Review by Tony Wilds
Recorded live at Chez José in New York, King of the Boogaloo is a fine boogaloo record, especially for a budget label. Two-thirds of the tunes are original and the rest are by the Joe Cuba Sextet and Johnny Rivera. Most are vocal in a campy, hoarse "soul" style; the singer (Terrace?) is not about to win any awards, but this is supposedly a live set full of spontaneity and joy. The initials in "D.M. Boogaloo," one of the hipper instrumentals, surely refer to David L. Miller, the house producer and director for Alshire's budget Somerset label. One last thrill is the jacket photo of Terrace plinking away at the vibes while mod '60s dancers gyrate directly in front. Note that seven of the originals also appear on the ten-track Pete Terrace LP, Latin Soul, on Mio International.
Artist Biography by Rovi Staff
Born to Puerto Rican parents. Started in music in 1940. His first job was with El Sexteto Caney, then followed stints with the Sensemaya Kids, Jose Curbelo, Ralph Font, Noro Morales, and Juanito Sanabria. He served 18 months in the US Army. As a civilian in 1947 he drummed for Bartolo Hernandez before joining the Joe Loco Quintet in 1952. His debut as a bandleader in 1956 resulted in a hit LP. He graduated from Juilliard Conservatory of Music with a B.S. in 1966, and earned his masters a year later.
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Reseña de Tony Wilds
Grabado en vivo en Chez José en Nueva York, King of the Boogaloo es un buen disco de boogaloo, especialmente para un sello de bajo presupuesto. Dos tercios de los temas son originales y el resto son del Sexteto de Joe Cuba y Johnny Rivera. La mayoría son vocales en un estilo de "alma" ronca y acampada; el cantante (¿Terraza?) no está a punto de ganar ningún premio, pero se supone que se trata de un directo lleno de espontaneidad y alegría. Las iniciales en "D.M. Boogaloo", uno de los instrumentos más modernos, seguramente se refieren a David L. Miller, el productor de la casa y director del sello Somerset de Alshire. Una última emoción es la foto de la chaqueta de Terrace, mientras que los bailarines del mod `60 giran directamente al frente. Tenga en cuenta que siete de los originales también aparecen en el LP de diez pistas de Pete Terrace, Latin Soul, en Mio International.
Biografía del artista por el personal de Rovi
Nacido de padres puertorriqueños. Comenzó en la música en 1940. Su primer trabajo fue con El Sexteto Caney, luego siguió con los Sensemaya Kids, José Curbelo, Ralph Font, Noro Morales y Juanito Sanabria. Estuvo 18 meses en el ejército de los Estados Unidos. Como civil en 1947, tocó la batería para Bartolo Hernández antes de unirse al quinteto Joe Loco en 1952. Su debut como director de orquesta en 1956 resultó en un exitoso LP. Se graduó del Conservatorio de Música de Juilliard con una licenciatura en 1966, y obtuvo su maestría un año después.
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/pete-terrace-mn0000523404Tracklist:
A1 - El Pito - 3:05
A2 - Bang Bang - 2:07
A3 - You're Looking Good - 4:00
A4 - Boogaloo Loo - 3:12
A5 - Oh Yeah - 2:35
A6 - Do The Boogaloo - 4:15
B1 - No! No! No! - 3:00
B2 - At The Party - 2:35
B3 - It's Boogaloo Time - 3:20
B4 - D.M. Boogaloo - 3:16
B5 - I'm Gonna Make It - 3:25
B6 - Here Comes Pete - 3:15
Notes:
Recorded Live at the Old Chez José Night Club which was located inside of the Hotel Park Plaza at 50 West 77th Street in NYC.
Recorded under Direction of Marty Wilson and Dave Miller.
Label: AS Records – ASR-101
Released: 1967
Genre: Latin, Funk / Soul
Style: Boogaloo, Cha-Cha, Funk
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Hi egroj, thanks for introducing me to Pete Terrace, who if still alive is 95 years old today. After his record company folded in 1971 he withdrew from the music scene and practiced medicine in Puerto Rico, after which his internet trail goes cold. Regards, Bob.
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