Name: The Colors of Latin Jazz: Cha Cha Soul by Various Artists
Brand: Various Artists
SKU: 013431530923
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (77 reviews)

COMPILATION

Concord's The Colors of Latin Jazz series rounds up Latin jazz sounds originally released by their Concord Picante offshoot. The tunes on Cha Cha Soul! are a mix of Latin styles, but mainly focus on the cha cha and guajira rhythms, and are taken from records released between 1982 and 2003. Tracks by Mongo Santamaria, Ray Barretto, Eddie Palmieri, Cal Tjader (with the great Carmen McRae), and Tito Puente provide marquee drawing power, and the rest of the performers aren't exactly unknowns in the Latin jazz field. None of the aforementioned performers are at the peak of their powers, but they turn in credible and often exciting dance music. Standout performances include McRae's gritty take on Santana's "Evil Ways" and Tito Puente and his band going to town on a live take of their classic "Oye Como Va." So while the sound of the record certainly reflects the time the songs were recorded, very clean and with most of the grease wiped away, this collection will satisfy fans of Latin jazz looking for a smooth and easy selection of modern sounds. ~ Tim Sendra

1. One Mint Julep

by Poncho Sanchez

Acoustic Guitar: Sal Vasquez; Performer
Lyricist: Rudolph Toombs; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Bass Guitar: Tony Banda; Performer
Performer: David Torres
Billy Preston
Scott Martin
Ray Charles
Poncho Sanchez
Fred Wesley
Tony Banda
Sal Vasquez
George Ortiz
Serafin Aguilar
Francisco Torres
Pee Wee Ellis; Performer
Producer: John Burk
Poncho Sanchez; Production
Drum: Sal Vasquez; Performer
Flugelhorn: Serafin Aguilar; Performer
Composer: Rudolph Toombs; Composer
Flute: Scott Martin; Performer
Hammond B3 Organ: David Torres
Billy Preston; Performer
Percussion: Sal Vasquez
Poncho Sanchez; Performer
Piano: David Torres; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Scott Martin
Pee Wee Ellis; Performer
Music Director & Conductor: Billy Preston; Other
Timbales: George Ortiz; Performer
Trombone: Francisco Torres
Fred Wesley; Performer
Recording: Ron Davis; Production
Conga: Sal Vasquez
Poncho Sanchez; Other
Bass Guitar: Tony Banda; Performer
Primary Artist: Poncho Sanchez; Main Performer
Timbales: George Ortiz; Performer
Trumpet: Serafin Aguilar; Performer
Vocals: Ray Charles
Tony Banda
Sal Vasquez
Poncho Sanchez; Performer
Studio Personnel: Ron Davis; Production
Composer Lyricist: Rudolph Toombs; Other

2. Guajira Soul

by Tito Puente & His Latin Ensemble, Phil Woods

Featured Artist: Phil Woods; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Tito Puente & His Latin Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: Ray Barretto
Charles Fox; Composer
Lyricist: Charles Fox
Ray Barretto; Composer
Producer: Carl E. Jefferson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Ray Barretto
Charles Fox; Other

3. Day Tripper

by Mongo Santamaría

Primary Artist: Mongo Santamaria; Main Performer
Composer: John Lennon
Paul Mccartney; Composer
Lyricist: John Lennon
Paul Mccartney; Composer
Producer: Allen Farnham
Nick Phillips; Production
Composer Lyricist: John Lennon
Paul Mccartney; Other

4. Evil Ways

by Cal Tjader

Double Bass: Dean Reilly
Rob Fisher; Performer
Lyricist: Clarence A. Henry; Composer
Conga: Poncho Sanchez; Other
Drums: Vince Lateano; Performer
Executive Producer: Glen Barros
John Burk; Production
Flute: Gary Foster
Roger Glenn; Performer
Guitar: Mundell Lowe; Performer
Percussion: Poncho Sanchez
Roger Glenn
Ramon Banda; Performer
Primary Artist: Carmen Mcrae
Cal Tjader; Main Performer
Composer: Clarence A. Henry
Clarence "frogman" Henry; Composer
Performer: Rob Fisher
Marshall Otwell
Al Bent
Scott Hamilton
Mike Heathman
Poncho Sanchez
Cal Tjader
Hank Jones
Carmen Mcrae
Dean Reilly
Vince Lateano
Ramon Banda
Roger Glenn
Mark Levine
Mundell Lowe
Gary Foster; Performer
Piano: Mark Levine
Hank Jones
Marshall Otwell; Performer
Soprano Saxophone: Gary Foster; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Scott Hamilton; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Trombone: Al Bent
Mike Heathman; Performer
Vibraphone: Cal Tjader; Performer
Vocals: Carmen Mcrae; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Seth Presant; Production
Producer: Glen Barros
Nick Phillips
John Burk
Carl Jefferson; Production
Recording Producer: Carl Jefferson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clarence A. Henry; Other
Studio Personnel: Seth Presant; Production

5. Tell Me A Bedtime Story

by Carribean Jazz Project

Primary Artist: Carribean Jazz Project; Main Performer
Composer: Herbie Hancock; Composer
Lyricist: Herbie Hancock; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Herbie Hancock; Other

6. Ay Que Rico (Oh How Good)

by Eddie Palmieri

Primary Artist: Eddie Palmieri; Main Performer
Composer: Eddie Palmieri; Composer

