgia's sake and 'Chili Beans' is admittedly funky. What remains though is a strange excursion into commercial bugaloo and R&B - think 'Austin Powers' meets 'Beach Blanket Bingo' - actually painful to listen to. It must have been a case of an artist (get 'Afro Roots' or 'Sabroso') providing what his producers and market demanded. Danceability? If you're throwing a 'Retro-Retro 60's' party, this is the CD for it; bring your pink 'Palm Beach' sport coat and your madras shorts.

A Man Called Mongo........2003-05-22

During his long and extensive career, Mongo Santamaria fused sensual Cuban rhythms with r&b and jazz, making him one of the most revered musicians of our time. This hits collection compiles sixteen of the percussionist's most essential recordings, and they all have "class" written all over them. Covering material from the mid to late 1960s, the music here conjures up images of a hot July beach party, tequilas and all. He admirably covers the Otis Redding classic "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay"--years before Michael Bolton had the chance to butcher it. There's also the groovy sax-flavored "Twenty Five Miles," the breezy "Fat Back," and "Cold Sweat." But this disc saves the best for last with the closing track, a 10 minute live recording of "Afro Blue." If you want to bear witness to the depth of Mongo's talent, then hear this jam, which is a memorable mix of Cuban percussion and traditional jazz. Thanks to the perfect harmony in which the band performs, "Afro Blue" is a brilliant piece of work that gets under your skin and stubbornly stays there. To be honest, I was introduced to Santamaria through my Dad, who was a huge fan of not only jazz, but particularly Latin-flavored jazz. When I learned of Mongo's passing, I revisited his work and decided to pick up this disc, which instantly gave me childhood memories. But even more important than that, this hits collection is a great survey that loudly answers the question, "What was so great about Mongo Santamaria?" The answer lies in this CD.

Smokin' cool beatz..........2002-11-19

I love this cd from it's begin...

Cloud Nine - my fave on this...
We Got Latin Soul - keeps me on my feet...
El Pussy Cat - i just love it's rhythm...
Afro Blue - 'til it's end...

Tracks:

Introduction - Paco Navarro
Por Eso Yo Canto Salsa - Fania All-Stars
Pedro Navaja - Willie Colon & Ruben Blades
Azucar Negra - Celia Cruz
El Cantante - Hector Lavoe
Sonora Pal' Bailador - Sonora Poncena
Dejame Sonar - Tito Puente & Tony Vega
Mi Primera Rumba - India & Eddie Palmieri
Mentiras - Oscar D'Leon
Salsa Caliente - Orquesta De La Luz
Los Tenis - El Gran Combo

Tracks:

Sonambulo - Tito Nieves
Si Tu No Te Fueras - Marc Anthony
Experto En Ti - Cheo Feliciano
Otra Noche Caliente - Louie Ramirez & Ray De La Paz
Oue Manera De Quererte - Gilberto Santa Rosa
Salsumba - Tito Puente & Domingo Quinones
Una Aventura - Grupo Niche
Torero - Orquesta Guayacan
Disculpeme Senora - Jose Alberto 'El Canario'
Puerto Rico - Frankie Ruiz
Bonus Track 1 - The 20th Anniversary Of The NY Salsa Festival

Customer Reviews:

Pretty good!!.......2006-07-28

Sounds great and very well put together. But, If you don't like the live concert sound with audience background noise this cd is not for you.

Ahhh, real salsa, the kind you rarely hear anymore!.......2006-02-24

Every single artist on this CD wears a crown for his/her craft! The days when you could (without fear) stand and dance to the music at the Fania All Stars at Madison Square Garden are gone...but the legacy will never fade. This CD envelops the hearer with the sound of every instrument played and the ballads bathe your ears like a warm waterfall. A must-have for every latino who truly appreciates his/her culture! Pass it on to the next generation.....

Salsa Artistes At Play.......2006-02-03

Live performances that should please both salsa and jazz fans. The Artistes are evidently having a good time playing with and to the audience, judging by the amount of applause generated at appropriate moments. It all makes you wish that you had been there in Madison Square Garden.
The downside to this collection is that you can't really mix the applause out, so I'm going to save this gem to enjoy in the comfort of my own home.

Good album, but sounds a little off.......2004-06-25

I'd give it 4 stars but the introduction tracks are annoying and the "live" sound sounds fake to me. The crowd feels artificial, the recordings sound almost studio like, and the segways don't sound right.
If you can get past that, the music is great.

A fantastic album.......2004-01-16

Put this on when you want to dance!

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El Juicio - Willie Colon

El Juicio
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Customer Reviews:

El Juicio - Willie Colon.......2007-06-09

Salsa as it should always be excellent music and service

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Awesome Salsa selections!!
Hot Salsa!
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A very decent Salsa CD
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Customer Reviews:

Awesome Salsa selections!!.......2006-07-27

This is a good choice for me because the song selections are very uptempo and not the usually repetitive salsa beats!! I would recommend this CD to people who like to dance and for those who also appreciate good vocals!!

