Latin Exotica [Import]

1. Spanish Gypsy Dance

2. Serenata Rítmica - Noro Morales

3. Copacabana - Yomo Toro

4. Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise - Charlie Palmieri

5. Frente a Frente

6. Jaca Cartujana - Los Chavales de Espana

7. Symphony No. 52 Movements - Joe Loco

8. Triste Papel

9. Angelitos Negros - Lola Flores

10. Havana Geela - Celia Cruz

11. Mexican Fire Dance

12. Ravel's Bolero in Mambo - Joe Roland

13. Merengue Beat - Yomo Toro

14. Besame Asi

15. Luna Gitana - Los Chavales de Espana

16. Prelude to C Minor - Joe Loco

17. Obanlaese - Silvestre Méndez

18. Esto Es Sevilla - Lola Flores

19. Dos Imposibles

20. En Revancha

Latin Exotica,Various Artists,Charly UK,Latin,Latin Jazz,Latin Pop,Salsa,Tropical

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Average customer rating: N2FINEMUSIC I love it. Buy 'Today', TODAY! Best living singer Can't Sit Still Listening to This CD!!

Today Raul Malo Manufacturer: Higher Octave ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Nashville Acoustic Sessions The Definitive Collection After Hours Trampoline Canto ASIN: B00005QDAA Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

1. Today
2. I See You
3. Every Little Thing About You
4. Ya Tu Veras
5. Are We Almost There?
6. No Me Preguntes Tanto
7. Takes Two to Tango
8. De Te Olvidar
9. Ocho Versos
10. I Said I Love You
11. Let's Not Say Goodbye Anymore
12. Since When

Amazon.com

Raul Malo's velvety tenor is warm and dirty in all the right ways. As the primary songwriter and frontman for the Mavericks and as a member of all-star band Los Super Seven, Malo's soulful croon has bent round the blue notes of country and spread itself thickly yet pliantly between and on top of the polyrhythms of Latin roots music. A tremendous and far-reaching effort, Today (Malo's solo debut) showcases not only what a genre-blending writer and powerful singer he is, but makes clear just how connected Malo is in his delivery and phrasing, both in Spanish and in English. There's something behind and under every syllable the man utters, from the excitable title cut to "It Takes Two to Tango," a frisky duet with pal and vocal powerhouse in her own right Shelby Lynne. Today, a full-on exploration of roots and rhythm, rocks righteously and rolls with balanced restraint and abandon. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

N2FINEMUSIC.......2007-06-13

Raul Malo is extremely talented with Gods gift of reaching to ones inner musical communication of romancing through vocal tones.

I love it........2007-04-09

I love this album so much...have had it for years and it still never ceases to amaze me. Hard to pick a favorite song here...from the very authentic Cuban sound of "De Ti Me Olvidare" and "No Me Preguntes Tanto" to the soaring ballad "Are We Almost There" and the very energetic "I Said I Love You" this cd will have you smiling and dancing whether you want to or not.

Buy 'Today', TODAY!.......2007-01-04

I haven't taken this cd out of my car since it arrived. Its so fabulous. Don't miss this one!

Best living singer.......2006-12-31

Raul Malo could sing the alphabet, and I'd like it. I'm a diehard Elvis fan, and to me Raul Malo has the best voice of any living singer.

This album is great. It shows the range of Raul's vocal talent. I previewed it on Itunes and came here to buy it.

Can't Sit Still Listening to This CD!!.......2006-12-16

This CD is full of Cuban beat by Raul. I believe his long stint with the Mavericks allowed him to determine the course that he wanted to take with his music. Not to be branded or limited to the country music but to expand his horizons and really show his talent. His past two albums "Today" and this one "You're Only Lonely" shows amazing versitility and talent. His mellow vocalizations continue to amaze me whether it is in a Cuban song/ballad or a classic such as "At Last".

It does not matter if you are gringo, mexican, cuban, or other hispanic persuation, I highly recommend this CD AND seeing this man in concert. He shows great humor and a very appreciative manor in his performances.

