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Chacata presents mixies from collaborators from Joseito's Hideaway & The Dub Room. We play latin school rare grooves from latinjazz, mambos, boogaloo, guajiras, afro-cuban, salsa, son, cha cha cha, rumba, montunos, descargas, bomba & plena If it swings we spin it. Hope you enjoy!
**Joséito's Hideaway presents some Spanish grease sides of jazz. Enjoy some soul sauce y mojalo bien con pan!
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1 Clark Terry & Chico O'Farrill - Spanish Rice
2 Cal Tjader - Soul Burst
3 Willie Bobo - Guajira
4 Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers - The Groover
5 Montego Joe - Bata Blues
6 Wes Montgomery - Sun Down
7 Johnny Lytle Trio Plus Ray Barretto - Moon Child
8 Dave Pike & His Orchestra - Aphrodite
9 Joe Cain & His Orchestra - Tanga, Pa Katanga
10 Eddie Cano & His Sextet - Deep In A Drum
11 George Shearing Quintet - Caravan
12 Cal Tjader Quintet - The Continental
13 Mongo Santamaria & His Orchestra - Descarga At The Blackhawk
14 Gene Ammons - Travelin'
15 Johnny Griffin & Matthew Gee - Twist City
16 Wild Bill Moore Quintet - Sister Caroline
17 Les McCann - Doin' That Thing
18 Cal Tjader - Soul Sauce III
19 Willie Bobo - Ritmo Tymbale
El Mix Es Cultura
"la timba no es como ayer"
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**Latin Nuyorican Soul Funk 1967-1970
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Greasy latin soul food with host Señor Watusi en la casa celebrado Chacata’s centésimo mix on Podomatic. Boogaloo baby! Rack it up, chalk your cue stick y vamos pa’ gozar! Put out your quarters pa’ jugar or drop ‘em on the jukebox. Grap yourself a cold one and watch the musical karaoke start with los tumbadores y timbales esta ahí, llamando pa’ los bailadores - cuando los maestros tocan. ¡Ahí na’ má!
1 Louie Ramirez – The New Breed (La Nueva Raza)
2 Ricardo Ray – Musica Ye Ye
3 New Swing Sextet – Monkey See, Monkey Do
4 Willie Colon – Eso Se Baila Asi
5 El Gran Combo – Chua Chua Boogaloo
6 Pete Rodriguez Y Su Conjunto – I Like It Like That (A Mi Me Gusta Asi)
7 Johnny Colon & His Orchestra – Mayenelle
8 Joey Pastrana & His Orchestra – Joey’s Thing
9 Jimmy Sabater – La Tumba Soy Yo
10 Eddie Palmieri & His Orchestra – Ay Que Rico
11 Charlie Palmieri – Fat Papa
12 Ray Barretto – Ahora Si
13 Joe Bataan – Wish You Love (Part 1)
14 The TNT Band – The Meditacion
15 Ricardo Ray Orchestra – Nitty Gritty
16 Jimmy Castor – Ham Hocks Espanol
17 Mongo Santamaria – Corn Bread Guajira
18 Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers – Aye Ma Ma
19 Chico O’Farrill Orchestra – Descarga Numero 1000
El Mix Es Cultura
“la timba no es como ayer”
Saludo pa mi pana JR Gonzales
say no to GMOs (Generic Music Operators)
accept only clave-base natural sounds
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**Candido Camero Showcase 1956-1973
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Conga Soul Sessions presents the music of Cuban percussionist Candido who celebrates his 94thbirthday on April 22. He began playing the bongo at a very early age growing up in Havana within a musical family. He learned to play the tres and bass as well. It was with the latter two instruments that he began playing with various groups and eventually working with Chano Pozo’s group Conjunto Azul as a bass player with Mongo Santamaria on the bongos. He would help Mongo with his job delivering mail so they could have time to practice. With Arsenio Rodriguez revolutionizing the way son was to emerge with the birth of the conjunto and adding the conga drum as well as piano, the music would become more complex. Since Candido didn’t know how to read music he decided in his early 20’s to start focusing on playing congas which wasn’t new to him as he participated in many rumbas in his neighborhood from a young age. He started getting work in the cabarets playing bongo with the house band and playing quinto with various dance teams. By 1943 he was with the Tropicana Orchestra as well as performing on radio