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RALPH IRIZARRY & LOS VIEJOS DE LA SALSAViejos Pero Sabrosos BKS Records / CD ONLY $12.99 Originally released: 2012 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA EditorsPick: Man! Veteran timbalero supreme, Mr. Ralph Irizarry, is back with an absolute hand-grenade of salsa dura. Irizarry, for you newbies out there, has played timbales for a who's-who of salsa and Latin jazz icons including Ray Barretto, Larry Harlow, Yomo Toro, Gerardo Rosales, Paoli Mejias and many others. Aside from his own, highly regarded, bands Son Café and Timbalaye, he's widely known as the timbalero for Rubén Blades' bands since the mid '80s up to, and including, the recent, fabulous, Todos Vuelven live concerts. 
LA SONORA SANJUANERA DE PUERTO RICO¡Pa'l Bailador Que Guapea! Bombón Records / CD Originally released: 2011 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA; PUERTO RICO EditorsPick: Direct from San Juan comes this rockin' salsa combo led by pianist and singer Victor Garcia Ruiz. No unnecessary frills here, folks, just hard-driving straight-ahead dance salsa. On ¡Pa'l Bailador Que Guapea! this tight working band performs mostly original tracks penned by Garcia Ruiz plus a few by the likes of Héctor Rivera and Ibrahim Ferrer. All good party music and perfect for the dance-floor. There are some real gems here, like the fiery "Como El Tiburon." It's all good and, if you're a deejay, should most definitely be in your arsenal. (DR) 
VARIOUS ARTISTSSusper Salsa International Pura/La Rumba/Discolando (original import) / CD Originally released: 2011 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA INTERNATIONAL EditorsPick: Very cool compilation of a wide range of salsa from around the world, but focusing mostly on rootsy salsa auténtica. This one features work by Orq. Sabotaje, Orq. Ecuajey, Orq. Son Como Son, Son De Tikizia, Issac Delgado, Kevin Davis & Band Caribe, Pape Fall, La Sonora Ponceña, Son De Patanguejo and others. (BP) 
CANDYMANRompiendo Fronteras Urban Latin Records (original import) / CD Originally released: 2012 Category: LATIN SOUL/BOOGALOO; URBAN / REGGAETON EditorsPick: Candyman (real name Ruben Cuesta Palomo) is a popular Cuban reggaeton (cubatón) singer. Born in Santiago de Cuba, he grew up listening to Jamaican radio, and thus reggae music. He was one of the first artists to use the Jamaican dancehall and ragga musical styles in his compositions, thus creating the first unique cubatón sound in the early 2000s. 
FANIA ALL STARSAnthology - 2 Cd Set Fania Codigo / CD Originally released: 2012 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA: CLASSIC 1960s or 1970s NEW YORK EditorsPick: 20 superb tracks over 2 disks, this anthology features the singers Adalberto Santiago, Cheo Feliciano, Rubén Blades, Ismael Quintana, Héctor Lavoe and Celia Cruz. With the tracks "Me Gusta El Son," "Descarga Fania," "El Ratón," "Bemba Colora," "Juan Pachanga," "Quítate La Máscara" and much, much more. Highly Recommended. (DR) 
WILLIE COLÓNAnthology - 2 Cd Set Fania Codigo / CD Originally released: 2012 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA: CLASSIC 1960s or 1970s NEW YORK EditorsPick: 27 superb tracks over 2 disks, this anthology features Héctor Lavoe, Mon Rivera, Rubén Blades, Ismael Miranda and Celia Cruz. With the tracks "Che Che Colé," "El Día De Mi Suerte," "Juancito," "Pedro Navaja," "Oh Que Sera," "Calle Luna Calle Sol" and much, much more. Highly Recommended. (DR) 
OSMANI GARCIAEl Malcriao DVD+CD Package Egrem (original import) / DVD Originally released: 2012 Category: DVD; URBAN / REGGAETON; CUBA EditorsPick: Uno de los más populares intérpretes del reguetón en Cuba, presenta la propuesta El malcriao, una suerte de compilación de todos los éxitos que ha tenido en su corta carrera, tanto en audio como en video. Temas conocidos como Nada contigo, Acaríciame, Gira que te veo fija, entre otros, aparecen aquí, junto a otros de más cercana producción como Ella es mía o la versión de concierto de Mujer o Tú me hieres. Invitados importantísimos del mundo del reguetón, así como del bailable cubano y del pop aparecen a dúo con Osmani; tales como Leoni Torres, Gente de zona, Laritza Bacallao, entre otros. Contiene CD+DVD. (label) 