Hot Salsa!.......2005-10-15

Man! This CD takes me back. Tons of great songs on it from when I was first learning to Salsa. Good times. Good music. Worth every penny!

Good mix.......2005-08-10

I grew up listening to this music. Is a good variety and the sound quality is good too. I'll recommend it to anyone who wants to have a good salsa selection from the 90's.

A very decent Salsa CD.......2004-12-01

I have this and many people have borrowed it from me. I especially like the 1st song. There are some songs that don't appeal to me that much, which is why I give it a 4 star instead of 5, but overall, an excellent album.

An Excellent dance compilation.......2004-02-02

I have a love of dancing mambo, this is one of the best compilations around for dance music for salsa and mambo used in dance competitions all over....I reccomend it, I have not gotten tired of it for the 6 years I have owned it.

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I remember Barretto (The Acid Conga) player!

Best of Ray Barretto
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Fuerza Gigante - Ray Barretto
Night in Tunisia - Ray Barretto
Al Ver Sus Campos - Ray Barretto, Adalberto Santiago
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Rhythm of Life - Ray Barretto
Tuyo y lo Mio - Ray Barretto
Granada - Ray Barretto
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Prestame Tu Mujer - Ray Barretto, Adalberto Santiago
Mirame de Frente - Ray Barretto, Adalberto Santiago
Llantto de Crocodrilo - Ray Barretto, Adalberto Santiago
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Que Bonita Es Mi Tierra - Ray Barretto, Adalberto Santiago
Dia Sere Feliz - Ray Barretto
Piensa en Mi - Ray Barretto
Ya Vez - Ray Barretto, Adalberto Santiago
Mi Dedication - Ray Barretto

Customer Reviews:

I remember Barretto (The Acid Conga) player!.......2006-03-30

I personally do not consider this CD his best. He has other albums with better music. Barretto ranks as one of my favorite conga players. On this CD he does not have many conga solos but, the songs are very good. He was one of the first New York Ricans to interpret the Afro-Cuban music in New York, with the hit "El Watusi". To me my favorite albums from him are "Que Viva La Musica" and "Acid/Head Sounds". I still remember him doing a conga duel with Mongo at the Yankee Stadium during the Fania All Stars concert, it was difficult for the crowd to take sides between him and Mongo, these guys really put up a great show that night. The concert had to be cancelled do to an uncontrolled fight between the fans. I also remember him when he came to Miami (1977) to play with Fania All Stars at The Miami Beach Convention Center. The place was packed, and all the Miami Beach residents (Elderly Jews) were amazed at the enormous young Latin crowd. I had a good time seen all my favorite Latin celebrities on stage for the first time. It was a sad day for me when I was informed by my Puerto Rican friends of his recent death. Another good conguero leaves us. +Ray Barretto+ R.I.P

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some great stuff here
A Forgotten Icon of 60's Pop Culture
A five-star mixed review
William Correa (aka Willie Bobo) Classics
Fried Neckbones & Some Home Fries

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Customer Reviews:

some great stuff here.......2006-07-03

Willie Bobo is the guy who popularized the "boogaloo" sound. These two CD's showcases this style from the mid 60's. It's a combination of pop, latin and jazz all rolled into one. A couple of the cuts are classics (Spanish Grease, and Fried Neck Bones). Spanish Grease is the inspiration for No-one To Depend On by Santana, almost note for note.

A Forgotten Icon of 60's Pop Culture.......2003-03-22

In the 60's, Willie Bobo created a bridge between Popular and Latin music using an ensemble of instruments that included electric bass and guitar and no keyboards. He used Popular songs and transformed them with Latin rhythms to create a truly unique sound. This allowed for an entire industry of songs to be created by many great artists and composers. Using Willie as an inspiration, Santana created many of his signature styles from these early recordings. If you listen to the music used in the first Austin Powers movie, you will hear Willie's style being used to signify the 60's culture. This man was never given credit for his contribution to the American Pop Culture of the 60's and beyond.

A five-star mixed review.......2002-06-15

This cd would be six stars if possible if all the other tracks but 'Spanish Grease' and 'Fried Neckbones and Some Homefries'. were removed. As it is, it gets a five. Grooves don't get any better than this.

