Cuban Carnival

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Maestro Ernest "Tito" Puente has more than 100 titles under his name, some truly excellent, and none better than Cuban Carnival. Recorded in 1955 and 1956 with an orchestra powered by a rhythm section that included bona fide stars such as Mongo Santamaria, Carlos "Patato" Valdez, and Candido Camero on percussion, Cuban Carnival shows Puente at the top of his game, pushing the standards of the music but never forgetting the dancers on the dance floor. The excitement of "Pa'Los Rumberos" (later revisited by Santana), the elegance and muscle of the cha cha cha "Que Sera," or the rootsy flavor of "Elegua Chango" and "Oye Mi Guaguanco" come through clearly--and the arranging needs no apologies. It still sound modern. This is Puente at his best. --Fernando Gonzalez

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Average customer rating: Los Hombres keeps it hot with this CD as well

Vol. 5: Carnival Los Hombres Calientes: Irvin Mayfield and Bill Summers Manufacturer: Basin Street Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Los Hombres Calientes, Vol. 4: Vodou Dance New Congo Square, Vol. 3 Los Hombres Calientes Los Hombres Calientes, Vol. 2 Strange Fruit ASIN: B0007QCLI6 Release Date: 2005-03-15

Tracks:

1. Carnival (Havana)
2. Camparsa De Carnival
3. Latin Tinge II
4. Ewesi Para Hevioso
5. Estan Tocando Part 1
6. Estan Tocando Part 2
7. Indians
8. James Booker
9. Rojo's Revenge
10. The Mardi Gras Second Line
11. Cubacajun Carnival
12. George Porter
13. Carnival Lullaby (Nite Nite Little Irvin)
14. Alakati Owo
15. Melena
16. Carnival De Phunk
17. Mardi Gras Bayou
18. Carnival Kongo
19. Kendavshubi

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"Come and party with me, y'all," exhorts Bill Summers on Los Hombres Calientes' latest multi-culti celebration, telling you not only what the album is about and where he and co-leader Irvin Mayfield are from--the South, New Orleans to be precise--but also what their attitude is in breezing through Cuban and Brazilian styles, funk and jazz, samba and mambo and salsa. Though they have an agenda as world travelers, they're neither purists nor rootsologists; they're mostly after a good time and will toss anything into the mix to attain it. On "Carnival," their deepest and most sustained effort, their ability to synthesize styles is so secure, tributes to a pair of Crescent City legends, piano maven James Booker and bass funkster George Porter of Meters fame rub off happily on West African and Congolese numbers, and vice versa. Reaching back to the Satchmo tradition with his high, hard-edged, trilling solos, but flashing modernistic colors as well, Mayfield rides over and through the sound while Summer keeps things percolating on his usual assortment of percussion instruments. The hometown cast includes the Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins and the Mardis Gras Indians. Party on, indeed. --Lloyd Sachs

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Los Hombres keeps it hot with this CD as well.......2005-07-22

Clearly another great brainchild of Bill Summers and Irvin Mayfield. Although not my favorite (Vol.4: Vodou Houdou is THE BEST), there is some great stuff on this CD! "James Booker", tribute to the piano great, is my favorite song on the CD. Ron Markham does an awesome job on the piano, and it is evident in this recording. Irvin Mayfield has always been a musician that pays a huge amount of attention to detail and perfection, and that is certainly not compromised on this CD. It's great music, although I would argue that this CD has much more of the New Orleans feel to it than the previous one.

Average customer rating: The wistful blues What a waste Island Taj This is great stuff! This cd gives the blues...

