Track Listings (14) - Disc #1| All Artists: Mongo Santamaria Title: Afro-American Latin Members Wishing: 2 Total Copies: 0 Label: Sony Original Release Date: 7/4/2000 Release Date: 7/4/2000 Album Type: Original recording remastered Genres: International Music, Jazz, Pop, Latin Music Styles: Caribbean & Cuba, Cuba, Latin Jazz, Latin Pop Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 074646222027, 5099749870727 |
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Cuban-born conguero Ramón "Mongo" Santamaría is among the founding fathers of modern Afro-Cuban music. His composition "Afro Blue" is a jazz standard, his rendition of Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man" was a pop ... more » |
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Amazon.com Cuban-born conguero Ramón "Mongo" Santamaría is among the founding fathers of modern Afro-Cuban music. His composition "Afro Blue" is a jazz standard, his rendition of Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man" was a pop hit in the early '60s, and his powerful cross-rhythms propelled the grooves for Dizzy Gillespie, Cal Tjader, and Tito Puente. Here, Santamaría is backed by an all-star lineup featuring master conguero and santero Julito Collazo, Fort Apache drummer Steve Berrios, percussionist Osvaldo Martinez, trumpeter Lew Soloff, and flutist Hubert Laws.The impact of these sessions (available for the first time) could easily have fueled the future of Latin jazz had they been released back in the day. Santamaría lays down some mean folkloric and Latin-R&B grooves on "Mi Reina Guajira," Marty Sheller's "Mambo Leah," and Norman Simmon's "Naked If You Want To." On "Philadelphia," saxophonist Sonny Fortune unleashes an incredible John Coltrane-tinged solo, and bassist William Allen's title track is an Afro-anthemic fusion of Harlem and Havana. The centerpiece of this thrilling set, though, is Santamaría's spirit-summoning drum tour de force, "Obatala," his song of praise to the powerful African God that has blessed him with an incredible career. --Eugene Holley Jr. Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsMe and you baby, all the way Jean Leprohon | Pincourt, Quebec Canada | 09/03/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "I have many records and CD's from Mongo and this one contains a remake of "Me and you baby"... I remember hearing it at a discotheque about 20 years ago on the previous record (All strung out). I tried to find it then but could not. This piece included some of the most inspiring conga playing I ever heard. The emotions that Mongo succeed to transmit is just amazing. Anyone who enjoyes latin music should listen to this piece. I still would like to find the original... May be one dayHave great listening!" Mongo - Unreleased and Unleashed! Thomas Pena | Brooklyn, NY USA | 08/07/2000 (4 out of 5 stars) "MONGO - UNRELEASED AND UNLEASHED! When you listen to this album by Mongo Santamaria and friends keep in mind that it was recorded way back in 1969. To put things in perspective, that was 31 years ago! When it was originally recorded the executives at Columbia records were expecting a commercial Latin Soul album. Not so. Unhappy with the results, the tapes were shelved and virtually forgotten about until now. The end result is a potpourri of Santeria chants, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Funk and even a little Boogaloo thrown in for good measure. This is undoubtedly some of Mongo's best work. Featured musicians include an assortment of seasoned veterans such as Sonny Fortune, Steve Berrios, Hubert Laws, Lew Soloff, Victor Venegas, Mario Rivera, Ray Maldonado and Julito Collazo. Marty Sheller composed, directed and arranged the music. I really appreciate and enjoy the high level of musicianship and diversity of this recording. I'm certain that it would have been a big success if it were released in today's global market. Moreover, it proves that Mongo was a man on top of his game and musically ahead of his time. Least we forget, Mongo Santamaria is one of the founding fathers of Afro-Cuban music and a musical icon. Furthermore, he has had a tremendous influence on the worlds of Jazz, Funk and Rock music. His impact on these genres will be felt for generations to come.For those of you who are unfamiliar with Mongo's music, this is MONGO 101. Fortunately, many of Mongo's classic recordings are now available on CD. This one will make you a believer! Perhaps this quote from the liner notes sums it up best:Conguero god Mongo Santamaria's Chango mojo is so profound, So ancient-to-future-spirit-cosmic, So (two words deleted) low/high/wide- You-can't-get-under-over-around-it, That it be its own zeitgeist.AMEN!" Essential Melissa | Puerto Rico | 08/13/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "There have been lots of Mongo Santamaria reissues lately; however, this is the best of the lot. "Obatala" is beautiful. Only one track (an unsurprising boogaloo number) is mediocre. If you listen to Latin Jazz, you will want to own this one (and play it often)."
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