Average customer rating: LOVE ULTRA-LOUNGE! Great for parties, easy to listen to I love the Ultra-Lounge series. One of the better ultra lounge CD's Mambo your way to fun

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 2: Mambo Fever Various Artists Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Retro Space Age | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 9: Cha-Cha De Amor Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 1: Mondo Exotica Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 3: Space Capades Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 4: Bachelor Pad Royale Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 17: Bongo Land ASIN: B000002TWG Release Date: 1996-02-06

Tracks:

1. Hooray For Hollywood (Cha-Cha) - Don Swan & His Orchestra
2. Manana (Is Soon Enough For Me) - Jackie Davis
3. Peter Gunn Mambo - Jack Costanzo & His Orchestra
4. Chihuahua - Luis Oliveria & His Bandodalau Boys
5. I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me - The John Buzon Trio
6. Mambo Jambo (Que Rico El Mambo) - Dave Barbour
7. Cumana - The Twin Pianos Of Henri Rose & Bobby Stevenson
8. Taki Rari - Yma Sumac
9. Way Down Yonder In New Orleans Mambo - Van Alexander & His Orchestra
10. El Cumbanchero (Guaracha-Fast Rhumba) - Don Swan & His Orchestra
11. Oink, Oink Mambo - Chuy Reyes & His Orchestra
12. Diga Diga Doo - The John Buzon Trio
13. Hernado's Hideaway - Billy May's Rico Mambo Orchestra
14. Tico Tico (Samba) - Don Swan & His Orchestra
15. Glow Worm Cha-Cha-Cha - Jackie Davis
16. Malambo #1 - Yma Sumac
17. Can-Can Overture - Jack Costanzo & His Orchestra
18. Oye Negra - Terry Snyder

Customer Reviews:

LOVE ULTRA-LOUNGE!.......2007-05-13

Love this kind of music - can't get enough - have most all of the CDs. Excellent New Jersey-based company with excellent foresight and retro-understanding for the best party and jazz combos. Excellent choice for any kind of day or evening, party or relaxation time.

Great for parties, easy to listen to.......2007-04-04

The Ultra-Lounge series is overall is GREAT. I bought a couple of these CD's at first to try out, and also because I wanted to have some nice background music for a dinner party. I immediately purchased 3 more after that, and I'm really pleased. The songs are cool and set a really nice atmosphere if you're having guests over.

I love the Ultra-Lounge series........2006-12-10

The sound quality of the Ultra-Lounge series is excellent, even though the songs were recorded mostly in the 50's and 60's. Capitol Records packs each CD with carefully chosen tracks consistent with the theme of the particular volume in the series. Many of the selections that appear here aren't available elsewhere, either because the original album on which the song appeared is out of print, or because the song was issued as a single and never collected in an album. A few 'previously unreleased' tracks also appear here. This series is a wonderful introduction to the music of a by-gone era, and each album includes detailed notes on each track (artist, writers, date recorded, how released, etc.). I heartily recommend it to anyone who has an interest in this type of music.

One of the better ultra lounge CD's .......2006-06-04

this is a fun CD to listen to. Not a lot of "serious" salsa here, quite a few novelty tunes, but they get your feet moving and your toes tapping. You will enjoy listening to this CD.

Mambo your way to fun.......2004-05-01

Imagine yourself on a wrap-around porch of some grand house basking in the warmth of a summer sunset. Maybe you are simply lounging on a beach with a cocktail in one hand and the hand of the one you love in the other. Perhaps you are in a tuxedo or flaming red cocktail dress and having a wonderfully dry martini (shaken, not stirred) before you get ready to head to the dance floor.

If any of those situations are real or just party of your dreams, this CD from Ultra-Lounge is for you. Rare is the day when you will find some neon decorated, pseudo-tropical paradise lounge or restaurant where drinks were served in coconut cups with little umbrellas. But you can hear the music from them. This CD has the Mambo interwoven in each and every song. You can literally see the band in their white jackets and the lavish costumes on the showgirls as they entertain you.

Yma Sumac drops in for a two song trip down memory lane. You can hear the passion and the fun in her voice. Mariah Carey eat your heart out. The organ tracks are quite amusing, and the Glow Worm Cha Cha will change your life. (Well, not really, but it shouldn't be missed.)

If you ever wanted to visit the famed Coconut Grove or be part of the action with Ricky Ricardo's Band, you need to order this CD. Even if you find that the music is just a throw-back to the days when people in limos were movie stars (and not two girls from Encino using daddy's credit card), it is still a hilarious and joyour romp threw yesteryear.

Fix a highball, add a slice of pineapple, play this CD, and enjoy life.