ALFREDO RODRIGUEZSounds Of Space Mack Avenue / CD Originally released: 2012 Category: LATIN JAZZ; LATIN JAZZ EditorsPick: “Mack Avenue seems to have the market cornered on impressive debut releases with Alfredo Rodriguez as one of the most impressive debuts since Gonzalo Rubalcaba's 1987 debut Concierto Negro. Artistic credibility is a virtual lock with the release Sounds of Space having been co-produced by the legendary Quincy Jones…The virtuoso talent of Rodriguez is literally off the charts. At certain points there is a distinct feel of a piano duet performed on solo piano. There is an incredibly organic quality to Sounds Of Space which is maintained consistently despite a marvelous textured appeal of melody and lyrical development. Artistically gifted and a technical wizard finds Alfredo Rodriguez as the future of modern jazz whose musical stock is an arrow pointing straight up. Being a critic is far more than taking a critical approach, it is about being a jazz advocate. Look under every possible rock and you would be hard pressed to find fault in this virtually flawless recording.” Brent Black, Criticaljazz.com (DR) 
PRINCE ROYCEPhase II Top Stop/Atlantic / CD Originally released: 2012 Category: POP/OTHER; POP LATIN EditorsPick: ...Broad success is not new to Royce, whose 2010 bilingual cover of Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” was a multinational, multigenerational hit. “Phase II” pulls in a wide swath of listeners, yes, by mixing Spanish- and English-language tracks, but there are other methods, too. “Addicted” starts out sounding like a Jason Mraz ballad until a conga rhythm comes in about a minute into the song. Lead single “Las Cosas Pequenas” presents as a standard radio R&B tune until the bachata elements come in and Royce starts singing about the little things that make a relationship special. All of the mixing and matching not only expands the definition of bachata, a genre with roots in the Dominican Republic, but the other styles that are folded in as well. - Sarah Godfrey, The Washington Post (DR) 
LENNY SANTOSAventurero Sony Music / CD Originally released: 2012 Category: MERENGUE/BACHATA; BACHATA EditorsPick: As the musical director and active founding member of the ever popular and successful bachata group "Aventura", Lenny Santos has garnered many awards and accolades, plus many multi-platinum selling albums. In this first solo effort as a producer, Lenny Santos delivers "Aventurero" (Adventurer). A very interesting and clever concept album that contains some of the biggest names in Latin pop music with their respective hits remixed to bachata arrangements. It is cleverly and flawlessly arranged and produced by Lenny himself. With his expert hand in the bachata style, Lenny gives us amazing bachata renditions of classic tracks by: Chayanne "Me Enamore de Ti", Toby Love "Quizas", Camila "Alejate de Mi",Sin Banderas "Kilometros" and many more. (DR) 
WILLIE COLÓNThe Good, The Bad, The Ugly Fania Codigo / CD Originally released: 1975 Reissued: 2012 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA: CLASSIC 1960s or 1970s NEW YORK EditorsPick: Vocals by Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe and Ruben Blades. Coro: Ada Chabrier, Jose Mangual, Ruben Blades, Willie Colon, & Ernie Agosto... 
LA LUPEPuro Teatro: A Lady And Her Music, 2-CD Set Fania Codigo / CD Originally released: 2010 Category: LATIN SOUL/BOOGALOO; LATIN SOUL, CLASSIC 60s or 70s EditorsPick: By far, the ultimate compilation of the music of La Yi Yi Yi, spanning decades, Cuba and New York, the labels Discuba and Tico, Fania and her later work with El Rey, Tito Puente. 55 tracks! 
