ORQUESTA LA SOLUCION DE CHICAGO - EBIRAC RECORDS

ORQUESTA LA SOLUCION DE CHICAGO

As a follower and fanatic of this wonderful genre, I find this to be the Holy Grail of record collecting. Not because their hard to find or are obscure; simply the magic in their musical arrangements are sensational. I have placed some samples to prove my madness. ENJOY....

DESDE MI BARRIO DE CHICAGO

000-913
(SUFRIMIENTO)


MI BARRIO ES FUEGO
026
(PENSAMIENTO)


MI BARRIO SE QUEMO
0030
(LA GUERRA)

PONCHO SANCHEZ - PONCHO

PONCHO SANCHEZ

PONCHO
TREND RECORDS
DS - 799

Once again, another great buy from Ebay. I've been trying to stay away from sellers who inflate prices by bidding on the items themselves. This is an excellent record with a great "Mama Guela" version. Check out the magic Mr. Sanchez plays on its conga solo. WOW...

(MAMA GUELA)


SIDE:A
PONCHO'S MAMBO
BAILA MI GENTE
MORNING

SIDE:B
MAMA GUELA
GAVIOTA
MAMBO TERRIFICO
AL PON PAN

45 RPM MADNESS

CHARLY PALOMARES & BLANCOS Y NEGROS
GABAL RECORDS
DG - 187

Just got this 45 from Ebay today. Side A has a great Guaracha "Tarantula" and side B has a Cumbia. The "Tarantula" track is great for dance floors, hear it.....

SIDE: A LA TARANTULA

MANGUARE

MANGUARE

EGREM RECORDS
LD - 4040

Great overall record from this Cuban orchestra. This record has a special guest, the legendary Cubana, Omara Portuondo who vocalized the track " Junto a mi fusil, mi Son"

(JUNTO A MI FUSIL, MI SON)


SIDE:A
HAY EN TU PIEL MUJER
Y SI EL AMOR EN UNA OLA
SIN TREGUA CONTRA EL ENEMIGO
EN OCASO

SIDE:B
MUJER, SI LA DISTANCIA ES ESA HUELLA
POR UN CAMINO SEGURO
PARA HACERTE UN REGALO
JUNTO A MI FUSIL, MI SON

ORQUESTA EL SABOR DE NACHO VOL 4

ORQUESTA EL SABOR DE NACHO

VOL 4
HOROSCOPO RECORDS
SGH - 020

This is another gem I purchased at the records fair in New Haven, Connecticut last Sunday. I love the fact that this was a small orchestra but had a big sound. The version of "El Alacran " is killer. Hearrrr it!

(EL ALACRAN)


SIDE:A
ARROZ CON MANTECA
TODO ME GUSTA DE TI
EL JAIMAIQUINO
SABOR
ABRAZAME

SIDE:B
BIM BIM BOM BOM (QUE SE SEPA)
EL ALACRAN
EL MERENGUE DE SAN JUAN
DUENA DE MI CORAZON

45 RPM MADNESS

ENRIQUE LYNCH Y SU ORQUESTA

AL RECORDS
ST-1904

Again, another edition of 45 rpm madness! Madness I tell ya! On Sunday, I went to a record fair in New Haven, Connecticut. My goal was to come out with at least a good record. Well, I came out a happy man, several records and 45's. Money well spent! Especially with this Enrique Lynch beauty. I added a new twist with video of both sides of this 45. Enjoy.....

SIDE: A. Cara de Gitana

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SIDE: B. Estas Liquidao
___________________________________________________

BOBBY CRUZ Y SU COMBO
FONSECA RECORDS
1115

This 45 got me confuse, the artist is Bobby Cruz y su Combo. However, the vocalists are Carlitos Arroyo and Tony Garcia. I don't know if this is the same Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz we all know. On side A is a Wable Cha Cha called " El Maton" and side B is "Nebra Bombom" Tell you what though! They sure can MAMBO, MAMBO, MAMBO!!!!

(NEGRA BOMBOM)

LOS BLANCO - SIEMPRE ARRIBA Y EN EL AMBIENTE

LOS BLANCO

SIEMPRE ARRIBA Y EN EL AMBIENTE
DISCOMODA RECORDS
DCM-S 200

I bought this Los Blanco record because of the track "Like Latin". It's an original Bobby Valentin Latin Jazz composition. This tracks has tons of campana and deep trumpets the way Los Blancos know how to. ! I'm a big Valentin fan and I had to have it. For Latin Jazz lovers only...

