Monday, March 21, 2011

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

Sunday, March 20, 2011

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

Saturday, March 19, 2011

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

Sunday, March 13, 2011

MAXIMO RODRIGUEZ Y SUS ESTRELLAS PANAMEÑAS CANTA MANITO JOHNSON

MAXIMO RODRIGUEZ Y SUS ESTRELLAS PANAMEÑASLink
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

Thursday, March 10, 2011

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

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

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