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Manteca - Strength In Numbers (LP)
RCA PL 70695 AO, 1985 Germany Nothing rare but a very solid latin jazz recording by the Canadian world fusion group. Includes the deep and intense Ruwenzori that runs for a good 14 minuttes. Record shows hairlines and grades visually VG, most trac...
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Malo - Ascencion (LP)
Warner Bros K 56033, 1974 United Kingdom Very funky affair by afro latin funk rockers Malo lead by Jorge Santana's groovy guitar. Should appeal to latin jazz as well as funk heads alike. UK original from '74 in EX condition, cover with cut-out.
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Machito - Mucho Mucho Machito (LP)
WS 6447, 196? United States Brilliant stuff by the Cuban master on West Side Latino Records including the killer dancefloor fave Tanga. Must have material. Cover and record grades between VG and VG+ with playgrade pretty much VG+ except for lig...
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Machito - Mambo Holiday (LP)
Caliente CLT 7066, 1973 United States Early Machito material with Carambola, Bongo Fiesta and Sambia all brilliant jazzy latin grooves. Caliente US release from '73 with nice cover art. Edge wear to cover, small split, record is EX.
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Machito - Live At North Sea '82 (LP)
Timeless SJP 168 , 1982 Netherlands Brilliant live set by the salsa master on Dutch jazz label Timeless. Nothing really bad on this one with Mambo Inn and Buenas Noches Che Che my favorites.
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Macario Prudencia - M'a Trese E Lele (LP)
Dureco 55098, 1987 Netherlands Legendary Dutch Antilles salsa master killing it on rare Dureco 80s release. Don't get fooled by the late recording date, it is heated stuff for the floor here, just check the opener San Dom. Unplayed stock copy.
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Macario Prudencia - Bros-Bros (LP)
FAC 003, 1978 Netherlands Along with his debut on Prucia Records, I would rate this the best Macario Prudencia album. Crackin Caribbean salsa from start to finish, not a dull moment in sight with the Continental Combo backing the master. Stron...
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Luis Perico Ortiz - My Own Image (LP)
Turnstyle LPT 439, 1978 United States Latin jazz favorite that is surprisingly rare. Impecable line up with Ruben Blades, Steve Khan, Randy Brecker and Johnny Rodriguez Jr just to mention a few. Latin jazz fusion mixed with a twist of modern soul and lati...
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Luis Pena y Pablo Milanes - Anos (LP)
Areito LD 3853, 1985 Cuba A fine collaboration of two Cubano masters. Nothing for the dancefloor on here but still has a subtle funkiness and these cats can play as you will hear. Areito original wigh light blue labels and gatefold cover. Stro...
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Luis Morais - Saragarca (LP)
Edicao VCV 1179, 197? Portugal Great great record by the Senegales composer Luis Morais joined by Franck Cavaquinho. Strong mix of afro cuban and cumbia throughout with highlights in Mari Giralda, Caninha and Saragarca. Copy looks average with many...
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Lucio Barbosa Group - Vacilando Con (LP)
Fonal RA-S 38, 1971 Spain Not entirely sure of the origins of the Lucio Barbosa Group but clearly the settled in Spain although their sound is more Cuban. Nice cover of Oye Como Va and El Cumbanchero.
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Lucho Bermudez - Excelente (LP)
Sonido SIS 70064 , 1983 Colombia Jazzy cumbia grooves from start to finish thanks to the Colombian organ grinders Lucho Bermudez and Jaime Llano Gonzalez. Like new copy.
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Louie Ramirez - A Different Shade Of Black (LP)
Cotique - CS 1085 , 1976 United States So rare and so good, this is a latin masterpiece ahead of its time. Ramirez is backed by none other than Bernard Purdie, Arthur Jenkins and Cornell Dupree. The result is 10 excellent latin grooves with a disco touch. ...
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Los Virtuosos - Salsa Con Coco (LP)
Discolor LP 4399, 1978 Cuba Cuco Valoy led Los Virtuosos playing salsa, merengue and cumbia. This one holds two of his biggest in Juliana and La Muerte De Don Marcos. Sealed original Discolor release from 1978. Check sound on yourtube....
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Los Vikings 5 - Nada Mas Que Cumbias (LP)
EMI XCHIX-36373, 1975 Chile Famous Chilean five piece Cumbia band that are unique in adding lots of electric guitar rather than traditional instrumentation with accordion. Sounds a bit like sixties rock n roll, cumbia style. A truly amazing copy...
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Los Van Van - El Negro No Tiene Na (LP)
Areito LD-4497 , 1988 Cuba Cuban Areito recording from always productive Los Van Van. Style here is mostly Son but a few Salsa cuts worthy a spin in the club as well. Vinyl looks VG, but plays VG+ or better.
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Los Van Van - El Baile Del Buey Cansao (LP)
Areito 4045, 1982 Cuba Cuban household salsa unit Los Van Van just keep doing what they do best, feel good music, all day every day.... Fragile cover with edge wear and tear, disc is visually VG but plays VG+
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Los Van Van - Cronicas (LP)
Areito LD-4596, 1989 Cuba Nice midtempo salsa on this Cuban original from Juan Formell and crew. I like the way Los Van Van adds synth to their traditional style. Fits perfect in disco as well as latin mixes. Check out Cuatro Anos De Ausencia ...
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Los Van Van - Anda Ven Y Muevete (LP)
Areito LD 4164, 197? Cuba Juan Formell and the Orquesta Los Van Van getting busy as one would expect by one of Cuba's musical power houses. A bit of everything here but teh Son dancers stand out to my ear. Start with Habla Claro Camara for a f...
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Los Van Van - Al Son Del Caribe (LP)
Areito LD-4431, 1987 Cuba Stunning copy of this Afro Cuban Los Van Van project with two winners in Nosotros Los del Caribe and Calla. Great breakdown on the latter. Light ringwear to cover, vinyl is spotless which is pretty rare for Cuban wax.
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