(LIKE LATIN)


SIDE: A
PERDONAME
LA NEGRA TOMASA
DUDA Y REALIDAD
BAILANDO Y GOZANDO
LUNA DE ESPANA
MI ULTIMA ESPERANZA

SIDE:B
LA LLORONA
MUJER CALENA
DIA TRISTE
MI SALVE
MEZCLA BLANCO
LIKE LATIN

LA SONORA MODERNA DE RENE DE LA ROSA

LA SONORA MODERNA DE RENE DE LA ROSA
KEMO RECORDS

To finish my weekend update; this is trombonist Rene de la Rosa. Information on this record is limited, but it has plenty of sound. Here's some underground Guaguanco for you to enjoy.

(POR TI NO PIERDO LA VIDA)


SIDE:A
MACHACANDO
EN LA PUERTA DE TU CASA
TE TRAIGO GUAJIRA
COMO QUISIERA DECIRTE
ABRAZAME

SIDE: B
POR TI NO PIERDO LA VIDA
QUE TRISTE ESTOY
CUBANO MI SON
DEJAME
CUANDO SALI DE CUBA

FELLOVE - EL QUE INVENTO LA SALSA

FELLOVE

EL QUE INVENTO LA SALSA
GEMMA RECORDS
5017

The Cuban Fellove performs magic with this record. Normally, I'm not a big fan of the rhythm Guajira. However, Fellove gives the Guajira "Buscando la melodia" an irresistible sound. You can't miss this one.

(BUSCANDO LA MELODIA)


SIDE:A
EL JARACANDOSO
CORTARON A MARIA
BUSCANDO LA MELODIA
ALEJATE DE MI
BOMBORO, QUINA, QUINA

SIDE: B
QUE JALENGUE
SUGUARAYA
LOS EJES DE MI CARRETA
QUE BUENO ESTA EL AMBIENTE
BAILA EL MINUET

RAY MARTINEZ Y SU CONJUNTO TIPICO CRIOLLO - CANTA CHARLIE ROMERO

RAY MARTINEZ Y SU CONJUNTO TIPICO CRIOLLO

CANTA CHARLIE ROMERO
COMBO RECORDS #2005

This is an all around great record to own. Many tracks remind me of when I lived in Cali, Colombia. There's a copy of this record on-line, but recorded in bad quality. Good thing I have the record! I love the trumpet in "Alegria". Check this sample out...

(ELEGRIA)


SIDE: A
MI VECINITA
ESO NO ES MIO
DON ANTONIO
AL PASO DEL GUAGUANCO

SIDE: B
ELENA
VEN SONERO
EL CALVO
CANTARE
ALEGRIA

MAXIMO RODRIGUEZ Y SUS ESTRELLAS PANAMEÑAS CANTA MANITO JOHNSON

MAXIMO RODRIGUEZ Y SUS ESTRELLAS PANAMEÑAS

CANTA MANITO JOHNSON
FELICIDAD Y BOOGALOO

Absolute GEM! This is for Boogaloo & Mambo lovers. On vocals is one of the best vocalist of Panama, Manito Johnson. This is Manito's first long play recording. For for information, check out this interview Herencia Latina did on Manito .
www.herencialatina.com/Manito_Johnson/Jaime_manito_Johnson.htm

(RANCHO GRANDE)


(FELICIDAD)


SIDE:A
RANCHO GRANDE
MAMBOLOGIA
HILDA
LA PICAZON
LAGRIMAS Y TRISTEZA
FELICIDAD

SIDE:B
DICHOSO
TODO FUE UN SUENO
SENTIMIENTOS DEL ALMA
ESPANOLA
MAXIMOS POUTPOURRY

LOS BLANCO - SIEMPRE ARRIBA

LOS BLANCO

SIEMPRE ARRIBA
DISCOMODA RECORDS
DCM - 156

Los Blancos is one of my favorite Venezuelan orquestas. Their capability of playing different rhythms is unlike any other, especially with Guaguanco. Hear this out....