Hanapepe Dream Taj Mahal & the Hula Blues Manufacturer: Tone Cool ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Slide Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Afro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Latin Music | International | Styles | Music | Compilations | Afro Brazilian | Bolero | Brazilian Jazz | Cuban | Flamenco | Latin Jazz | Mambo | Mariachi | Merengue | Salsa | Samba | Tango | Tejano General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sacred Island The Natch'l Blues Dancing the Blues Phantom Blues Mo' Roots ASIN: B00009KDRA Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

1. Great Big Boat
2. Black Jack Day
3. Moonlight Lady
4. King Edward's Throne
5. African Herbsman
6. Baby, You're My Destiny
7. Stagger Lee
8. Livin' On Easy
9. My Creole Belle
10. All Along The Watchtower
11. Handpepe Dream

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Though he earned earliest acclaim as a blues traditionalist, Taj Mahal is no purist. Instead, he's an eclectic artist who finds common spirit with the blues in a multicultural array of styles. This album's acoustic arrangements lace the ukuleles, slack and steel guitars of Hawaii (where Taj lived for 15 years) with the airier strains of flute and saxophone and the lilt of the African kalimba. Within this follow-up to 1998's Sacred Island, the music island-hops from the Pacific to the Caribbean, as a blend of reggae and calypso influences highlight "Great Big Boat," "King Edward's Throne," and "African Herbsman." Taj and his Hula Blues band additionally apply their transformational power to a sinuously propulsive rendition of Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower," as well as providing syncopated renewal for traditionals "Black Jack Davy" and "Stagger Lee" plus Mississippi John Hurt's "My Creole Bell." Straying furthest from bedrock blues, the lovely Hawaiian balladry of "Moonlight Lady" shimmers like moonbeams dancing across the ocean ripples. --Don McLeese

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The wistful blues.......2003-10-02

Has Taj Mahal lost it? One might think so after a superficial listen to his latest outing. Closer attending renders a different conclusion.

It's all about the vibe, here--one that, apparently, not everyone can get on board with. How can you have the blues on Hawaii? Or in the Caribbean? Simple. Not everyone is a plantation owner or scuba-diving tourist guide. Read V. S. Naipaul's great book, The Middle Passage, and find out what it means to be a "client culture."

Yes, there's a kind of inanity in much of the lyrics (although a good portion of them are traditional). Yes, this is miles from Mississippi John Hurt (although it contains one of his tunes), let alone Cory Bell or even Muddy Waters.

But you know what? Taj Mahal still works his magic here: The trademark vocal gruffness, esp. manifesting itself at the end of "Blackjack Davey" (easy to see where Captain Beefheart got his basic approach from), the raw edge of his electro-acoustic guitar (which has pretty much replaced his National Steel guitar), the loosy-goosy ensemble playing--all of which is perfectly suited to the island-blues vibe he's evoking here.

I, for one, celebrate this nifty transformation of the blues into an island key. And if you've got big ears, I think you will too.

What a waste.......2003-09-09

I've played it through three times and am going to junk it.
It's [bad] - incredibly repetitive lyrics.
Whatever happened to the real Taj Mahal?
This is the last time I ever pay any attention to a magazine music reviewer. I would definitely like to have my money back.

Island Taj.......2003-07-29

I've been a Taj Mahal fan for over two decades now, and the man never ceases to amaze me with his variety, artistry and creativity. My first initiation to Taj was through his early standard acoustic blues covers and originals, then I followed along as he tried his hand at blues-infused African rhythms, Reggae, Pop, Soul and duets with diverse musicians such as Toumani Diabate and Ry Cooder. This time around Taj combines blues with Hawaiian music and the results are stunning. From the great Hawaiian blues rendition of Dylan's 'All Along the Watchtower', to the hauntingly beautiful Taj Mahal original 'Moonlight Lady', this is some incredible music. There are also some interesting blues standards here given new life with Hawaiian blues flavor, such as Mississippi John Hurt's "My Creole Bell' and the blues standard "Stagger Lee". Overall, this is a very impressive new release by one of blues music's true living legends, Taj Mahal. Highly recommended for fans of Taj, lovers of Hawaiian folk music, or fans of blues music everywhere.

This is great stuff!.......2003-07-06

We were in Kauai for Christmas 2001 and they have kiosks which sell mostly Hawaiian music (slack key, etc) I spotted a Taj Mahal alblum on display and the clerk told me he lived on the island. I had not heard from Taj since the late 60's in San Francisco and was pleased to see he was still around. The clerk demo'ed a German release of this alblum and his Sacred Island alblum. I was blown away. It was the sound track for our two week vacation. My 86 year old father was with us and he loved it too. Sadly, he passed away shortly after our return. I still listen to these two often and remember our time there. Last Monday Taj was at Humphrey's in San Diego and we saw him there. After the show when only a dozen or so people were remaining, he came out and chatted with us. He is so pleasant and unpretentious and talented.