Average customer rating: LOVE IT! Now THIS'LL take the chill off your chili !!! I love the Ultra-Lounge series. Great on occasion South of the Border Lounge Cha-Cha-Cha

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 9: Cha-Cha De Amor Various Artists Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Retro Space Age | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 14: Bossa Novaville Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 2: Mambo Fever Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 18: Bottoms Up Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 6: Rhapsodesia Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 10: A Bachelor in Paris ASIN: B000002U4Q Release Date: 1996-07-09

Tracks:

1. Sway - Dean Martin
2. Recado Bossa Nova - Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All-Stars
3. You're My Thrill - George Auld
4. It Must Be True - The John Buzon Trio
5. The Carioca - Martin Denny
6. Whatever Lola Wants - Les Baxter
7. A Nega Se Vingou - Walter Wanderley
8. Dark Eyes/It Happened In Monterey - Mallet Men/80 Drums Around The World
9. Gopher Mambo - Yma Sumac
10. Zelda's Theme - Perez Prado
11. The Magnificent Seven - Tito Rodriguez
12. Cha Cha Cha d' Amour - Dean Martin
13. Desafinado - Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All-Stars
14. Bei Mir Bist Du Schon/La Furiosa - Jack Costanzo/Don Swan
15. Choo Choo Cha Cha - Rinky Dinks
16. So Nice (Summer Samba) - Walter Wanderly
17. Rock-Cha-Rhumba - Ray Anthony & His Orchestra/Dickie Harrell/Rolley Polley
18. Sway - Julie London
19. Bonus Track - Cha-Cha De Amor-Ultra-Lounge Volume Nine
20. Bonus Track - Cha-Cha De Amor-Ultra-Lounge Volume Nine

Customer Reviews:

LOVE IT!.......2007-05-13

Love this kind of music - can't get enough - have most all of the CDs. Excellent New Jersey-based company with excellent foresight and retro-understanding for the best party and jazz combos. Excellent choice for any kind of day or evening, party or relaxation time.

Now THIS'LL take the chill off your chili !!!.......2007-03-16

This CD in the Ultra-Lounge series boasts a great track set that will leave you wanting more of that cha-cha-cha! The CD is jammed full of music by many different artists and their orchestras; and there's even a bongo drum lesson at the very end of the CD!

The CD opens with Dean Martin crooning the words to "Sway" which gets the Latin treatment by Dick Stabile & His Orchestra. The mixing of traditional instruments with a Latin beat makes this number shine. "Recado Bossa Nova" by Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All-Stars follows; "Recado Bossa Nova" has a much purer Latin beat and the musical arrangement uses the guitar very effectively. Once you hear "Recado Bossa Nova" you're going to have incredible difficulty sitting still for the rest of the CD, so clear some room on the floor and prepare for what comes next!

"You're My Thrill" mixes a Latin beat with great use of the horn and drums as Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires infuse it with just a touch of a more traditional American flavor. How's about that piano, too? SMILES

The John Buzon Trio turns in an excellent performance with a solid cha-cha beat for "It Must Be True." As soon as I heard this I wanted a whole CD of John's trio but I didn't find one; and I have no clue why! They give a high octane performance on "It Must Be True" with even an organ thrown into the musical arrangement at just the right moments. This is a high point for this CD.

This CD also contains the classic track "Whatever Lola Wants;" and there is a medley of "Dark Eyes/It Happened in Monterey" by The Mallet Men and 80 Drums Around The World, respectively. Awesome! "A Nêga Se Vingou" shines also with a high energy, fast paced seductive beat and melody that reflects a relentlessly happy outlook on life; and "The Magnificent Seven" shows us how the then-current Latin cha-cha dance craze could be fitted to the score from a major American motion picture, too.

"Desafinado," the second song on this album to be performed by Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All-Stars, really makes you want to grab your partner and dance, dance, dance for joy! The flute adds a little extra something special to this instrumental track.

"So Nice (Samba De Verão)" will probably be the most easily recognized track on this CD. The organ and percussion carry the melody well; Billy May does a great job with this number.

Some reviewers write that this CD has some filler material. In my opinion, if there is any filler material it is most likely the track entitled "Rock-Cha-Rhumba." This track contains three shorter numbers to illustrate how the advent of rock and roll affected cha-cha music. You may like this; or you may not enjoy this at all. It's a judgment call!

The CD ends with Julie London singing "Sway" with her rather seductive rendition of the very same ballad sung by Dean Martin at the beginning of this CD. I think Dean's version would have sufficed for this CD; they could have added a brand new, fresh track in place of Julie London's "Sway" but the rest of the CD is so good I can forgive this.