(LA UNION DE JINETES)


SIDE:A
LA BOLLERA
A LA UNION DE JINETES
MUCHAS GRACIAS
HAY UNA FORMA DE DECIR SILENCIO
TUVE UNA ESPERANZA
MEZCLA BLANCO NO. 3

SIDE:A
EL ROSAL
VENEZUELA
NO TIENES QUE MENTIR
BUSCA LO TUYO
EL CUARTETO DE CATALINA
LA GOTA GORDA

CAMILO RODRIGUEZ - LA BICICLETA

CAMILO RODRIGUEZ

LA BICICLETA
CBS RECORDS
20,097

My friends, this is Camilo Rodriguez! One time vocalist for Bush from Panama. This is a release from 1976 worthy of your judgment. Check this out..

(NO QUIERO MAS GUARA)


SIDE:A
PRESTAME TU BICICLETA
MONTMASTRE
A TODA CUBA LE GUSTA
SAIDA
NO QUIERO MAS GUARA

SIDE:B
QUIEREME MAS QUE AYER
GALLO PINTO
FATALIDAD
MAS QUE NUNCA
CORALIA
ISLA ENCANTADA

YAYO EL INDIO PEGUERO - LISTEN AND DANCE TO

YAYO EL INDIO PEGUERO

LISTEN AND DANCE TO
ANSONIA RECORDS
ALP - 1239

The all time favorite corista off all artist in the 60's and 70's. Every time I read the credits on a record, I find Yayo in the chorus. His voice was simple amazing, it could easily be syntonize to any melody. On this opportunity I want to showcase a traxk called "Merecumbe, Cumbe". Take a listen my brotha!

(Merecumbe, Cumbe)


SIDE:A
PAU PAU
TRAGEDIA
A VACILAR COMO ES
BUSQUEMOS COMPRENSION
RELIQUIA
DE MEDIA CANA

SIDE:B
MERECUMBE, CUMBE
CORAZON DE PIEDRA
CATALINO
SERA DIFICIL
REGANAME
MONEY BOY, MONEY

TOMMY OLIVENCIA Y SU ORQUESTA - SECUESTRO

TOMMY OLIVENCIA Y SU ORQUESTA

SECUESTRO
INCA RECORDS
SLP - 1026

Another gem waiting to be discovered. I love the musical arrangements and also the difference in rhythms. Ray Barretto produced it and Sammy Gonzalez along with Paquito Guzman on vocals. Overall, this is a record to own if you ever stumbled upon it. Check this amazing arrangement.

(EL NACIMIENTO DE UN GUAGUANCO)


SIDE:A
LA RAMERA
UNA ORQUIDIA PARA TI
EL ESPEJO TRAICIONERO
ME VOY CONTIGO
MONDONGO A GO GO

SIDE:B
LA FIESTA DE SONEROS
PSICOLOGIA
EL SEXTETO QUITA Y PONE
BASURA
EL NACIMIENTO DE UN GUAGUANCO

LOS MEGATONES DE LUCHO - DESCARGAS DE

LOS MEGATONES DE LUCHO

DESCARGAS DE

Recently I stumble upon this gem. It's called "Descargas" and brother that's exactly what it is. I particular liked the version of "Muneca" made famous by Eddie Palmieri.

(MUNECA)


SIDE:A
DESCARGA DE LUCHO
LA GARRAPATA
EL BATI BATI
QUE RUEDE Y QUE RUEDE
YO SE QUE TU
LA RABIOSA

SIDE:B
BATI RICO
MUNECA
VIVA CARACAS
SE
SALSA
LA PATA PELA

FANIA BASSE TERRIENNE

FANIA BASSE TERRIENNE

DULIDISC RECORDS
1003

This is the result of a meeting between the best artist of Guadalupe . Recorded as a tribute to the Fania record label and Johnny Pacheco. This record recently sold on Ebay for $404. I don't really understand the price as it has only one good track. Could be that it's hard to find. Check out this Guaracha named after the record.

(FANIA BASSE TERRIENNE)


SIDE:A
FANIA BASSE TERRIENNE
DISTILLERIE "BEBOS"
HAI MOIN SI OU VLE

SIDE:B
RESURRECTION DU TYPICAL
COURT-BOUILLON POISSON LA
FEMMES PARIS, FEMMES GUADALOUPE
JAMAIS MOIN PE KE PE