EDDIE PALMIERIJustice / Justicia Fania Codigo / CD Originally released: 1969 Reissued: 2012 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA: CLASSIC 1960s or 1970s NEW YORK EditorsPick: "Classic Palmieri work exhibiting R&B tendencies and the accompaniment of one of his best bands." (Rudolph Mangual, 98/99 Catalog) 
SANTANAGreatest Hits, Live At Montreux 2011 Blu-Ray DVD Eagle Eye Media / DVD Originally released: 2011 Category: DVD; PERFORMANCE EditorsPick: This is the ultimate live concert featuring greatest hits, classic album tracks and brilliant cover songs available on DVD or Blu-Ray. Featuring over 3 hours of footage, don't miss this epic performance. This 2011 Montreux appearance features a stunning concert of their greatest hits, classic album tracks, and brilliant cover versions from their debut album right up to 2010's Guitar Heaven. Special guests include Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Cindy Blackman-Santana. Also included are interviews with the band and behind the scenes footage. Guitar great Carlos Santana performs nearly two-dozen songs in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the 2011 Montreux festival. The setlist includes "Oye Como Va," "Sunshine Of Your Love," and "Smooth." (DR) 
SANTANAGreatest Hits, Live At Montreux 2011 DVD Eagle Eye Media / DVD Originally released: 2011 Category: DVD; PERFORMANCE EditorsPick: This is the ultimate live concert featuring greatest hits, classic album tracks and brilliant cover songs available on DVD or Blu-Ray. Featuring over 3 hours of footage, don't miss this epic performance. This 2011 Montreux appearance features a stunning concert of their greatest hits, classic album tracks, and brilliant cover versions from their debut album right up to 2010's Guitar Heaven. Special guests include Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Cindy Blackman-Santana. Also included are interviews with the band and behind the scenes footage. Guitar great Carlos Santana performs nearly two-dozen songs in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the 2011 Montreux festival. The setlist includes "Oye Como Va," "Sunshine Of Your Love," and "Smooth." (DR) 
ADALBERTO SANTIAGOSex Symbol Mayor / CD Originally released: 1989 Reissued: 2000 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA EditorsPick: Back in stock! 
VARIOUS ARTISTSCharangas De Siempre - 5 CD Set Egrem (original import) / CD Originally released: 2007 Category: DANCE TRADITIONS; CHARANGA; CUBA EditorsPick: Back in stock! A Cuban charanga lover's must-have. This intense and discerning 5-CD set features one band per disc. They are: Orquesta Aragon, Fajardo Y Sus Estrellas, Orquesta Melodías del 40, Orquesta América and, finally, Orquesta Sensación. That should say it all... Highly Recommended. (BP) 
JOHNNY ALBINOHomenaje A Pedro Flores Mas Music / CD Originally released: 2005 Category: BOLERO; DUO/TRIO; PUERTO RICO EditorsPick: Here's a very nice homage to the great Puerto Rican composer Pedro Flores, whose work is interpreted here by another icon, Johnny Albino who is known for being the voice of Trio Los Panchos. (BP) 
MANNY OQUENDO Y LIBREConjunto Libre: Greatest Hits Salsound / CD Originally released: 1996 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA/SON DESCARGA EditorsPick: Superb compilation of the best early Conjunto Libre material. With Manny Oquendo, Andy Gonzalez, Jerry Gonzalez, Jimmy Bosch, Oscar Hernandez, Nestor Torres, Alfredo De La Fe, Nelson Gonzalez, Herman Olivera, Hector "Tempo" Alomar, Pupy Torres, Milton Cardona and Felo Barrios. Very Highly Recommended. (BP) |
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ORLANDO ORTIZ & KARIBE MAMBO ORCHESTRAAt Full Swing OOK Music / CD Originally released: 2012 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA EditorsPick: Produced by Willy Torres (and DJ Henry Knowles as Executive Producer), this fireball of salsa is a new Must-Have for your dance playlist. DJ Alert! Marcos Bermúdez (Spanish Harlem Orchestra) is included a one of the primo coroistas here. The band is joined by guests Bobby Allende (8 y Más) and Richie Bastar (El Grand Combo) on a few tracks, too. Here, folks, is some major swing. Do not hesitate, this one is Very Highly Recommended. 