The two bonus "hidden tracks" add some color to the CD but they are not the main attraction; some people may even consider them to be pure filler. There is one short track of a man professing his love for his woman as he simply talks about her. If there were only one track I could replace in the track set this number would be it; I would replace it with another musical ballad or an instrumental. The final track gives a brief aural lesson in how to play the bongos; give it a whirl before you dismiss the bongo drum lesson!

The liner notes give the song credits; a wonderful essay by R. J. Smith; and you even get recipes for making margaritas and cuban apricots! Cool! The sound is terrific; Bob Norberg at Capitol Records did a flawless job of digitally remastering these tracks.

The Latin cha-cha craze was just one of several Latin dance crazes sweeping the country in the late 1950s and 1960s. I highly recommend this CD for anyone who enjoys such music; and people who enjoy lounge music or Latin music from the 1950s and 1960s will treasure this CD as well.

¡Olé!

I love the Ultra-Lounge series........2006-12-10

The sound quality of the Ultra-Lounge series is excellent, even though the songs were recorded mostly in the 50's and 60's. Capitol Records packs each CD with carefully chosen tracks consistent with the theme of the particular volume in the series. Many of the selections that appear here aren't available elsewhere, either because the original album on which the song appeared is out of print, or because the song was issued as a single and never collected in an album. A few 'previously unreleased' tracks also appear here. This series is a wonderful introduction to the music of a by-gone era, and each album includes detailed notes on each track (artist, writers, date recorded, how released, etc.). I heartily recommend it to anyone who has an interest in this type of music.

Great on occasion.......2006-08-04

(3.5/5 stars) The range of music on here varies from outstanding (the title track, sung by Dean Martin) to the ridiculous ("Choo Choo Cha Cha" and "Rock cha Rhumba"). I'm not really certain what the purpose of putting two versions of "Sway" on here is, though one would have sufficed. The dance lesson at the end of the CD really seems to be filler material, though it does keep in line with the series. Regardless, there are numerous songs to make this entry in the series worthwhile. "You're My Thrill" and "Whatever Lola Wants" are two of the best, while "Gopher Mambo" is a familiar tune I did not previously have in my collection. This would be great to play at a party or while cooking, but it is not something to listen to very often. Don't rush out to buy this, but if you happen to have money burning a hole in your pocket...

South of the Border Lounge Cha-Cha-Cha.......2005-05-19

If you want to spice up your lounge, this volume contains plenty of spicy lounge classics like "Sway" (two versions, one by Dean Martin and another by Julie London), "Recado Bossa Nova", "The Carioca", "A Nega Se Vingou", "Cha Cha Cha d'Amour", "Desafinado", "So Nice (Sambo)", and "Rock-Cha-Rhumba". Great songs for a hot summer day, trip across the border, or if you just want to imagine being there while having a marguarita.

Average customer rating: Friday Night Cocktail Hour Really great for dancing and for listening! Shaken, not stirred Love It Love It Love It We play this every Thursday during our Martini Thursdays

Cocktail Mix, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Big Band | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Soul-Jazz & Boogaloo | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Retro Space Age | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Easy Listening | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cocktail Mix, Vol. 3 Cocktail Mix, Vol.1: Bachelor's Guide To The Galaxy Music for a Bachelor's Den Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 5: Wild Cool & Swingin Easy Rhythms for Your Cocktail Hour: Music for a Bachelor's Den; Volume 4 ASIN: B0000033PE Release Date: 1996-01-23

Tracks:

1. Thirteen Men - Miss Ann-Margret
2. Soul Sauce (Guacha Guaro) - Cal Tjader
3. The Girld From Ipanema - Walter Wanderley
4. Call Me - Nancy Wilson
5. Sorry 'Bout That (Part 1) - Harold Johnson Sextet
6. Comin' Home Baby - Mel Torme
7. Baby Elephant Walk - Rene Touzet
8. Soul Bossa Nova - Quincy Jones
9. Bossa Nova Hand Dance (Deixa Isso Pra La) - Connie Francis
10. Frenesi-Twist - Les Elgart & His Orchestra
11. Why Wait - Perez Prado & His Orchestra
12. House Of Bamboo - Earl Grant
13. Cantaloupe Island - Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers
14. Hot Barbecue - Brother Jack McDuff
15. Mais Que Nada - Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66
16. Washington Square - Dick Hyman & His Orchestra
17. Take Five - Trudy Pitts
18. I'm Not Talking - Mose Allison

Customer Reviews:

Friday Night Cocktail Hour.......2006-06-01

Put this baby on after work on a Friday night. Mix up your favorite beverages and start the weekend right. Great CD for a party or just "chillin". If only we had a road map to get back to these days when life was a little easier. No P.C. garbage, no cell phones or fax machines. Just come home to your wife, mix up the cocktails and do it! Put this CD on, pretend its 1962 and drink it up!!