This cd gives the blues..........2003-07-05

This cd gives the blues, but not in the way intended. This is a disappointing cd from a musician who has produced many great works. The music draws from Hawaiian music, but not enough. What comes out is a water down version mixed with a dash of R&B.
The band is not much better in concert. I recently saw them at the Fillmore in SF. They appear to be very good musician, but there is no spark. All the energy was coming from Taj. He had three ukulele players, and this could have been a great opportunity to show mainlanders what a great ukulele musician can do with four strings. But, these musician only played rhythm and mostly the three chords all ukulele students learn in the first lesson, G, F and A. My son and I, the next night, went to a concert of hawaiian music which was excellent by Amy Gillion, Willie K and Makana.
I advise getting Taj Mahal with the Phantom Band or earlier material. If you want hawaiian music visit the international music section at Amazon.com and try some of the musician listed above, or others such as Ohta-San, Sistah Robi, Iz, or many of the excellent slack key guitarist.

Average customer rating: Diverse and exciting, but ultimately fails to capture the energy it should.

Love the Donkey Cyro Baptista Manufacturer: Tzadik 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 Folk | Latin Music | Styles | Music Brazilian Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Beat the Donkey Obrigado Brazil Not Too Late ASIN: B000BJNTZS Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

1. American Constitution
2. Anarri
3. Rio de Jamaica
4. Forrr All
5. Tap on the Cajon
6. Frevo de Rua
7. Bottles
8. Caboclinho
9. Matan
10. Immigrant Song
11. Maria Teresa
12. Olivia -- Step on the Roach
13. Movie Screen
14. Pandeirada
15. Beat the Donkey [Multimedia Track]

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Diverse and exciting, but ultimately fails to capture the energy it should........2005-12-22

Cyro Baptista's Beat the Donkey is a percussion and dance ensemble-- I've not heard their previous record, but picked up "Love the Donkey" when it was released as I've really grown to love Baptista's work in the past couple years.

One thing I can safely say is that it's clear this ensemble would be absolutely stunning live. But this is a record, so I'll talk a bit to it. Baptista and his band (seven percussionists in addition to himself) whip up a rather aggressive stew of multi-cultured music. Nothing seems to be left out, from Brazil to Jamaica to Irish to tap to Led Zeppelin. Boundaries between different musics are broken down and seemlessly integrated into the pieces. Standout pieces include opener "American Constitution" (excitable percussion and Baptista shouting into a megaphone), "Bottles" (the ensemble blowing on, yes, bottles, several of them), the totally off-the-wall didgeridoo meets dub workout "Matan" and Irish-ish "Maria Teresa" (a great spotlight for guest performer, violinist Mark Feldman).

It's a lot of fun, but back to my point about seeing this live-- it feels like a picture of the sort of energy that would be captured were this a performance. It's a good record, but it'd be a lot better if you were immersed in it.

Average customer rating: Great sample of ferrer's earlier work

Ay, Candela Ibrahim Ferrer Manufacturer: La Escondida ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Afro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bolero | Latin Music | Styles | Music Corridos | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rhumba | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: La Colleccion Cubana Momentos Buenos Hermanos Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer Buena Vista Social Club Presents: Manuel Guajiro Mirabal ASIN: B0007Y8AWE Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

1. Apuntate Una Mi Social
2. Manana Me Voy Pa' Sibanicu
3. De Camino A La Vereda
4. Ay, Candela
5. La Chica Del Granizado
6. Estoy Seco Y Me Quiero Mojar
7. Compositor Confundido
8. Ahora No Puedo
9. Esto Se Baila Y Se Toca
10. Mi Tonada Montuna
11. Santa Cecilia
12. Una Fuerza Inmensa
13. Todavia Me Queda Voz

