The Mambo Kings: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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About The Mambo Kings: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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. Amazon.com
Tracks
- La Dicha Mia - Pacheco, Johnny
- Ran Kan Kan - Puente, Tito
- Cuban Pete - Norman, Jose
- Mambo Caliente - Sandoval, Arturo
- Quiereme Mucho - Rodriguez, Augustin
- Sunny Ray - Santos, Ray
- Melao De Caña (Moo La Lah) - Pedroso, Mercedes
- Beautiful Maria of My Soul (Bella Maria de Mi Alma) - Glimcher, Arne
- Para los Rumberos - Puente, Tito
- Perfidia - Dominguez, Alberto
- Guantanamera - Diaz, Jose [6] Fern
- Tea for Two - Youmans, Vincent
- Accidental Mambo - Franzetti, Carlos
- Como Fue - Brito, Ernesto Duar
- Tanga, Rumba-Afro-Cubana - Bauza, Mario
- Beautiful Maria of My Soul - Glimcher, Arne
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User Reviews
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(13 reviews)
I've been listening to this cd for fifteen years and it's still my favorite soundtrack. The music just makes you happy, and it's a great primer for all the all-stars of contemporary latin music.
October 9, 2008Beautiful song and rythme by Antonio Banderas, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente and Los Lobos.
If you love Cuban music, you will love this CD. This is my favorite.
May 18, 2008I was very pleased to be able to get a copy of the original CD. This music brings back a lot of fond memories.
July 6, 2005Hi 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)
August 26, 2003very good stuff.. alot of nice guitar songs.. they have good voices.
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