ARTIST: Tito Puente
TITLE: Lo Esencial
LABEL: Sony
GENRE: Latin
BITRATE: 223kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 51min total
RELEASE DATE: 12 Apr 2005
RIP DATE: 24 Apr 2005
Track List
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01. Ran Kan Kan 2:58
02. Cao Cao Mani Picao (D·o con 2:58
Vicentito ValdΘs)
03. Son De La Loma 2:05
04. Picadillo 2:44
05. Mambo Goz≤n 2:45
06. Mi Chiquita Quiere BembΘ 3:50
07. El Baile Del Pingⁿino (D·o con 2:38
Vicentito ValdΘs)
08. Noche De Ronda (Be Mine 2:50
Tonight)
09. Mama InΘz 2:21
10. Ti Mon Bo 6:33
11. A Gozar Timbero 3:04
12. Dance Mania 3:09
13. Campanitas de Cristal 3:00
14. Hong Kong Mambo 3:47
15. Arina±ara (D·o con Vicentito 3:05
ValdΘs)
16. Mambo Beat 4:08
Release Notes:
By virtue of his warm, flamboyant stage manner, longevity, constant touring, and
appearances in the mass media, Tito Puente is probably the most beloved symbol
of Latin jazz. But more than that, Puente managed to keep his music remarkably
fresh over the decades; as a timbales virtuoso, he combined mastery over every
rhythmic nuance with old-fashioned showmanship -- watching his eyes bug out when
taking a dynamic solo was one of the great treats for Latin jazz fans. A trained
musician, he was also a fine, lyrical vibraphonist, a gifted arranger, and
played piano, congas, bongos, and saxophone. His appeal continues to cut across
all ages and ethnic groups, helped no doubt by Santana's best-selling cover
versions of "Oye Como Va" and "Para Los Rumberos" in 1970-1971, and cameo
appearances on The Cosby Show in the 1980s and the film The Mambo Kings in 1992.
He was even in an episode of The Simpsons. His brand of classic salsa is
generally free of dark undercurrents, radiating a joyous, compulsively danceable
party atmosphere.