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Happy, bright, sparkling, brilliant: in all honesty, there simply aren't enough colorful adjectives to accurately describe the palpable, inherent joy in the music of Cuban master Ibrahim Ferrer. All the shades of the rainbow--and more--are showcased beautifully on Ay, Candela, a vivid, varried collection of classic tracks. The assembled songs span the 1960s, '70s, and early '80s, but they sound as fresh and vibrant as anything recorded in the last few years. Ferrer is a master of delivery, and he works wonderfully alongside the expert musicians and background vocalists. It makes for some great moments, particularly during the joyous "Mi Tonada Montuna," "Manana Me Voy Pa' Sibanicu" and the title track. Ferrer's best moment, however, comes during the stirring "Una Fuerza Immensa," a lush, captivating bolero that conjures images of swaying palm trees and slow-dancing couples. It's a standout amid an album of outstanding consistency. --Joey Guerra

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Great sample of ferrer's earlier work.......2005-09-09

If you're a fan of the great, recently departed Ibrahim Ferrer, you will find this album to be a interesting window into the work he did during the decades before he retired, before hooking up with the Buena Vista clan. If you're a more casual listener of Cuban music, I'd recommend sticking with Ferrer's more recent albums, as they are produced to better enhance the beauty of his voice.

It is important to note that the music on this cd was actually recorded from the 1960s to the 1980s, not in the Buena Vista era.

Average customer rating: A Good Introduction to Opera

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Tracks:

1. Missa Papae Marcelli: Kyrie
2. L'Orfeo: 'In questo lieto e fortunato giorno' (Act 1)
3. The Four Seasons: 'Winter' RV 297 (Allegro non molto)
4. Messiah: 'Hallelujah Chorus'
5. Suite No. 3 In D Major BWV 1068: Air
6. String Quartet In C Major Op. 76 no. 3 ('Emperor'): Pocoadagio cantabile
7. Requiem K 626: 'Lacrimosa'
8. Symphony No.5 In C Minor Op. 67: 1st movement (Allegro con brio)
9. Caprice No. 24 In A Minor
10. William Tell: Overture (Excerpt)
11. Piano Quintet ('The Trout') D 667: 4th Movement (Adantino)
12. Symphonie Fantastique Op. 14: 2nd movement ('A Ball')
13. A Midsummer Night's Dream Op. 61: 'Wedding March'
14. ude en G Sharp Minor Op. 25 No. 6
15. Kinderszenen Op. 15: 'Traumerei'

Tracks:

1. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 In D Flat Major S 244
2. Die Walkure: 'Ride Of The Valkyries' (Act 3)
3. Nabucco: 'Va pensiero, su'II ali dorate' (Act 3)
4. The Bartered Bride: Overture - Bedrich Smetana
5. Te Deum: 1st Movement 'Te Deum' - Anton Bruckner
6. The Blue Danube Op. 314
7. Symphony No. 3 In F Major Op. 90: 3rd Movement (Poco allegretto)
8. Carnival Of The Animals: 'The Swan'
9. Carmen: 'Habanera'
10. Pictures At An Exhibition: 'The Great Gate Of Kiev'
11. Symphony N. 5 In E Minor Op. 64: 3rd Movement (Valse)
12. Symphony No. 9 In E Minor Op. 95 ('From The New World'): 2nd Movement (Largo) (Exerpts)
13. Peer Gynt Op. 23: 'In The Hall Of The Mountain King'

Tracks:

1. Madama Butterfly: Act II: Un bel di vedremo
2. Symphony No. 5: Fourth Movement: (Adagietto)
3. Preludes Book II: Feux d'artifice
4. Also Sprach Zarathoustra Op. 30: Introduction
5. Valse triste Op. 44: 1
6. Gymnopedie No. 1
7. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini Op. 43: Variation No. 18
8. Pavane pour une Infante defunte
9. Concerto For Orchestra: Second Movement
10. The Firebird: Infernal Dance
11. Lulu Suite: Lied der Lulu
12. Romeo And Juliet Op. 64: Dance Of The Knights
13. Cuban Overture
14. Violin Concerto: First Movement

