New York Descargas

From New York, here is a collection of classic salsa music jam sessions led by Charlie Palmieri, Cachao and others.

NB: This comes from an upload by Ibiza on jazzymusic.org, thanks to him!

This is a superb compilation of Cuban Descargas recorded in New York in the 1960s; around a rhythm or sketched riffs or vocal lines, the musicians can soar off at will, with the funkiest grooves as a kind of safety net for some truly inspired improvising.

The Cuban Descarga, after being given birth in Havana by such jazz luminaries as Cachao Lopez, Peruchin, Nino Rivera, was fostered in New York by producer Al Santiago. It was he who produced The Salsa All Stars sessions (making up the first 5 Descargas presented on this release) by bringing together the cream of New York Latin musicians, including special guests such as the legendary Cachao, to jam. These sessions went on to influence many others to do likewise thus defining the direction of 'salsa' music in the sixties and seventies. With such musicians as Charlie Palmieri, Cachao, Louie Ramirez, Kako, Puchi Boulong, and the orquestras of Willie Rodriguez, Raphie Martinez and Joe Cotto this release is easily the best of Latin music New York had to offer.

Enjoy!



The crew:
Charlie Palmieri - Piano
Cachao Lopez - Bass
Kako - Timbales
Puchi Boulong, Victor Paz, Dave Gonzalez, Lionel Sanchez - Trumpets
Mario Rivera, Richie Meza, Morty Lazzar - Saxophones
Pupi Legarretta - Flute
Louie Ramirez, Frankie Malabe, Johnny 'Dandy' Rodriguez, Tito Jimenez, Cortijito, Pedro Perdomo, Chickie Perez - Percussion
Azuquita, Chamaco Ramirez - Vocals
Hector La Voe, Yayo El Indio, Santos Colon, Chivirico Davila - Coros.

Track listings:
1. The Salsa All Stars Descarga De Cueros Y Vientos
2. The Salsa All Stars Eloisa
3. The Salsa All Stars Descarga En "K"
4. The Salsa All Stars Mi Tierra Natal
5. The Salsa All Stars Llora Tu Partida
6. Orquesta Primitivo Santos La Napa De Mani
7. Orquesta Joe Cotto Why Not Me
8. Orquesta Cheo Diaz Cairo
9. Chorolo y su Combo Descarga Atomica
10. Orquesta Willie Rodriguez Descarga 72
11. Raphie Martinez and his National Combo It's About Time
12. Orquesta Joe Cotto Descarga #4