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Wow -- from the opening track "Fuego A La Jicotea" (a huge hit for Marvin Santiago) you'll know right away that this swinging salsa-mambo-jazz release is something special. Assembled by tresero Carlos Konig and trumpeter Richie Vitale, this selection of compositions ? ranging from the aforementioned classic "Fuego..." to the Senen Suarez composition "La Sopa En Botella" to Marcelino Guerra's "Ahora Sí, Oye Mi Rumba" to Thelonius Monks "Evidence" ? boasts a thoughtful sophistication and respect for music of very high standards. David Oquendo (singer for Quimbombó, Raíces Habaneras, Africando etc.) does a great job here, and gives the band that New York soul we used to hear when there was a flourishing club scene ? this band is reminiscent of the best groups that played the 2-a.m. set downtown. That's when they let loose and played the music *they* liked. Totally infectious dance material with deep grooves. And totally Highly recommended, too.