Mambo Diablo [Concord Picante]

by Tito Puente & His Latin Ensemble, Tito Puente

Overview

Although he was never inactive, the 1980s found Tito Puente in a bit of a renaissance. His exciting Afro-Cuban jazz band had found a home on the Concord Picante label, and his music was increasing in popularity again. This particular CD has a stronger than usual repertoire, including "Take Five," "Lush Life" (done as Latin jazz), "Pick Yourself Up" and "Lullaby of Birdland"; the latter song has its composer George Shearing guesting on piano. Puente wrote half of the arrangements, contributed some excellent playing on timbales and vibes, and is heard heading a spirited three-horn, three-percussion octet. Very enjoyable music. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	05/26/2023
Label:	Concord
UPC:	0888072503434
Rank:	44756

Tracks

1. Mambo Diablo
2. Take Five
3. Lush Life
4. Pick Yourself Up
5. Lullaby of Birdland
6. No Pienses Así
7. China
8. Eastern Joy Dance

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Tito Puente & His Latin Ensemble   Primary Artist
Tito Puente   Primary Artist,Marimba,Timbales,Percussion,Timbalitos,Vibraphone
His Latin Ensemble   Primary Artist
George Shearing   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Piano,Featured Artist
Tito Puente Latin Ensemble   Primary Artist
Sonny Bravo   Piano
Mario Rivera   Flute,Fiddle,Saxophone,Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)
Ray Gonzalez   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Bobby Rodriguez   Bass,Bass (Electric)
Jose Madera   Congas,Percussion
Jimmy Frisaura   Trumpet,Trombone,Flugelhorn,Trombone (Valve)
Ray Gonzales   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
John "Dandy" Rodriguez   Bongos,Percussion
Johnny Dandy Rodrigues   Bongos,Percussion
Johnny Rodriguez   Bongos,Percussion

Technical Credits

Tito Puente   Producer,Leader,Composer,Performer,Recording Producer
Carl E. Jefferson   Producer
Jerome Kern   Composer
Paul Desmond   Composer
Chris Long   Producer,Assistant Producer
D.R.   Composer
Billy Strayhorn   Composer
Mulgrew Miller   Composer
George Shearing   Composer,Performer
George David Weiss   Composer
Dorothy Fields   Composer
Pepe Delgado   Composer
Phil Edwards   Engineer,Recording,Mixing Engineer
Carl Jefferson   Producer,Recording Producer
George Weiss   Composer
Pablo Guzman   Liner Notes