The king of the Congas at his very best. Recorded in NYC at both Mastermind Studios and Nola Studios (1984-1985).

The king of the Congas at his very best. Recorded in NYC at both Mastermind Studios and Nola Studios (1984-1985). A few songs are dominated by group singing/chanting, and both singer Vicentico Valdes ('Reflexionado') and percussionist Patato ('A Los Pianistas') have individual features. In addition, 'Cute' and 'Coimelon' are straight-ahead showcases for Ronnie Cuber (on soprano and baritone) and pianist Michel Camilo, while fluitst Artie Webb is heard in top form on 'Adios Pampa Mia' and Horace Silver's 'Nica's Dream.' Other key players include the late pianist Jorge Dalto (on his next-to-last recording), Nicky Marrero on timbales, drummer Steve Berrios, bassist Andy Gonzalez, and trumpeter Jerry Gonzalez.

Cast & Crew

•       Carlos 'Patato' Valdes (congas
•       bata); Tejeda (vocals
•       congas); Wilfredo Tejeda
•       José 'El Canario' Alberto
•       Nestor Sanchez (vocals
•       background vocals); Orlando Castillo
•       Vicentico Valdés (vocals); Artie Webb
•       Rolando Briceno
•       Rolando Napoleon Briceno (f

Track Listing

• Adios Pampa Mia
• Cute
• Reflexionando
• Feliz Navidad
• Comelon
• Tonan Che Cabildo A Ochun
• Nica's Dream
• El Montuno De Patato
• A Los Pianistas

Additional Details

Label: Termidor

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 50 mins

Release Date: 06/08/10

UPC: 821895979420