Vamonos Pa'l Monte

by Eddie Palmieri

Overview

Eddie Palmieri's 1971 LP Vamonos Pa'l Monte moves easily from the nearly avant-garde trumpet-battle opener "Revolt/La Libertad Logico" into the new-era-meets-old "Caminando," complete with an excellent electric-piano solo by Palmieri himself. He also takes the lead on the seven-minute title-track jam, this time with organ (backed by brother Charlie), backed by a strong vocal chorus (Justo Betancourt, Santos Colon, Yayo el Indio) and the rugged timbales playing of Nick Marrero. Above and beyond the irresistible arrangements and intricate playing, Vamonos Pa'l Monte benefits from one of the best recording jobs of any early-'70s salsa record, each section -- and practically each musician -- vigorously separated with clear stereo. Though many fans consider it a transition record toward the compositional brilliance of The Sun of Latin Music, it's actually a much better record for fans of traditional salsa. ~ John Bush

Product Details

Release Date:	08/26/2016
Label:	Fania
UPC:	3596973288028
Rank:	59957

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Eddie Palmieri   Primary Artist
Eddie Palmieri & His Orchestra   Primary Artist
Pete Yellin   Sax (Tenor)
Justo Betancourt   Choir/Chorus
Ronnie Cuber   Baritone
Yayo el Indio   Choir/Chorus
Monchito Munoz   Bombo
Arturo Franquiz   Claves,Choir/Chorus
Eladio Perez Perez   Congas
Charles Camilleri   Trumpet
Chocolate Armenteros   Trumpet
Jose Rodriguez   Trombone
Santos Colon   Choir/Chorus
Nicky Marrero   Bongos,Timbales
Bob Vianco   Guitar
Marcelino Guerra   Choir/Chorus
Mario "Papaito" Munoz   Choir/Chorus
Elliot Ramero   Choir/Chorus
Ismael Quintana   Vocals
Victor Paz   Trumpet
Charlie Palmieri   Organ,Soloist

Technical Credits

Charlie Palmieri   Composer
Victor Venegas   Composer
Fred Weinberg   Engineer
Miguel Estivill   Producer
Charles Camilleri   Composer
Chocolate Armenteros   Composer
Luis Grinan   Composer
Public Domain   Composer
Ely Besalel   Cover Design,Cover Illustration
Luis Martinez Grinan   Composer
Izzy Sanabria   Photography
Dr. Gregory "Goyo" Pappas   Liner Notes
Alfredo Armentereos   Composer
Ismael Quintana   Composer
Ismael Rivera   Composer
Eddie Palmieri   Leader,Composer