JOSÉ NOVOA CON LA CABEZA LOCANovoa Con La Cabeza Loca (feat. Victor Manuelle, Jerry Rivas, NG2) Jose Novoa / CD Originally released: 2012 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA; PUERTO RICO EditorsPick: Just in! With guests Victor Manuelle, Jerry Rivas, NG2. Listen to some of these killer tracks here. José Novoa nació en el pueblo de Hatillo, Puerto Rico. Desde pequeño le gustó la música, en especial la Tropical (el género de la Salsa). A sus 13 años de edad ya cantaba en un trío que se reuinía en la Plaza de Hatillo a realizar bohemias. Desde ese entonces ya José Novoa cantaba con ellos y así fué como comensó su interés por la musica. A sus 15 años de edad, se integro a la Orquesta "La Conquista" dirijida por el Profesor Enrique (KiKE) Collet. De ahí pertenesió a la Orquesta de Papo Sánchez. José Novoa, cantó con "Orquesta Café" (del Señor Carrión), también estuvo cantando con la Orquesta de "Jesús Cepeda" y su grupo ABC. Novoa realizó su primera producción discográfica titulada "Novoa Con La Salsa de Puerto Rico" y hasta el presente realizando su segunda produccción discográfica titulada "Novoa Con La Cabeza Loca". (label) 
ORQUESTA BORINQUENLo Mejor De Orquesta Borinquen MVP / CD Originally released: 2012 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA; PUERTO RICO EditorsPick: The original Orquesta Borinquen (not to be confused with the Bay Area band of the same ), the same band that had albums out on Bobby Valentin's Bronco label (1977) and TTH (1980). This compilation of salsa-guanguancó tracks is comprised of the best from those releases. With singer Norberto Rolón and coroistas Nelson de Jesus and Elliot Romero. Prized by collectors and DJs, this is a welcome addition. Highly Recommended. (Audio clips to follow shortly.) (BP) 
RUMBEROS DEL CALLEJÓNConstruyendo Rumberos Del Callejon / CD Originally released: 2012 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA EditorsPick: Very Highly Recommended. 
JIMMY URBINA Y SU ORQUESTA REVOLUCION 7040 Aniversario - La Noticia Extra: Edición de Mucha Salsa Rumberos Del Callejon / CD Originally released: 2012 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA EditorsPick: That's right, folks, a NEW release by one of the famed figures of classic '70s salsa. Flautist Urbina had a handful of terrific records in the '70s on the West Side label (now part of Fania), most notably Llego La Revolucion and the followup Revolucion En N.Y. , that are now highly prized by collectors and DJs. His Revolucion 70 was one of the better, more adventurous, salsa bands in New York of that period. They generated great grooves and garnered support by special guests. Now, 40 some odd years later, Urbina is back with a fine flute framed salsa project that features the singers Angelo Pacheco, Amilcar Santiago and Doel González. Opening with the fine original composition, aptly titled No Hay Peligro De Extinción, Urbina goes on to interpret selections by Rafael Hernandez, Willie Chirino, José Quintanilla and others. He uses arrangements that have been crafted by Cuto Soto, Ramón Sanchez, Louie Ramirez, Tony Castro and other notables. Chévere! • more details 
LATROPA SONLa Mañana America Latropa Son / CD Originally released: 2012 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA EditorsPick: Now here's a very fine timba-salsa release from the West Coast. With all original material by bassist Liván Montoya, La Mañana America is a sack full of smoldering embers from the get-go. Opening with a rootsy Cuban rumba, a good attention grabber, Latropa Son leads you, without haste, into a set of first rate dance material full of modern timba touches, yet maintains a deep, nuanced, sabor. The band, formed in 2010, keeps the momentum intact, helped by a cadre of superb singers: Osvaldo Carvajal, Nobel Cintra Cascaret, Edgardo Cambón, Amilcar Garcia, Juan Stable, Fito Reinoso, and Sulkary Valverde (who does some amazing work on the pristine Navegando - listen to that). There are some other styles peppered about, ie the cha cha chá Amor de Cha, as well as touches of urbano, reggae, pop -- but the band has, most definitely, an Afro-Cuban timba heart that beats strong. Check out La Onda and the highly swinging, jazzy, Rezo Nuevo. Really, unusually sophisticated stuff for a debut release. I think these guys have a bright future ahead of them. Very Highly Recommended. (BP) 
