Name: Live At Jazz Alley by Mongo Santamaría
Brand: Mongo Santamaría
SKU: 888072156142
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (70 reviews)

LIVE

This is as close to Latin purist Mongo as we have heard in recent years, an eight-piece salsa band -- including several members of the 1997 Tito Puente ensemble, like trumpeter Ray Vega, altoist Bobby Porcelli and tenorman Mitch Frohman -- playing a brace of Mongo classics and Latin jazz pieces live before a hushed crowd in Seattle's Jazz Alley. There are no pop covers, one electric instrument (a bass), lots of extended jazz solos (Porcelli and Frohman really burn on the pioneering Afro-Cuban classic "Manteca"), and an unusual (for Mongo) emphasis on the timbales on many tracks, which shoves the rhythms closer to the salsified Puente manner. However, tracks like "Juan Jose," "Home" and "Bonita" do have the smooth Mongo cha-cha and guajira grooves, and elsewhere, Mongo lifts himself out of the background often enough to deliver some stirring polyrhythmic conga salvos. For a specific jolt from Mongo's own past, there is "Para Ti" and 10 1/2 stimulating minutes of "Afro Blue." Though the general electricity level of the gig could be higher, Mongo's ageless spirit triumphs again.
© Richard S. Ginell /TiVo

1. Home

by Mongo Santamaría

Alto Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Drums: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Electric Bass: Bernie Minoso; Performer
Lyricist: Bob Quaranta; Composer
Conga: Mongo Santamaría; Other
Flugelhorn: Ray Vega; Performer
Flute: Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman; Performer
Composer: Bob Quaranta; Composer
Percussion: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer
Performer: Eddie Rodriguez
John Andreu Almendra
Mongo Santamaría
Bernie Minoso
Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman
Bob Quaranta
Ray Vega; Performer
Piano: Bob Quaranta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Graeme Brown
George Horn; Production
Recording: Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Recording Producer: John Burk
Carl Jefferson
Allen Farnham; Production
Soprano Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Primary Artist: Mongo Santamaria; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: George Horn
Graeme Brown
Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Producer: Allen Farnham
John Burk
Carl Jefferson; Production
Trumpet: Ray Vega; Performer
Vocals: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Bob Quaranta; Other

2. Bonita

by Mongo Santamaría

Alto Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Drums: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Electric Bass: Bernie Minoso; Performer
Lyricist: Mongo Santamaría; Composer
Conga: Mongo Santamaría; Other
Flugelhorn: Ray Vega; Performer
Flute: Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman; Performer
Composer: Mongo Santamaría; Composer
Percussion: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer
Performer: Eddie Rodriguez
John Andreu Almendra
Mongo Santamaría
Bernie Minoso
Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman
Bob Quaranta
Ray Vega; Performer
Piano: Bob Quaranta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Graeme Brown
George Horn; Production
Recording: Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Recording Producer: John Burk
Carl Jefferson
Allen Farnham; Production
Soprano Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Primary Artist: Mongo Santamaria; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: George Horn
Graeme Brown
Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Mongo Santamaria; Other
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Producer: Allen Farnham
John Burk
Carl Jefferson; Production
Trumpet: Ray Vega; Performer
Vocals: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer

3. Philadelphia

by Mongo Santamaría

Alto Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Author: Marty Sheller; Production
Baritone Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Conga: Mongo Santamaría; Other
Drums: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Electric Bass: Bernie Minoso; Performer
Flugelhorn: Ray Vega; Performer
Flute: Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman; Performer
Percussion: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer
Performer: Mongo Santamaría
John Andreu Almendra
Ray Vega
Bernie Minoso
Bobby Porcelli
Eddie Rodriguez
Mitch Frohman
Bob Quaranta; Performer
Piano: Bob Quaranta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Graeme Brown
George Horn; Production
Recording: Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Recording Producer: John Burk
Carl Jefferson
Allen Farnham; Production
Soprano Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Primary Artist: Mongo Santamaria; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: George Horn
Graeme Brown
Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Producer: Carl Jefferson
Allen Farnham
John Burk; Production
Trumpet: Ray Vega; Performer
Vocals: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer

