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Dave Pell - Perez Prado's Big Band Sound (LP)
PRI Records, 196? United States Big band leader Dave Pell tackles Perez Prado and does a pretty decent job at it, particularly the Mambos are useful. Listen to Mambo Number 8 that gives a good indication of what to expect. Yellow vinyl with some lig...
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David Earle Johnson - Hip Address (LP)
CMP 14 ST, 1980 Germany Great and largely undiscovered album that perfectly blends contemporary jazz with latin and synth. It is hard not to like tracks like Siete Oarati and the dead funky Punk Luck. German only release on inide labl CMP wh...
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Digno Garcia - Pays Tropical (LP)
Musidisc 30 CV1364, 197? France Funny (and silly) cover of Jorge Ben's massive hitter Pais Tropical and other Paraguayan-Harp grooves. French press in like new shape.
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Dimension Latina - Billo's Caracas Boys (LP)
Billo BLPS 549, 1975 Venezuela If you thought battles only flourish in breakdancing or hip hop circles think again. The Venezuelan powerhouse of Dimension Latina takes on Billo's Caracas Boys and the result is hot, hotter, fire !! This is the origi...
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Dimension Latina - Combinacion Latina No.4 (LP)
Velvet PRS-3001, 1979 Puerto Rico Mixed bag of styles on ths later Dimension Latina recording. Rumba, Salsa even a discoed dancer on here. Start with the upbeat floor friendly Rumbero De Ayer. VG/VG+ copy with moderate surface wear to disc but great p...
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Dimension Latina - Inconquistable (LP)
Top Hits CLR-1581, 1978 Venezuela Another hot slice by Dimension Latina and its not just the cover art on point, musically it is a beast with Mapeye No 2, Por El Camino or Se Va El Caramelero. Rare Venezuelan original in lovely shape. Faint inaudble s...
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Domingo - Latin Rock Salsa (LP)
Taraxacum 6622278, 198? Germany Ultra rare latin / salsa release privately pressed here in Germany. It is one that I would imagine many DJs would deem useful as it holds straight slasa as well as afro cuban dancers. Check Latin Caravan for starters ...
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Don Medardo - 10 Anos De Exitos (LP)
Medarluz LP-10017, 1978 Ecuador Ecuadorian classic with guest features of Kiko Fuents and Gustavo Velasquez. Great blend of Cumbia, Tropicalia and Paseito paves the way. Start with Aguita De Cualquier Cosa for a feel of the vibes.
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Duncan Lamont - Latin A Lamont (LP)
Metronome HLP 10197, 1968 Germany Killer upbeat library latin jazz from Duncan Lamont. Big dancefloor tunes in Eruption, Nigh Flight and Madrilenos. A-side has got some scratches causing some clicks but thankfully on the less interesting parts, the b-...
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Duncan Lamont - Latin All The Way (LP)
Metronome MLP 15242, 196? Germany Very rare latin release by library jazz man Duncan Lamont featuring scat vocals by Barbara Moore. Looks like an all easy listening affair but some pretty upbeat grooves on here as well. Check the jazzy On A Shoestring.
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Eddie Santiago - Invasion De La Privacidad (LP)
TH-2575, 1988 United States You got to credit Eddie Santiago for his choice of cover art. Even if you don't like salsa check out his style. Back cover is even better! Musically this is his best with heavy latin vibes for the floor, some samba as...
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Eddie Santiago - Sigo Atrevido (LP)
TH 102 16089, 1988 Venezuela More goodies by the Venezuelean ladies man on top form. Salsa action from start to finish never taking focus off the bedroom as the end result. Check Insaciable for a feel of the vibes...
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Eduardo Zurita - Desde La Mitad Del Mundo (LP)
Candil LP 12-117, 1967 United States Debut album by cumbia king Eduardo Zurita. A nice blend of rumbas, cumbias and more with heavy organ grinding solo work. US pressing with cover and disc both in superb EX condition.
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Eduardo Zurita - Volumen 7 (LP)
Candil 12 170, 196? Ecuador Rare and collectable album relase by Cumbia pioneer Eduardo Zurita getting serioulsy busy on the organ adding a great afro cuban backing. Some tracks are mixed together in pairs allowing for fascinating tempo changes....
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El Calefon - Salir Del Agujero (LP)
La Ducha OGT 13, 198? Switzerland Amazing private pressed Swiss latin fusion that surely has not blown up yet. Lots of useful tracks on here but start with the wonderful Quando Lembro making the investment worthwhile any day. Perfect midtempo jazz DJ ...
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El Chicano - Viva Tirado (LP)
MCA MAPS 3122 , 1970 Germany Always in demand and for good reason. Great versions of Cantaloupe Island, Light My Fire, Quiet Village and the smooth latin groover in Viva Tirado lifted by Kid Frost. German original from 1970 with lots of scuffs an...
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El Combo Candela - El Combo Candela (LP)
FM LP 2072, 1981 Columbia Columbian comp that has its moments, particular the 12 min mix of different artists in the form of Rico, Caiente Y Sabroso and more.
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El Gran Combo - Breaking The Ice (LP)
Combo RCSLP 2040, 1084 Columbia Another fine mix of latin grooves for the dancefloor with some jazz undertones. El Gran Combo are always good for a quality record and does not disaapoint here on their visit to Alaska either. Released on the US Combo...
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El Gran Combo - La Universidad De La Salsa (LP)
Combo RCSLP 2034, 1983 Columbia Great uptempo salsa from one of the most productive latin units. This is one of our favorite El Gran Combo releases on the Combo label. Little wear to cover and record but still in good shape.
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Emilio Reyes - Perfect Dance Tempos... (LP)
Brunswick 267 069, 1962 Germany Killer set of latin dancers by Emiliy Reyes with standouts the fine cover of Pacheco's Ease Merenque and the monster Que Te Parece Cholito (soundclip). Soft marks only, playgrade is not far off EX, fragile cover betwe...
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