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This latest compilation release from Deutsche Grammophon, hot on the heels of The Yellow Guide to Opera, consists of not only three CDs, but also a 144-page booklet that provides biographies of 100 composers, a glossary explaining 100 musical terms, and notes on each of the 42 tracks on the discs. Aimed, clearly, at newcomers to classical music, the three discs cover almost five centuries of music, arranged chronologically from the Kyrie of Palestrina's Missa Papae Marcelli to Philip Glass's Violin Concerto. Orchestral, chamber, and vocal are all represented, performed by a roster of celebrated names: the Amadeus Quartet, Martha Argerich, the Vienna Philharmonic, and Herbert von Karajan, to name but a few. All in all, a value-for-your-money way to either become more familiar with classical music or glimpse some of the treasures of the DG archive. --Rebecca Agnew

Customer Reviews:

A Good Introduction to Opera.......2002-01-09

For those persons looking for an introduction to Opera this compilation is an excellent beginning. The recording quality is pretty good overall, and the performances are both interesting and satisfying.

I keep listening to these CD's, and they always sound fresh and fun.

After listening to this album I find myself wanting to learn more about Opera.

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Carnival Tito Puente Manufacturer: Recall Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Big Band | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000JAHB Release Date: 1999-09-15

Tracks:

1. Mambiando
2. Bochinera
3. Pata Pata
4. Ran Kan Kan
5. Que Lindo el Mambo
6. Shing-A-Tin Tin
7. Tito on Timbales
8. Caravan
9. Vete Pa' la Luna
10. Four Beat Mambo
11. Picao y Tostao
12. Fiesta con Puente
13. Oye Como Va
14. Mambolino
15. Ricci Ricci
16. Rumba en el Patio
17. El Rey del Timbal
18. Algo Nuevo

Tracks:

1. Noro Morales
2. Mambo Lenko
3. Por Tu Amor
4. Penjamo
5. Que Sizas Feliz
6. Ta Contento el Pueblo
7. Coco Seco
8. El YoYo
9. Guira
10. Mambo Inn
11. Mambo a la Tito
12. Mambo Tipico
13. Ni Se
14. Fat Mama
15. Ay Cari
16. Arui
17. Camina Camaron
18. Timbalito

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Cuban Carnival Tito Puente Manufacturer: Sony International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Big Band | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dance Mania Music of Cuba: 1909-1951 Lo Mejor de lo Mejor ASIN: B00009UVZL Release Date: 2003-07-01

Tracks:

1. Elegua Chango
2. CuEs la Idea (What's the Idea)
3. Pos Rumberos (For Dancers)
4. Que SerWhat Is It)
5. Oye Mi Guaguancisten to the Guaguanc
6. Yambeque
7. Happy Cha-Cha-Ch
8. Mambo Buda
9. Cha-Cha-Cha de los Pollos (Cha-Cha for Chicks)
10. Guaguancrgarito
11. Cuban Fantasy

Average customer rating: Another strong album by Puente and his orchestra tito puente fue muy chevre!!

Cuban Carnival Tito Puente Manufacturer: RCA Intl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Big Band | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000005LCY Release Date: 1990-12-20

Tracks:

1. Elegua Chango
2. Cual Es La Idea (What's The Idea)
3. Pa' Los Rumberos (For Dancers)
4. Que Sera (What's Is It)
5. Oye Mi Guaguanco (Listen To The Guaguanco)
6. Yambeque
7. Happy Cha-Cha-Cha
8. Mambo Buda
9. Cha-Cha-Cha De Los Pollos (Cha-Cha For Chicks)
10. Guaguanco Margarito
11. Cuban Fantasy

Amazon.com essential recording

Maestro Ernest "Tito" Puente has more than 100 titles under his name, some truly excellent, and none better than Cuban Carnival. Recorded in 1955 and 1956 with an orchestra powered by a rhythm section that included bona fide stars such as Mongo Santamaria, Carlos "Patato" Valdez, and Candido Camero on percussion, Cuban Carnival shows Puente at the top of his game, pushing the standards of the music but never forgetting the dancers on the dance floor. The excitement of "Pa'Los Rumberos" (later revisited by Santana), the elegance and muscle of the cha cha cha "Que Sera," or the rootsy flavor of "Elegua Chango" and "Oye Mi Guaguanco" come through clearly--and the arranging needs no apologies. It still sound modern. This is Puente at his best. --Fernando Gonzalez