Really great for dancing and for listening!.......2005-04-17

I just happened to run across this CD by chance and after listening to a few track samples, decided to buy it right away. I wasn't disappointed - now I play it all the time! The tracks here are a unique blend of musical styles, including jazz, Latin, Brazilian, and early 60's dance music - they all fit under the umbrella of "lounge music" and every single one is great. There are some fun surprises, like a jazzy Connie Francis singing "Bossa Nova Hand Dance" in Portuguese, Dick Hyman's Lowrey organ and bongo arrangement of "Washington Square", and Les Elgart's big band twist version of "Frenesi", which I think is my favorite track. I also love Rene Touzet's Latin-ized "Baby Elephant Walk", Cal Tjader's supremely cool "Soul Sauce" and Perez Prado's rock-mambo "Why Wait". Throw in some great vocal tracks from Mel Torme, Ann-Margret, Nancy Wilson and Mose Allison, plus Quincy Jones, Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 and other fine artists in the genre, and you've got a classic party CD guaranteed to make you feel good every time you hear it. I definitely recommend buying this one!

Shaken, not stirred.......2005-02-12

This CD features 18 tracks that might have been played at a "cocktail party" back in the 1960s. It is a fun combination of vocals and instrumentals dating from 1958 to 1967. This is the kind of music that was played at parties for adults back then. None of that "rock and roll" stuff here! There is a lot of bossa nova here, plus jazz-pop and various other swinging styles. This is the perfect music to listen to while drinking martinis (not that I ever had a martini). If you are a fan of the lounge music revival, you will enjoy this CD.

Love It Love It Love It.......2001-12-09

I am new to Lounge but knew I loved Austin Powers-type music so I took a chance on this one and this is my favorite CD. I need two copies, one for my car and one for the house! Many of the artists weren't familiar to me but it was love at first listen with Ann-Margret's 13 Men (first track), then an elevator-muzak style Girl from Ipanema and the classics Soul Bossa Nova and Mais Que Nada (you'll know it when you hear it). House of Bamboo is so much fun as is Hot Barbeque and a different version of Dave Brubeck's Take Five. It's all great - run, don't walk, to get out your martini glasses. Oh, and last but not least, the inside jacket is jam-packed with career bios of each artist. This is a must-have.

We play this every Thursday during our Martini Thursdays.......2000-12-13

This CD has it all. It is great. All you have to do is make some martinis, put this CD on. As soon as Ann Margaret starts with "13 Men" it sets the scene.

Average customer rating: I get a kick out of you. I think this is his best The lone Reprise Esquivel is a WINNER melt Esquivel Genuis

More of Other Worlds, Other Sounds Esquivel Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Retro Space Age | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music All Bargain Titles | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Space-Age Bachelor Pad Music Cabaret Manana Music from a Sparkling Planet Latin-Esque Loungecore ASIN: B000002MWF Release Date: 1995-10-10

Tracks:

1. The Breeze And I (Andalucia)
2. Chant To The Night
3. Canadian Sunset
4. Street Scene
5. I Get A Kick Out Of You
6. Primavera
7. Street Of Dreams
8. La Mantilla
9. One For My Baby (And More For The Road)
10. Dancing In The Dark
11. Snowfall
12. Travelin'

Customer Reviews:

I get a kick out of you........2006-01-19

This was Esquivel's "sequel" to Other Worlds, Other Sounds. After his breakup with RCA Records, he recorded this album for Reprise Records. It opens with the bombastic "The Breeze and I", which is one of the best things he ever recorded. The rest of the album features typical Esquivel. Eccentric arrangements, "zoo zoo zoo" singing chorus, weird instrumentation. You know, all that cool stuff. This is an essential album for Esquivel fans.

