MONGO SANTAMARIA - Mongo Introduces La Lupe (1963-1993) RM / FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

La Lupe was a popular singer in New York's Latin music scene of the 1960s. She is featured on five of the nine selections on this LP, showing lots of spirit along with an appealing voice. In addition, there are four strong instrumentals, and even the vocal pieces have spots for the instrumentalists. It is particularly interesting to hear the difference between the two trumpet players (Marty Sheller and Chocolate Armenteros), along with the fine reed solos from Pat Patrick (Sun Ra's baritonist, who was on vacation from the Arkestra at the time) and Bobby Capers, who alternate between various saxophones and flutes. An excellent set of stirring Afro-Cuban jazz. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1    Besito Pa Ti 4:41
Mongo Santamaria
2    Kiniqua 4:19
Antar Daly
3    Canta Bajo 3:35
Pat Patrick
4    Uncle Calypso 3:28
Armando Peraza
5    Montuneando 4:00
Rene Hernandez / Mongo Santamaria
6    Que Lindas Son 4:39
Mongo Santamaria
7    Oye Este Guaguanco 2:46
Mongo Santamaria
8    Este Mambo (This Is My Mambo) 4:39
Rene Hernandez
9    Quiet Stroll 7:58
Pat Patrick
Credits :
Bass – Victor Venegas
Bongos, Congas – Mongo Santamaria
Flute – Bobby Capers, Pat Patrick
Percussion – Frank Valerino, Kako, Osvaldo Martinez
Piano – Rene Hernandez, Rodgers Grant
Producer – Orrin Keepnews
Remastered By – Phil De Lancie
Saxophone – Bobby Capers, Pat Patrick
Trumpet – "Chocolate" Armenteros (tracks: 5, 6), Marty Sheller
Vocals – La Lupe