SAOCO - Masters of Afro Cuban Jazz
Compilation
Rhino Records

Out of the vaults and into this great disc. Thanks to producers Miles Perlich and Ted Meyers, this swinging compilation of hard-driving and rare Latin Jazz grooves is here for you all to enjoy.

Many of these classics are available here for the first time on CD. Get ready to take a trip down memory lane with these 18 classics from the early years of Latin Jazz. Complete with selections from the masters like Willie Bobo, Machito & his orchestra, Sabu Martinez, Ocho, Tito Puente, Bobby Paunetto, Mark Weinstein, Mongo Santamaria, Ocho, Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers, Francisco Aguabella, Antonio (Chocolate) Diaz Mena, Silvestre Mendez, Eddie Cano & Nino Tempo, Cal Tjader & Eddie Palmieri, Louie Ramirez, Cachao & his Orchestra, Charlie Palmieri and Conguero Ray Barretto.

This is a must have for any lover of Latin Jazz. This is history and Latin Jazz at it's finest. Listen to the great tunes like "La Descarga del Bobo", "Que Mambo", "His Groove", "Guarija en Azul", "Clusters", "El Senor Sid", "Jazz Pachanga", "Hot Pants Road" by the ultra-hip 70's group Ocho led by Pianist-Vibist Chico Mendoza. After hearing these gems you will want to go out and find some of these great selections from their original releases if you can.

Not only is the music presented here classic, read the insightful liner notes written by Latin Jazz bandleader, Bobby Matos. Very complete and gives some interesting background on the tunes and artists.

This is one hip and complete Latin Jazz compilation.

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By Erik Chico Manqueros
Host & Producer of The Latin Style of Jazz and Contributing writer
Latin Style Magazine, LatinJazzClub.com

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