I think this is his best.......2004-05-27

If you are thinking about trying Esquivel, this is the one to get. It is a CD that really grows on you, regardless of your music taste or background. A classic

The lone Reprise Esquivel is a WINNER.......2002-01-18

Frank Sinatra really dug Esquivel (no, I am not kidding). So when Juan and RCA were at loggerheads regarding his controversial and subsequently unreleased SEE IT IN SOUND, he jumped ship and recorded an LP for Frank's Reprise label. The recording technique, using 35mm film instead of magnetic tape, yielded a terrific soundstage and unparalleled dynamic range for the time. The full orchestra is on board for this outing and they play really well. Don't buy this one thinking buzzimba and wild stereo effects. This is straight ahead arranging but with the pow pows and usual Esquivellian orchestral flairs. The sound alone is a real marvel (Mercury records employed this recording method very successfully in their classical music department and Command Records literally made a living with 35mm film recording). You gotta get this one.

melt.......2001-10-05

Like the TV era it evokes, this album projects perfection in life and living. Nothing can harm you when Esquivel is your background music, and the more martinis and pipe smoking the better. Unlike some of his more frenetic efforts, this Esquivel album is absolutely majestic and soothing. It will counter all but the worst of moods.

Esquivel Genuis.......2001-10-04

After four years of recording for RCA, Esquivel's popularity was still high, and yet, his contract was not renewed. So, he signed on to the Sinatra owned label, Reprise. This album has many cuts that have been used on commercials, news specials and television shows. His arrangement of "I Get A Kick Out Of You" is so original, that you'll be playing it over and over again and attempt to analyze his method of orchestration. The only other piano version that can top Esquivel in this song is Nat King Cole. Cole's version is available on the album "The Piano Style of Nat King Cole." Another great album, worthy of owning. Although the playing time on this album is short, every tune is a model of unique arranging and stunning orchestral arranging. If you are new to Esquivel, this is a great album in which to get started This one is intended as a sequel to his RCA release, Other Worlds, Other Sounds, but the fact that is not as eccentric as some of his other releases, make this an easy album to new comers to the great Esquivel. A great album.

Average customer rating:

Dinner in Havana Rene Touzet Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000A4G5O Release Date: 2003-07-01

Tracks:

1. Siboney [Bolero]
2. Perlas de Tu Boca [Bolero]
3. Amor de Mi Bohio [Guajira]
4. Quime Mucho [Bolero]
5. Engara [Cha Cha Ch
6. Comparsa [Danza Cubana]
7. Siempre en Mi CorazYou Are Always in My Heart) [Bolero]
8. Tres Palabras (Three Words) [Bolero]
9. Son de la Loma (Dance of the Hills)
10. Tu Felicidad (Made for Each Other) [Bolero]
11. Zapateo
12. Bella Cubana (Beautiful Cuba) [Canciubana]

Average customer rating: A timeless American masterpiece Surround Sound There Was "Surround Sound"! Latin flavored zaniness is catchy

Latin-Esque Esquivel Manufacturer: RCA Fs Imports ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Retro Space Age | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: More of Other Worlds, Other Sounds Cabaret Manana Space-Age Bachelor Pad Music Loungecore Music from a Sparkling Planet ASIN: B00004Z559 Release Date: 2000-10-31

Tracks:

1. Raspa
2. Adios, Mariquita Linda
3. Jesusita en Chihuahua
4. Cachito (Pedacito)
5. Latin-Esque
6. Paloma
7. Estrellita
8. Oyeme Cachita
9. Jungle Drums (Canto Karabali)
10. Mucha Muchacha
11. You Belong to My Heart
12. Carioca

Customer Reviews:

A timeless American masterpiece.......2006-01-20

I bought my first Esquivel vinyl in 1962 while stationed in Japan titled Latin-Esque.
I purchased it more for the novelty of the record jacket rather than the contents and was I in for a wonderful surprise when I played it. Although it was made during the "3 channel" stereo technology of the time, Esquivel used his talents to bring us the Ultra Modern latin music that has no comparison to this day. Oh, there were TWO orchestras separated a block apart recording this album. You gotta hear this!

Surround Sound There Was "Surround Sound"!.......2004-01-14

I first picked up a copy of this "Latin-Esque" album back in 1963 on the old RCA vinyl LP. I reallyy didn't know what to expect when I first dropped the tone arm onto the record - I soon found out! My ears and eyes (yes it involved your "vision") and mind/soul was overwhelmed.
From the first sounds of "Raspa" the involvement of "stereo sound" was now part of the musical arrangement.
The snappy latin rhythms of "Chacito (Pedacito)" and on into "Cachita" and you are hooked on Esquvel's sound/vision.
I always enjoy his alternatingly mellow and explosive brass arrangement/presentation of "You Belong To My heart".
Stereo sound was still something new and Esquvel utilized the technology to make his musical presentation something veryy special.
This album is more than worth owning and listening to often.