7. Guaji-Rita

by Ray Barretto, New World Spirit

Primary Artist: Ray Barretto & New World Spirit; Main Performer
Author: Hector Martignon; Production

8. Guachi Guaro (Soul Sauce)

by Arturo Sandoval, Chick Corea, Poncho Sanchez, Pete Escovedo

Primary Artist: Pete Escovedo
Chick Corea
Poncho Sanchez
Arturo Sandoval; Main Performer
Composer: Chano Pozo
Dizzy Gillespie; Composer
Alto Saxophone: Steve Wilson; Performer
Double Bass: Avishai Cohen; Performer
Drums: Heracio Hernandez
Jeff Ballard; Performer
Flugelhorn: Arturo Sandoval; Performer
Flute: Nestor Torres
Dave Valentin; Performer
Keyboard: Chick Corea; Performer
Percussion: Heracio Hernandez
Jeff Ballard; Performer
Performer: Poncho Sanchez
Avishai Cohen
Heracio Hernandez
Dave Samuels
Steve Turre
Jeff Ballard
Steve Davis
Steve Wilson
Nestor Torres
Tim Garland
Claudio Roditi
Pete Escovedo
Ed Calle
Dave Valentin
Arturo Sandoval
Chick Corea
Ray Vega
Hilton Ruiz; Performer
Associate Producer: Nick Phillips; Production
Executive Producer: Glen Barros
John Burk; Production
Conga: Poncho Sanchez; Other
Piano: Hilton Ruiz; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Ed Calle
Tim Garland; Performer
Timbales: Pete Escovedo; Performer
Timbales: Pete Escovedo; Performer
Trombone: Steve Davis
Steve Turre; Performer
Trumpet: Ray Vega
Arturo Sandoval
Claudio Roditi; Performer
Vibraphone: Dave Samuels; Performer
Producer: Glen Barros
Nick Phillips
John Burk
Carl Valldejuli; Production
Recording Producer: John Burk; Production

9. La Cuna

by Pete Escovedo

Primary Artist: Pete Escovedo; Main Performer
Bells: Peter Michael Escovedo; Performer
Drums: Sheila E.; Performer
Percussion: Pete Escovedo
Sheila E.; Performer
Performer: Peter Michael Escovedo
Sheila E.
Juan Escovedo
Pete Escovedo; Performer
Timbales: Pete Escovedo; Performer
Timbales: Pete Escovedo; Performer
Composer: Howard Schneider; Composer
Lyricist: Howard Schneider; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Howard Schneider; Other
Conga: Juan Escovedo; Other

10. Listen Here / Cold Duck Time

by Poncho Sanchez

African Percussion: Ramon Banda
Jose "papo" Rodriguez; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Bongos: Jose "papo" Rodriguez; Performer
Flugelhorn: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Lyricist: Eddie Harris; Composer
Flute: Scott Martin; Performer
Percussion: Poncho Sanchez; Performer
Performer: David Torres
Jose "papo" Rodriguez
Tony Banda
Ramon Banda
Francisco Torres
Poncho Sanchez
Sal Cracchiolo
Scott Martin; Performer
Conga: Poncho Sanchez
Jose "papo" Rodriguez; Other
Primary Artist: Poncho Sanchez; Main Performer
Double Bass: Tony Banda; Performer
Composer: Eddie Harris; Composer
Piano: David Torres; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Scott Martin; Performer
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Recording Producer: John Burk
Poncho Sanchez
David Torres; Production
Composer Lyricist: Eddie Harris; Other
Timbales: Ramon Banda; Performer
Producer: Poncho Sanchez
John Burk
David Torres; Production
Trombone: Francisco Torres; Performer
Trumpet: Sal Cracchiolo; Performer
Vocals: Ramon Banda
Poncho Sanchez; Performer

11. Oye Como Va

by Tito Puente

Primary Artist: Tito Puente; Main Performer
Composer: Tito Puente; Composer
Lyricist: Tito Puente; Composer
Producer: Tito Puente
Nick Phillips; Production
Composer Lyricist: Tito Puente; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 4 minutes and 18 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1470x1470 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

4/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/11 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, Latin Jazz, Latin, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Latin & World Jazz, Cool, Caribbean, Fusion, Salsa

Label

Concord Records

Music Distribution Service

Universal

Country

United States

Language

Spanish (Spain)
English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 26, 2004

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

13431530923

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Notification

The Colors of Latin Jazz: Cha Cha Soul

1. One Mint Julep

2. Guajira Soul

3. Day Tripper

4. Evil Ways

5. Tell Me A Bedtime Story

6. Ay Que Rico (Oh How Good)

7. Guaji-Rita

8. Guachi Guaro (Soul Sauce)

9. La Cuna

10. Listen Here / Cold Duck Time

11. Oye Como Va

Technical Specifications

The Colors of Latin Jazz: Cha Cha Soul

Product information

Release options

1. One Mint Julep

2. Guajira Soul

3. Day Tripper

4. Evil Ways

5. Tell Me A Bedtime Story

6. Ay Que Rico (Oh How Good)

7. Guaji-Rita

8. Guachi Guaro (Soul Sauce)

9. La Cuna

10. Listen Here / Cold Duck Time

11. Oye Como Va

Technical Specifications