Customer Reviews:

Another strong album by Puente and his orchestra.......2000-12-29

I got this cd today and I loved it really shows what a musical genius Puente was because of all the great songs he did on this cd. My favorite on here is Elegua Chango the way this one starts out is great. So if you in the mood to dance and shake your hips this is the one for you because this album is a real classic. You won't be disapointed.

tito puente fue muy chevre!!.......1999-02-20

este disco se amo!! i love tito puente and his son and i think it is a great cd. i only gave it 4 stars cuz i haven't finished listening to it yet so i don't know how it all sounds but so far tito puente sounds really good.

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Carnival Tito Puente Manufacturer: Recall ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Big Band | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00003J7Q3 Release Date: 1999-09-15

Tracks:

1. Mambiando
2. Bochinera
3. Pata Pata
4. Ran Kan Kan
5. Que Lindo el Mambo
6. Shing-A-Tin Tin
7. Tito on Timbales
8. Caravan
9. Vete Pa' la Luna
10. Four Beat Mambo
11. Picao y Tostao
12. Fiesta con Puente
13. Oye Como Va
14. Mambolino
15. Ricci Ricci
16. Rumba en el Patio
17. El Rey del Timbal
18. Algo Nuevo

Tracks:

1. Noro Morales
2. Mambo Lenko
3. Por Tu Amor
4. Penjamo
5. Que Sizas Feliz
6. Ta Contento el Pueblo
7. Coco Seco
8. El YoYo
9. Guira
10. Mambo Inn
11. Mambo a la Tito
12. Mambo Tipico
13. Ni Se
14. Fat Mama
15. Ay Cari
16. Arui
17. Camina Camaron
18. Timbalito

Album Description

36 track retrospective for the greatest Latin jazz star of all-time. Taken from his Fania & Seeco label recordings, it includes his original version of 'Oye Como Va' (popularized by Santana in the early '70s), plus 'Mambolino', 'A Nora Morales', 'El Yoyo'

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Routes of Rhythm, Vol. 1: Carnival of Cuban Music Various Artists Manufacturer: Rounder Select ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Afro-Cuban | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Caribbean & Cuba | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Salsa | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Caribbean & Cuba | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Routes of Rhythm, Vol. 2 (Cuban Dance Party) ASIN: B00000039T Release Date: 1990-06-27

Tracks:

1. Chant To Elegua - Afro Cuba De Matanzas
2. Carnival Music - Carnival Comparsa Group, Santiago De Cuba
3. The Singing Bird - Los Munequitos De Matanzas
4. They Went To The Woods - Isaac Oviedo & His Family
5. Guantanemera - Duo Del Bodeguita Del Medio
6. Siboney - Bing Crosby With Xavier Cugat And His Orchestra
7. La Enganadora - Enrique Jorrin
8. Sweet And Sexy Woman - Los Van Van
9. Son De Mayari - Son De La Loma
10. The Peanut Vendor - Don Azpiazu And His Havana Casino Orchestra
11. Manteca - Chano Pozo And Dizzy Gillespie's Big Band
12. Las Margaritas - Grupo Irakere
13. Mambo #8 - Perez Prado
14. Bruca Manigua - Arsenio Rodriguez
15. Thick Red Lips - Celia Cruz With Tito Puente & Orchestra
16. Searching For America - Ruben Blades

Salsa Music:

1. Dos Camionetas Blindadas
2. El Canto de Mi Tierra
3. El Super Show de los Vaskez: Sin Ausencias
4. En Concierto
5. Exitos
6. Exitos
7. Exitos
8. Exitos del Ano
9. Fiera de la Bachata
10. Flamazo Navideno

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Distinction [CD-single] [Import]

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