4. Para Ti

by Mongo Santamaría

Alto Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Drums: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Electric Bass: Bernie Minoso; Performer
Lyricist: Mongo Santamaría; Composer
Conga: Mongo Santamaría; Other
Flugelhorn: Ray Vega; Performer
Flute: Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman; Performer
Composer: Mongo Santamaría; Composer
Percussion: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer
Performer: Eddie Rodriguez
John Andreu Almendra
Mongo Santamaría
Bernie Minoso
Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman
Bob Quaranta
Ray Vega; Performer
Piano: Bob Quaranta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Graeme Brown
George Horn; Production
Recording: Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Recording Producer: John Burk
Carl Jefferson
Allen Farnham; Production
Soprano Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Primary Artist: Mongo Santamaria; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: George Horn
Graeme Brown
Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Mongo Santamaria; Other
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Producer: Allen Farnham
John Burk
Carl Jefferson; Production
Trumpet: Ray Vega; Performer
Vocals: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer

5. Manteca

by Mongo Santamaría

Alto Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Author: Dizzy Gillespie
Walter Fuller
Chano Pozo; Production
Baritone Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Conga: Mongo Santamaría; Other
Drums: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Electric Bass: Bernie Minoso; Performer
Flugelhorn: Ray Vega; Performer
Flute: Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman; Performer
Percussion: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer
Performer: Mitch Frohman
Bob Quaranta
Eddie Rodriguez
Bernie Minoso
Bobby Porcelli
John Andreu Almendra
Ray Vega
Mongo Santamaría; Performer
Piano: Bob Quaranta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: George Horn
Graeme Brown; Production
Recording: Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Recording Producer: John Burk
Carl Jefferson
Allen Farnham; Production
Soprano Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Primary Artist: Mongo Santamaria; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: George Horn
Graeme Brown
Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Producer: Carl Jefferson
Allen Farnham
John Burk; Production
Trumpet: Ray Vega; Performer
Vocals: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer

6. Ponce

by Mongo Santamaría

Alto Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Drums: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Electric Bass: Bernie Minoso; Performer
Conga: Mongo Santamaría; Other
Flugelhorn: Ray Vega; Performer
Flute: Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman; Performer
Composer: Ray Vega; Composer
Percussion: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer
Performer: Mitch Frohman
John Andreu Almendra
Mongo Santamaría
Bernie Minoso
Bobby Porcelli
Eddie Rodriguez
Bob Quaranta
Ray Vega; Performer
Piano: Bob Quaranta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Graeme Brown
George Horn; Production
Recording: Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Recording Producer: John Burk
Carl Jefferson
Allen Farnham; Production
Soprano Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Primary Artist: Mongo Santamaria; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: George Horn
Graeme Brown
Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Producer: Allen Farnham
John Burk
Carl Jefferson; Production
Trumpet: Ray Vega; Performer
Vocals: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer

7. Come Candela

by Mongo Santamaría

Alto Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Drums: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Electric Bass: Bernie Minoso; Performer
Lyricist: Mongo Santamaría; Composer
Conga: Mongo Santamaría; Other
Flugelhorn: Ray Vega; Performer
Flute: Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman; Performer
Composer: Mongo Santamaría; Composer
Percussion: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer
Performer: Eddie Rodriguez
John Andreu Almendra
Mongo Santamaría
Bernie Minoso
Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman
Bob Quaranta
Ray Vega; Performer
Piano: Bob Quaranta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Graeme Brown
George Horn; Production
Recording: Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Recording Producer: John Burk
Carl Jefferson
Allen Farnham; Production
Soprano Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Primary Artist: Mongo Santamaria; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: George Horn
Graeme Brown
Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Mongo Santamaria; Other
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Producer: Allen Farnham
John Burk
Carl Jefferson; Production
Trumpet: Ray Vega; Performer
Vocals: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer

8. Ibiano

by Mongo Santamaría

Alto Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Drums: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Electric Bass: Bernie Minoso; Performer
Lyricist: William Allen; Composer
Conga: Mongo Santamaría; Other
Flugelhorn: Ray Vega; Performer
Flute: Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman; Performer
Composer: William Allen; Composer
Percussion: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer
Performer: Eddie Rodriguez
John Andreu Almendra
Mongo Santamaría
Bernie Minoso
Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman
Bob Quaranta
Ray Vega; Performer
Piano: Bob Quaranta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Graeme Brown
George Horn; Production
Recording: Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Recording Producer: John Burk
Carl Jefferson
Allen Farnham; Production
Soprano Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Primary Artist: Mongo Santamaria; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: George Horn
Graeme Brown
Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Composer Lyricist: William Allen; Other
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Producer: Allen Farnham
John Burk
Carl Jefferson; Production
Trumpet: Ray Vega; Performer
Vocals: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer

9. Juan José

by Mongo Santamaría

Alto Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Drums: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Electric Bass: Bernie Minoso; Performer
Lyricist: Nino Rivera; Composer
Conga: Mongo Santamaría; Other
Flugelhorn: Ray Vega; Performer
Flute: Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman; Performer
Composer: Nino Rivera; Composer
Percussion: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer
Performer: Eddie Rodriguez
John Andreu Almendra
Mongo Santamaría
Bernie Minoso
Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman
Bob Quaranta
Ray Vega; Performer
Piano: Bob Quaranta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Graeme Brown
George Horn; Production
Recording: Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Recording Producer: John Burk
Carl Jefferson
Allen Farnham; Production
Soprano Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Primary Artist: Mongo Santamaria; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: George Horn
Graeme Brown
Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Nino Rivera; Other
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Producer: Allen Farnham
John Burk
Carl Jefferson; Production
Trumpet: Ray Vega; Performer
Vocals: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer

10. Afro Blue

by Mongo Santamaría

Alto Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Bobby Porcelli; Performer
Drums: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Electric Bass: Bernie Minoso; Performer
Lyricist: Mongo Santamaría; Composer
Conga: Mongo Santamaría; Other
Flugelhorn: Ray Vega; Performer
Flute: Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman; Performer
Composer: Mongo Santamaría; Composer
Percussion: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer
Performer: Eddie Rodriguez
John Andreu Almendra
Mongo Santamaría
Bernie Minoso
Bobby Porcelli
Mitch Frohman
Bob Quaranta
Ray Vega; Performer
Piano: Bob Quaranta; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Graeme Brown
George Horn; Production
Recording: Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Recording Producer: John Burk
Carl Jefferson
Allen Farnham; Production
Soprano Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Primary Artist: Mongo Santamaria; Main Performer
Studio Personnel: George Horn
Graeme Brown
Phil Edwards
Ted White; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Mitch Frohman; Performer
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Composer Lyricist: Mongo Santamaria; Other
Timbales: John Andreu Almendra; Performer
Producer: Allen Farnham
John Burk
Carl Jefferson; Production
Trumpet: Ray Vega; Performer
Vocals: Eddie Rodriguez; Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

LIVE

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 4 minutes and 45 seconds

Explicit

None

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Booklet

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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

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Latin Jazz, Latin & World Jazz, Latin Soul

Label

Concord Picante

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

Spanish (Spain)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1989

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

888072156142

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Live At Jazz Alley

1. Home

2. Bonita

3. Philadelphia

4. Para Ti

5. Manteca

6. Ponce

7. Come Candela

8. Ibiano

9. Juan José

10. Afro Blue

Technical Specifications

Live At Jazz Alley

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Release options

1. Home

2. Bonita

3. Philadelphia

4. Para Ti

5. Manteca

6. Ponce

7. Come Candela

8. Ibiano

9. Juan José

10. Afro Blue

Technical Specifications