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Johnny Tame - Indistinct Horizon (LP)
Ariola 202 787 , 1980 Germany Seriously slept on cosmic oriental batucada track in Bahr Bela Ma, one that should get lots of plays. Mellow floating sounds goes hard percussion madness. You got to love it! Album is signed by Johnny Tame himself on ...
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Jerry Gonzalez - The River Is Deep (LP)
Enja 4040, 1983 Germany Brilliant Afro Cuban dancefloor jazz by Jerry Gonzales and The Fort Apache Band. Should be a popular choice bot for latin jazz and salsa fans. Jerry Gonzales credentials are strong backing several of the heavy hitters...
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Ismael Rivera - Soy Feliz (LP)
Vaya LPS 88470, 1975 Venezuela Such a great record with No Soy Para Ti, Parece Que Le Gusta, Soy Felix and Las Tumbas all huge salsa dancers. Venezuelian pressing on Vaya in decent VG+ condition. Pen marks on back cover.
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Irakere & Leo Brouwer - Concierto (LP)
Areito LD-3769, 1978 Cuba Cuban records on Areito are hotter than ever and this one certainly is a very worthwhile affair on the label. Live recording from 1978 featuring a good mix of fusion jazz and midtempo latin groovers. Decent VG copy bu...
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Irakere - Irakere (LP)
Areito 3797, 1978 Cuba Cuban landmark album with Chucho Valdes and crew rocking the Montreux Jazz Festival. Roof off latin jazz that moves from experimental to purest Havana funk. Cheapo copy with gatefold cover worn on all edges and with w...
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Irakere - Calzada Del Cerro (LP)
Areito LD-4053, 1983 Cuba Cracking set of latin dancers by the mighty Irakere led by Chucho Valdes and German Velazco. Consistent affair with almost all tracks here worth a go with El Tata and 12 y 23 my personal favorites. Fragile cover is no...
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Il Milionari - From Puerto Rico (LP)
Columbia ES 1933, 196? United States Rare latin beat with a brilliant down-beat cover of Watermelon Man and a top scat vocal piece dubbed Bittersweet Samba. Clean EX vinyl condition, cover with writing. US Columbia original from the late sixties.
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Humberto Canto - Impressions De Cuba (LP)
Mode MDINT 907, 196? France Seldom seen 60s deep groove pressing by famous Cuban percussionist Humberto Canto. A fine blend of mambo, cha cha, samba and other quality cuts on here but the standout track is Piano, Tumba Y Contrabajo which is high...
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Herbie Mann - Latin Mann (LP)
Columbia CS 9188 , 1965 United States Full title reads Latin Mann (Afro To Bossa To Blues) and that is exactly what you get on this fantastic Herbie Mann album. Willie Bobo, Charlie Palmieri, Dave Pike and many others are involved which shows. Famed for t...
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Hector Cabrera - Idolo Latinoamericano (LP)
Promus LPP 2030, 1978 Venezuela Venezuelan crooner material that is popish but does has a ctachy feel to it. Argentinian jazz man Bubby Lavecchia arranging. Rare pick in immaculate EX plus plus condition.
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Haciendo Punto En Orto Son - Morivi (LP)
Disco Punto, 1981 Puerto Rico Hard to find Puerto Rican salsa release with a handful of good tracks in Legado Cepeda, Trinitaria and Lamento. Strong wear to both cover and record so if you are picky rather stay clear, plays well and serves the pur...
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Grupo Niche - Un Alto En El Camino (LP)
Codisco 22200702, 1993 Columbia Columbian original with pretty much back to back salsa tunes for the dancefloor. Taped edges and some marks to record.
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Grupo Niche - Triunfo (LP)
Codisco 22200490, 1985 Columbia Another fine Codisco original with solid salsa spins thoughout. Grupo Niche were Columbian but recorded mainly in NYC which can be heard on this funky release. The open cover is covered in plastic from the manufacturi...
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Grupo Kamara - Con Osvaldo Diaz (LP)
Alerce ALP 224, 1978 Chile Such a wonderful and rare treat. Osvaldo Diaz leading this great jazz rock band mixing Chilean traditionals and progressive jazz with traces of samba, bossa and other latin spice. Very unqiue recording and not a recor...
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Grupo Cubano de Jazz del ICR - Jazz Cuba (LP)
Palma LP 1011, 196? Cuba Really pleased to be able to offer a copy of this fantastic Afro Cuban jazz recording straight out of Havana. Pucho Escalanta and his group ripping it up. Pure pleassure from start to finish. A tough find and a must f...
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Grupo Algo Nuevo - Pan Caliente (LP)
Dimension Golden 1, 1981 Mexico Mindblowing jazz funk by the Cuban master Juan Pablo Torres and friends who takes off completely on the title track Pan Caliente. The flip opens with an excellent boogie funk styled jazz scat groove Perfida that has g...
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Gilda y Rolando - Salsa Y Samba Si (LP)
Allstars Oy ALP 1021, 1981 Finland Unusual and suprisingly good salsa album from Finland. Listen to my favorite Maria Samba. Private pressing that does not show up very often. Flawless condition.
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Gerry Mulligan & Astor Piazzolla (LP)
Disques Festival FLD 638 , 1975 France Highly recommended latin jazz by Gerry Mulligan and Astor Piazzolla who collaborated on a number of albums. This one is their best. Packed with symphonic pieces it is a joy to listen to and should also sit well with ...
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Gerardo Nunez - Flamencos De Nueva York (LP)
Grabaciones Accidentales FA-007, 1989 Spain Funky flamenco jazz, actually this is one my personal favorites. Traditional styles given the modern treatment while influenced by Gerardo's travels in New York. Pretty rare pick as well. Don't miss it!!
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George Shearing - Continental Experience (LP)
MPS BASF 20 25612-6, 1976 Germany Off the radar MPS recording that blends George Shearing's smooth piano jazz with some mellow latin vibes through Chino Valdes and Carmelo Garcia on congas and timbales respectively. Backing by Siggi Schwab and Rusty J...
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