Latin flavored zaniness is catchy.......2002-01-18

This would be Esquivel's last large orchestra recording for RCA (until they released his unreleased LP in the late 1990s). All the tunes are Latin themed. Again he dazzles the listener with cool orchestrations and unusual pans across the stereo spectrum. All the top notch players are on board again from Bass Flute to screaming Trumpets (whatever happened to Louis Valizan, Esquivel's lead player?). Only available as an import and super hard to find, so get it if you find it! It is hard to put back on the shelf once you have heard it!

Average customer rating: TRULY THE BEST LATIN JAZZ ALBUM EVER MADE

Jazz Espagnole Sabu Manufacturer: Light IN The Attic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00026KGME Release Date: 2005-05-31

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Oracle
3. I Remember Carmen
4. Delilah
5. Breakin' It In
6. Flipping
7. Otra Vez
8. Flamenco Ain't Bad
9. Woody 'N You
10. Enchantment
11. Nica's Dream
12. Coda

Customer Reviews:

TRULY THE BEST LATIN JAZZ ALBUM EVER MADE.......2007-03-20

its hard to believe this masterpiece is almost 50 years old.sabu martinez created what is considered by many to be the best latin jazz ever made.and now available on cd is truly remarkable it hasnt lost its flavor since its creation.any collection would be incomplete without this superb musical trip,there are no words that can describe the impact of this musical genius.worth the money let alone finding the album originaly released on the alegre label.here's your chance to own it on cd.......

Average customer rating:

Best of Esquivel Esquivel Manufacturer: Import [Generic] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Retro Space Age | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Space-Age Bachelor Pad Music More of Other Worlds, Other Sounds Music from a Sparkling Planet Cabaret Manana Melody A.M. ASIN: B0000AZKEX Release Date: 2003-08-18

Tracks:

1. Mucha Muchacha
2. Mini Skirt
3. Night and Day
4. Vereda Tropical
5. Puerto Principe
6. Besamucho
7. Raspa
8. Nature Boy
9. Speak Low
10. Johnson Rag
11. Poinciana
12. Sentimental Journey
13. Question Mark
14. Ballerina
15. Harlem Nocturne
16. Carioca
17. Limehouse Blues
18. Jesusita de Chihuahua

Album Description

2003 collection from the King of Lounge includes 'Mucha Muchacha', 'Sentimental Journey', 'Harlem Nocturne' & 'Mini Skirt'. 18 tracks. Camden.

Album Details

Includes "Mucha Muchacha", "Sentimental Journey" and "Mini Skirt".

Average customer rating: Very Cool!

Cocktail Hour: Mambo Jambo Various Artists Manufacturer: Columbia River Ent. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa & Merengue | Compilations | Latin Music | Styles | Music Big Band | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Lounge | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00001QGTA Release Date: 1999-09-14

Tracks:

1. Patricia
2. Marta
3. Rockambo Baby
4. Guaglione
5. Carambola - Machito
6. Oyeme - Machito
7. Varsity Drag - Tito Puente
8. Mambo Gozon - Tito Puente
9. 3-D Mambo - Tito Puente
10. Mambo Buda - Tito Puente
11. Hong Kong Mambo - Tito Puente
12. Baile Mi Mambo - Tito Puente
13. Cuban Mambo - Xavier Cugat
14. Papa Loves Mambo - Xavier Cugat

Tracks:

1. Que Rico Mambo
2. Mambo #8
3. Patricia
4. La Nina Popoff
5. Mambo Lupita
6. Mambo Ni Hablal
7. Silbando Mambo
8. Corazon De Melon
9. Maria Bonita
10. Rico, Caliente Y Sabroso
11. Norma La De Guadalajara
12. Mambo #5
13. Cerezo Rosa
14. Mambo Del Taconazo

Customer Reviews:

Very Cool!.......2000-01-11

Loved this! I bought it on impulse and everyone at work keeps borrowing it. It is such a great CD! Fun, spirited, I wish I had more finds like this! I never bought a Mambo CD before so this may be great for the uninitiated.

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