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Friday, June 28, 2024

Tito Puente • Mambo Diablo

Review
by Scott Yanow
Although he was never inactive, the 1980s found Tito Puente in a bit of a renaissance. His exciting Afro-Cuban jazz band had found a home on the Concord Picante label, and his music was increasing in popularity again. This particular CD has a stronger than usual repertoire, including "Take Five," "Lush Life" (done as Latin jazz), "Pick Yourself Up" and "Lullaby of Birdland"; the latter song has its composer George Shearing guesting on piano. Puente wrote half of the arrangements, contributed some excellent playing on timbales and vibes, and is heard heading a spirited three-horn, three-percussion octet. Very enjoyable music.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/mambo-diablo-concord-picante--mw0000188664

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Reseña
por Scott Yanow
Aunque nunca estuvo inactivo, la década de 1980 encontró a Tito Puente en una especie de renacimiento. Su excitante banda de jazz afrocubano había encontrado un hogar en el sello Concord Picante, y su música estaba aumentando de nuevo en popularidad. Este CD en particular tiene un repertorio más fuerte de lo habitual, incluyendo "Take Five", "Lush Life" (hecha como jazz latino), "Pick Yourself Up" y "Lullaby of Birdland"; esta última canción tiene a su compositor George Shearing como invitado al piano. Puente escribió la mitad de los arreglos, contribuyó con algunos excelentes toques en los timbales y el vibráfono, y se le escucha al frente de un animado octeto de tres cuernos y tres percusiones. Una música muy agradable.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/mambo-diablo-concord-picante--mw0000188664

Tracks:
1 - Mambo Diablo - 4:09
2 - Take Five - 6:00
3 - Lush Life - 5:37
4 - Pick Yourself Up - 5:26
5 - Lullaby Of Birdland - 4:16
6 - No Pienses Asi - 3:52
7 - China - 4:53
8 - Eastern Joy Dance - 5:52

Credits:
    Bass – Bobby Rodriguez
    Bongos, Percussion – Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez*
    Congas, Percussion – José Madera
    Piano – George Shearing (tracks: 5), Sonny Bravo
    Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute – Mario Rivera (2)
    Timbales, Vibraphone, Percussion – Tito Puente
    Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Ray Gonzalez
    Valve Trombone, Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jimmy Frisaura

Recorded At Coast Recorders, San Francisco, CA May 1985

Label:    Concord Jazz Picante – CCD 4283, Bellaphon – CCD 4283
Genre:    Jazz, Latin
Style:    Afro-Cuban, Latin Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/master/554968-Tito-Puente-And-His-Latin-Ensemble-Special-Guest-George-Shearing-Mambo-Diablo