ALFREDO LINARESSalsa... A Todo Sabor Repsychled/Lion / CD Originally released: 1972 Reissued: 2012 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA; PERU EditorsPick: Peruvian pianist Alfredo "Sabor" Linares is a legend—a cult figure—long recognized throughout Latin America as one of the creators of salsa music. He started out recording Afro Latin jazz in the late 60s, with two solo LPs and guest piano and arrangement work for both Coco Lagos and El Combo de Pepe. In the early 70s, he moved to Cali in Colombia, and became heavily involved in what developed into the Salsa scene. Fast forward to 2007: Linares' profile was given a boost outside of Latin America following guest piano appearances on the Quantic Soul Orchestra recordings and his show-stopping performances in their accompanying live shows. Linares' records have been published in several countries, and on many, many labels... although not always under his name. Case in point, Linares' "Salsa a Todo Sabor..." album: it was recorded in late 1972 for the IEMPSA label in Peru, and released by them in 1973; it was also released in Colombia that same year; but in the U.S. it was released (by the Audio Latino label) under the name of Madison Orchestra, and re-titled: "A Lot of Salsa—Rhythm in the Alley," with a new cover, and with two tracks removed. Not at all confusing. And the music? ...a scorching combination of danceable Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban music. The rhythms of boogaloo and Latin soul are there in profusion, with the piano and bass carrying the groove. Then the rhythm changes: from boogaloo to salsa, as well as to guaracha and guaguancó. It's no exaggeration to say that the Latin percussion style of a handful of albums like this one certainly had an impact on the creation of the New York salsa scene, and the trio of trumpets adds a Puerto Rican flavor. Three singers deliver the knockout punch: Panchito Nalmy, Rolo Bernal, and Koky Palacios, singing in the style of Fania. Around the same time he recorded the "Salsa a Todo Sabor…" album, Linares recorded the 45rpm single: 'Yo no soy guapo' (I am not handsome) / 'Sujetate la lengua' (Hold on language); both sides of this... (continues) 
LA MISMA GENTEDVD Pasado Y Presente: 30 Aniversario DVD Global/Fuentes (original import) / DVD Originally released: 2011 Category: DVD; SALSA COLOMBIA; COLOMBIA EditorsPick: DVD presentation of their most recent release! The esteemed Colombian salsa band is back, offering superb renditions of their greatest hits as well as a taste of completely new material that has never before been released. Jorge Herrera, leader and timbalero, formed the band in 1978. They released their first album in 1986, and, soon, with tracks like Juanita Ae, they found themselves catapulted onto the worldwide salsa stage, gaining hard-core fans all along the way. Pasado y Presente is a major work in celebration of their over 30 years as one of Colombia's most beloved salsa orchestras. Other hits represented here are "Hasta Que Llegaste," "Titico," and the killer "No Hay Carretera." The new track of note is called "La Boda De Juanita." All first class dance material with the superb vocalists Rey Calderon and Nelson Morales. Make no mistake, La Misma Gente are back, and they are better than ever. Very Highly Recommended. (BP) 
JORGE ALBERTOA Bailar En Nueva York Mala Records / CD Originally released: 2012 Category: SALSA/SON; SALSA EditorsPick: This second album by Jorge Alberto “El Gallito del Son,” entitled A Bailar en Nueva York, is dedicated to the roots of Cuban son, which gave birth to modern day salsa. A Bailar en Nueva York features tracks with infectious choruses and melodies, including the song Julian, written and composed by Alexis Valdes of the Mega TV show, Esta Noche Tonight. The title track from “El Gallito’s” first album, Mi Tumbao, is included in this production, arranged in the style of a traditional, danceable son montuno. Donde esta mi Guayabera is a lively, tongue-in-cheek song extolling the virtues of coffee bean harvesting. The Guayabera is a style of shirt traditionally worn by Cubans to collect coffee beans and other harvested produce. Aqui en Mi Pueblo, made famous by the Puerto Rican salsa singer Andy Montanez, pays homage to composer Miguel Angel Amadeo and features El Gallito's unique sonero vocals. (label) (BP) |
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