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There was a time that Latin Jazz ruled the airwaves, at its forefront was New York label Tico Records. This double-LP showcases both the big names and some of the cult favourites of the era, including tunes from Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Joe Cuba, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri, La Lupe, and Willie Bobo. A 26-track fiesta of boogaloo, shing-a-ling, and a whole lot of feisty shaking going on, all thrown together to celebrate 75 years of this legendary label in style. - Flying Out
The first Latin soul collection featuring a mix of chart-topping hits and deeper cuts from the crown jewel of the mambo era Tico Records, celebrating the iconic imprint’s 75th Anniversary.
The 2LP set includes 26 tracks from trailblazers Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Joe Cuba, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri, La Lupe, Willie Bobo and more.
New liner notes by DJ Dean Rudland that tell the story of the New York City label that launched the careers of some of the most revered names in Latin music.
Tracklist
Side A
1. Ray Barretto Y Su Charanga Moderna – El Watusi
2. Willie Bobo – Bobo! Do That Thing
3. Willie Bobo – Be’s That Way
4. The Joe Cuba Sextet – El Pito (I’ll Never Go Back To Georgia)
5. The Joe Cuba Sextet – Bang! Bang!
6. Candido – Madrid
7. Ray Barretto – Babalu
1. Ray Barretto Y Su Charanga Moderna – El Watusi
2. Willie Bobo – Bobo! Do That Thing
3. Willie Bobo – Be’s That Way
4. The Joe Cuba Sextet – El Pito (I’ll Never Go Back To Georgia)
5. The Joe Cuba Sextet – Bang! Bang!
6. Candido – Madrid
7. Ray Barretto – Babalu
Side B
1. Eddie Palmieri And Cal Tjader – Come An’ Get It (Boogaloo)
2. Tito Puente Y Su Orquestra – Fat Mama
3. The Joe Cuba Sextet – Oh Yeah!
4. The Joe Cuba Sextet – Sock It To Me
5. Tito Puente/La Lupe – Steak-O-Lean
6. Tito Puente’s Orchestra – TP’s Shing-A-Ling
7. The Joe Cuba Sextet – Hey Joe, Hey Joe
1. Eddie Palmieri And Cal Tjader – Come An’ Get It (Boogaloo)
2. Tito Puente Y Su Orquestra – Fat Mama
3. The Joe Cuba Sextet – Oh Yeah!
4. The Joe Cuba Sextet – Sock It To Me
5. Tito Puente/La Lupe – Steak-O-Lean
6. Tito Puente’s Orchestra – TP’s Shing-A-Ling
7. The Joe Cuba Sextet – Hey Joe, Hey Joe
Side C
1. The Joe Cuba Sextet – Psychedelic Baby
2. Eddie Palmieri & His Orchestra – The African Twist
3. La Lupe – Fever
4. The Modern Sound Of Al Escobar – Tighten Up
5. The Modern Sound Of Al Escobar – The Horse
6. Celia Cruz/Tito Puente – Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In
1. The Joe Cuba Sextet – Psychedelic Baby
2. Eddie Palmieri & His Orchestra – The African Twist
3. La Lupe – Fever
4. The Modern Sound Of Al Escobar – Tighten Up
5. The Modern Sound Of Al Escobar – The Horse
6. Celia Cruz/Tito Puente – Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In
Side D
1. Gilberto Sextet – Yes I Will (Part 1)
2. Tito Puente & His Orchestra – Hit The Bongo
3. Tito Puente & His Orchestra – Oye Como Va
4. Jimmy Sabater – Times Are Changin’
5. The Joe Cuba Sextet – Do You Feel It?
6. Joe Panama And Company – My People
1. Gilberto Sextet – Yes I Will (Part 1)
2. Tito Puente & His Orchestra – Hit The Bongo
3. Tito Puente & His Orchestra – Oye Como Va
4. Jimmy Sabater – Times Are Changin’
5. The Joe Cuba Sextet – Do You Feel It?
6. Joe Panama And Company – My People
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