Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Ray Martínez

Ray Martínez, photograph courtesy of Willie Martínez.

Rubén González - Melodiía del Rio

Noro Morales - Que Linda Eres

Rubén González - Linda Cubana

Felo Bergaza - Piano Latino

Agustín Lara - Amor De Mis Amores (Grand Piano)

Machito - Tanga

Machito y Graciela - Changó Ta' Vení

Miguelito Valdés - Babalu

Miguelito Valdés

Miguelito Valdés, foto cortesía de Pedro Oggie Garcia

Miguelito Valdés y Casino De La Playa - Cachita

Mario Bauzá - El Manisero

Chano Pozo with Dizzy Gillespie and Orchestera 1947

Chano Pozo performing with Dizzy Gillespie and his orchestra in 1947.   Photograph courtesy of Pedro Oggie Garca.

Benny Moré - Rumberos De Ayer

Luciano Pozo González, better known as Chano Pozo (January 7, 1915 in Havana - December 3, 1948 in New York City) was an Afro-Cuban jazz percussionist, singer, dancer and composer who played a major role in the founding of Latin jazz. Although he lived but 33 years, no discussion of Latin jazz is complete without mention of his name and no discussion of trumpet giant Dizzy Gillespie, the godfather of Latin jazz in the U.S., can begin without the name of Pozo, who was the first in a long line of Latin percussionists in Dizzy's various bands. Dizzy's dozens of Latin-flavored compositions, including the hit song "Manteca" and "Tin Tin Deo" (both co-written by Pozo), "Fiesta Mojo" and others - have Afro-Cuban drumming derived from the ritual rhythms of West Africa as their rhythmic backbones. Despite a short stint in Dizzy's band abbreviated by Chano's early death, Pozo's influence could be felt in Dizzy's playing and compositions for decades, which Dizzy acknowledged without hesitation.

Miguelito Valdés, born Miguel Ángel Eugenio Lázaro Zacarias Izquierdo Valdés Hernández (Havana, 6 September 1912 – Bogotá, 9 November 1978), also called Mr. Babalú, was a Cuban popular singer of high quality. His performances were characterized by a strong voice and a particular sense of cubanismo.

Source:Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chano Pozo y Miguelito Valdés Con La Orquesta De Mil Diez (1947)



Joe Quijano - Vuelvo A Vivir, Vuelvo A Cantar

Orquesta Carnaval

Orquesta Carnaval, photograph courtesy of David Lugo.

Eddie Palmieri - Mi Jeva

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Juan Pablo Torres - Four & Como Fué


Barry Rogers

Barry Rogers noted trombone player, photograph courtesy of Martin Cohen.

Symphony Sid

Popular DJ and radio host, Symphony Sid, photo courtesy of Martin Cohen.

Las Siete Potencias

Las Siete Potencias, foto cortesía de Tito González.

Joe Cuba

Joe Cuba y Su Sextet, foto cortesía de Francisco Martínez

Charlie Palmieri, Manny Oquendo, Mongo Santamaría y Vicentico Valdés

Charlie Palmieri, Manny Oquendo, Mongo Santamaría y Vicentico Valdés, foto cortesía Francisco Martínez.

Rafael Cortijo, Ismael Rivera y Ismael Rivera Jr.


Rafael Cortijo, Ismael Rivera y Ismael Rivera Jr, foto cortesía de Francisco Martínez

Eddie Palmieri


Eddie Palmieri, foto cortesía de Francisco Martínez.

Roberto Roena, Pedro Arroy, Cheo Feliciano y Bobby Valentín, foto cortesía de Francisco Martínez.

Don Perignon - Cascara Con Afinque


Rafael Cortijo y Su Combo, foto cortesía de Francisco Martínez.

Los Sabandeños - Somos

Mereceditas Valdés - Muriéndome de Risa

Roberto Ledesma - Se Me Olvido Tu Nombre

Tito Rodríguez - Se Te Olvida

Tito Rodríguez - Avisale A Mi Contrario

Machito - Yo Soy La Rumba

Machito - Ritmo Caliente

Machito - Soy Salsero

Friday, July 26, 2013

Tito Puente

                                         

                                         Tito Puente, photograph courtesy of Chico Alvarez.


Ismael Rivera - El Incomprendido


It may be something having to do with the aging process or the evolution
of the music and the people that listen to it, but I cannot shake the belief
that the quality of the music was better years ago than it is today.   Better
in terms of lyrics, arrangments and talent of the musicians.   In a way you
have to feel sorry for this younger generation who, it appears to me, are
settling for music and music artists of such inferior quality.

Tito Puente - El Cayuco


For reason beyond me, whenever I start listening to Tito Puente's music
I always start the experience with El Cayuco.

Tito Puente - Hong Kong Mambo

Tito Puente - Varsity Drag Mambo

Tito Puente - Cuando Te Vea

Tito Puente - Saca Tu Mujer

Tito Puente - Mambo Gozón

Al Castellanos - Time On Your Hands

Benny Lugo - Ingrato Corazón

Eddie Maldonado - Bayu En La Blanes

Tito Rodriguez - Desert Dance

Jaie Timbalera


Monday, July 22, 2013

Libre, the band that defined what Salsa is. Original, creative, talented and always with a sense of rhythm and sound uniquely their own. They were the reason you wanted to go out and buy a special set of shoes just for dancing and fell in love with your partner all over again.

Manny Oquendo, David Valentin, Oscar Hernandez, Pupy Cantor, Herman Oliveras, Dan Regan, Jerry Gonzalez, Joe DeJesus, Robert Berrios, Andy Gonzalez.

Photograph courtesty of Pedro “Oggie” Garcia
— with Andy Gonzalez, Pedro Oggie Garcia and Dave Valentin

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Sunlightsquare - Afro Boogie Super Hombre


Andy González, photographed by his brother Jerry González.

Orquesta Ritmo Oriental - Canto A La Felicidad

Porfi Baloa con Joseph Amado - Todo Tiene Su Final

Catarey - El Rey De La Tambora

Andy & Jerry González


Hilton Ruiz


Andy González


Monday, July 15, 2013

Mon Rivera - Se Te Quemó La Casa

Noro Morales - Vitamina

Daniel Santos - El Tibiri Tabara

Daniel Santos - Nosotros

Daniel Santos - En El Juego De La Vida

Alberto Beltran - Todo Me Gusta De Ti

La Sonora Matancera - La Rumba Tiene Valor

Celia Cruz y La Sonora Matancera - Guede Zaina

Manny Oquendo & Conjunto Libre - Little Sunflower

Andy Montañez con La Sonora Ponceña - Ahora Sí

La Sonora Ponceña - Pensando En Ti

Los Niches - Digo Yo

Orquesta Dulzura - Xiomara

Orquesta Dulzura - Margarita

Orquesta Dulzura - No Critiques

Olga Chorens - Mis Noches Sin Ti

Estelita del Llano - Tu Sabes

Carmen Delia Dipini - Amor Perdido

Julita Ross - No Me Escribas

Roberto Ledesma - Adoro

Roberto Ledesma - Donde Estas Corazón

Vicentico Valdés - En Tiempo De Bolero

Rolando La Serie - Mentiras Tuyas

Vicentico Valdés y Bobby Valentín - Como Fué

Monday, July 8, 2013

Chuito de Bayamón - La Controversia

Homenaje A Celia Cruz

Celia Cruz y Luciano Pavarotti - Guantanamera

Ramito - Seis Con Decimas


Tito Puente y Santos Colón - Complicación

Looking Back - June 2005

Justo Betancourt - Ella Está En Otra Rumba