The Mambo Kings: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]

the mambo kings: original motion picture soundtrack [soundtrack]

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Ten of the 13 tracks here are from the great Machito and his orchestra, which featured Mario Bauza and Charlie Parker as well the lesser-known but legendary Chano Pozo and Jose Mangual. Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra, including Quincy Jones and Mongo Santamaria, contribute the 16-minute "Manteca Suite." Other highlights include the first-ever-recorded Cuban jam session--"Con Poco Coco" by Andre's All Star--and "Cubop City" by Howard McGhee and his Afro-Cuboppers (basically Machito and his orchestra). These historical recordings come from the third stage of Afro-Cuban jazz. However, the first stages are essentially unavailable, making this CD as close to the genesis of Afro-Cuban jazz as you can get. Styles may have changed since these recordings were fresh, but sophisticated arrangements, searing horns, and fiery percussion have no expiration dates. --Jonathan E.

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The Mambo Kings: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Soundtrack]
The Mambo Kings: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great CD!!!
  • Great mix of music
  • Good Stuff
  • Great Cd
  • Certainly worth a listen
 The Mambo Kings: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002HA1
Release Date: 1992-01-28

Tracks:

  1. La Dicha Mia - Celia Cruz
  2. Ran Kan Kan - Tito Puente
  3. Cuban Pete - Tito Puente
  4. Mambo Caliente - Arturo Sandoval
  5. Quiereme Mucho - Linda Ronstadt
  6. Sunny Ray - Mambo All-stars
  7. Melao De Cana (Moo La Lah) - Celia Cruz
  8. Beautiful Maria Of My Soul - Mambo All-stars
  9. Para Los Rumberos - Tito Puente
  10. Perfidia - Linda Ronstadt
  11. Guantanamera - Celia Cruz
  12. Tea For Two - Mambo All-stars
  13. Accidental Mambo - Mambo All-stars
  14. Como Fue - Beny More
  15. Tanga. Rumba-Afro-Cubana - Mambo All-stars
  16. Beautiful Maria Of My Soul - Los Lobos

Amazon.com

Ten of the 13 tracks here are from the great Machito and his orchestra, which featured Mario Bauza and Charlie Parker as well the lesser-known but legendary Chano Pozo and Jose Mangual. Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra, including Quincy Jones and Mongo Santamaria, contribute the 16-minute "Manteca Suite." Other highlights include the first-ever-recorded Cuban jam session--"Con Poco Coco" by Andre's All Star--and "Cubop City" by Howard McGhee and his Afro-Cuboppers (basically Machito and his orchestra). These historical recordings come from the third stage of Afro-Cuban jazz. However, the first stages are essentially unavailable, making this CD as close to the genesis of Afro-Cuban jazz as you can get. Styles may have changed since these recordings were fresh, but sophisticated arrangements, searing horns, and fiery percussion have no expiration dates. --Jonathan E.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great CD!!!.......2005-07-07

I was very pleased to be able to get a copy of the original CD. This music brings back a lot of fond memories.

5 out of 5 stars Great mix of music.......2003-08-26

Hi Antonio Banderas sings with a beautiful voice and I loved Los Lobos version of the song Maria also I bought the CD for that song and I love it. The rest of the songs are very upbeat and you have to dance to them. Warm Regards: Cathy Alexander(NH)

5 out of 5 stars Good Stuff.......2002-05-05

very good stuff.. alot of nice guitar songs.. they have good voices.

5 out of 5 stars Great Cd.......2000-03-05

I dug the Movie and I Loved the Music.the Latin Vibe&African Beats make this a must have disc.the music is Alive&timeless.Beautiful Marie Of My Soul is Fantastic.Tito Puente is a Musical Genius.the Horns&Percussions are Tradition.and they Radiate Here.the Disc is Blazing.

4 out of 5 stars Certainly worth a listen.......1999-11-19

Bought it because I saw Mambo Kings and liked the absolutely gorgeous "Beautiful Maria of My Soul" but found the rest of the cd is good, too. My other favorites are Guantanmera and Bella Maria de mi Alma, the spanish version of Beautiful Maria of My Soul. I recommend it. It puts me in a good mood every time I hear it.

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