William Correa (aka Willie Bobo) Classics.......2001-04-06

Can something recorded nearly fifty years ago sound fresh today? The answer is yes.....and no. The classic cuts from these two reissues are magnificent examples of where the merging of r&b, jazz and latin music were heading, unfortunately pop got in the way. The standout tracks make this CD worth the price, you can always skip over the songs that attempted to win over the pop audiences of the time. Of the two CD's here on one disc probably "Spanish Grease" is the better of the two. The best tracks are those con sabor(tasty) like the classic "Fried Neck Bones and Some Home Fries" easily the best song with its refrain played over jazzy chops and incessant timbales,"Spanish Grease" the original Willie Bobo penned song with its quajira refrain and soulful interplay of English and Spanish, "Hurt So Bad" is one of the few times the recreation of a pop standard works on the CD, it's much better than Little Anthony and The Imperials hit verson of the times, well that and "It's not Unusual" where Bobo takes a rare lead vocal complete with thick accent English or is that Spanish? It is a fun CD, full of latin jazz as it was and even where it shouldn't have been. A bit of nostalgia, an original blend of cultures on wax that sounds as fresh today as yesterday, if you're old enough to remember of course. A bargain for latin jazz affionados, a classic timbale band leader brought back to life on CD for a listen to a sound that influenced the future of hybrid latin jazz and roc. The accompanying booklet adds to the historical significance of these recordings, complete with original liner notes from the original albums.

Fried Neckbones & Some Home Fries.......2000-09-29

Beat Takeshi, the Japanese doppelganger of Robert De Niro, gets into his stolen police car, a black Lexus IS 200 (ok tex, you have an IS 300, so??). He unzips the sunroof, fold's down his Beat Takeshi Raybans (as featured in the Japanese Ganster flick "Hana Bi") jumps in 3rd gear to 100kmh and slowly screams "Fried Neck Bones and Some Fries". Again and again.

The security guard looks at me, my ID pass, and waves me into the car park. I meekly make Willie go quiet. Beat would have let it blare and stared inscrutably.

Tracks:

Introduction
Canto a Borinquen
Popurri Navide
Traigo La Salsa
Aires de Navidad
Murga Paname
Esta Navidad
Vive Tu Vida Contento

Customer Reviews:

An "assault" with the best salsa ever produced.......2007-02-28

I had heard very good comments of this production since long ago and, in many opportunities, I was close to get one of those old vynil-made records but I didn't. For more than 30 years, I have listened to hundreds of times songs like "Canto a Borinquen", Traigo la Salsa", "La Murga Panameña" and the song which I like the most: "Aires de Navidad" (far the most famous of all of these group of salsas in my country, Perú). However, it is not the same to hear these songs evenly one here and other there than hearing all of them together, in the sequence presented in this CD. The context of them is really impressive and this makes the difference. This CD is really an outstanding production. The sound recorded is original all along and the presentation of the CD is quite illustrative, accompanied by a small brochure that gives us a good view of the history of these salsas and their meaning as a part of the culture of Puerto Rico. Dear friends, if you are fans of Salsa, buy it new or used but don't lose the pleasure of listen to all this precious music and let you be "assaulted" by Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe and their friens of Fania,no matter if Christmas time has gone..

El mejor album de navidad .......2006-12-22

Es muy raro que usted vaya a una fiesta de navidad en Borinquen y no oiga este disco. Desde el 1972 ha sido consistentemente unos de los mayores disco de ventas tanto en el catalogo de Willie Colon como en el de Hector Lavoe. La combinacion de Hector Lavoe, Willie Colon y Yomo Toro es espectacular. Ademas, la secuela (Asalto Navideno Vol.II) es del mismo calibre.

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Best of not so best...

Very Best of
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Bang Bang
Cocinando
Ay Milagro
El Raton
Joe Cuba's Latin Hustle
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Quinto Sabroso
El Pito
Trip To Mamboland
Sock It To Me
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Mi Salsa Buena
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Joe Cuba's Madness Pts. 1 & 2
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Mujer Divina
Tortilla
Talk About Love
Alafia
Ritmo De Joe Cuba
Hey Joe, Hey Joe
Chango
Wakini
No Coman Cuento
To Be With You
Mi Lindo Son
Oh Yeah
Flaco's Cha Cha
Malanga Brava
Contigo Aprendi
Ya Se Acabo

Album Description

Fusing Latin sounds with those of R&B & jazz, Cuba & his sextet evolved a distinctive sound & here are 36 highlights on from key albums on two CDs. Charly. 2004.

Album Details

Fusing Latin Sounds with Those of R&B and Jazz, Cuba and his Sextet Evolved a Distinctive Sound and Here Are 36 Highlights from Key Albums the Group Recorded from the Mid 60's to 70's.

Customer Reviews:

Best of not so best..........2007-07-06

I'm a big fan of Joe Cuba's music which is why I bought this Best of Joe Cuba Sextet, but this best of album released by Charly is not so great.

The songs are of low quality (to the point of being muffled). They even went as far as trying to remix the original songs such as Bang Bang (one of my favorite Joe Cuba songs), which came out poorly. Advice to record distributors trying to make a quick buck with best of albums, don't mess with original classics. If so, then make it clear to the consumer and don't try to pass it off as a Best of album featuring classic "originals". Call it the "Best of poorly done re-mixes done on the cheap album".