and recording with Bebo Valdes. Eventually he started working with the dance team of Carmen & Rolando at the Tropicana that were booked to perform in New York City. They didn’t have enough funds to bring the two conga drummers so they choose to bring only the quinto player Candido. Out of this situation Candido decided to bring 2 congas anyway and in 1946 out of his inventiveness he played both parts the rhythm while soloing on the quinto following the movements of the dancers. It was a smash and something new. Candido decided to stay in New York and his first recording in the United States was with the Machito Orchestra. This was also fertile time between Latino and jazz musicians as bebop was what was going on 52ndSt. Dizzy Gillespie was impressed with his playing at the Palladium with Tito Puente and asked him to come down the Downbeat Club to sit in with Billy Taylor’s trio to see how he would play in a jazz setting. Dizzy hired him to go on tour the next day but since Candido’s understanding of English was limited at the time he thought Dizzy meant to come back to the club. Dizzy actually wanted him to meet him at the train station. Candido arrived at the Downbeat expecting Dizzy but since he was not there and the previous night was happening he got offered a one year contract with Billy’s trio in the house band. He got to play with practically who’s who of the jazz world including Charlie Parker. His first jazz recording was with Billy Taylor and would record with Dizzy, Art Blakey, Buddy Rich, Errol Garner, Sonny Rollins, Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Gene Ammons, Randy Weston, Elvin Jones and many more. Only Ray Barretto who sidelined playing jazz during this time has probably been just as busy recording for the jazz labels. But only Candido as a Latin percussionist was given a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award in 2008 for his contribution to jazz.
Candido was able to play the bongos and the congas at the same time and incorporated other percussion as well such as the foot pedal and guiro attach to his congas. He would play 6 congas and bring out melodies within the instrument before anyone else. Eventually he settled on just three due to mainly they could fit in his trunk of his car. He was the first professional to play on fiberglass congas made by Frank Mesa in 1957. The year before marked his debut as a solo artist with ABC-Paramount which he recorded 5 albums for. They were latin jazz albums from small combos to big band and one calypso based lp. By the late 60’s and 70’s his albums would incorporate r&b and funk like his friend Mongo was pursuing. He made a disco album for Salsoul records in 1979 which brought him success and seen as an influence to house heads while his records from the 70’s where sampled for its percussion breaks during the early hip hop period. He and another one of his early friends from Cuba, Carlos “Patato” Valdes along with Giovanni Hidalgo became The Conga Kings that recorded a few albums and toured after 2000. In 2004 he would record an album with Graciela revisiting the standards he had been playing for years that was nominated for a Grammy. Ivan Acosta made a documentary of Candido called Hands Of Fire that was released in 2006. Phew – I’m sure I’ve only scratched the surface of his long career who continues to play when he can and he owes it to his clean living and that he brought his wife of many years with him when he toured. This mix is off cuts from 10 of his solo albums from vinyl. This is the living legend of Candido – The Thousand Finger Man!
Mambo Inn
Caravan
Tin-Tin-Teo
Conga Jam
When The Saints Go Marchin’ In
Talking Drums
Conga Soul
Madrid
Ghana Spice (Part One)
Thousand Finger Man
St. Thomas
Tic Tac Toe
Toccata
Candido’s Funk
Candi’s Funk
St. Thomas
El Mix Es Cultura
“como mi ritmo no hay dos”
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Johnny Colon Showcase 1967-1975
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Boogaloo Joe presents us with Cotique Recording artist Johnny Colon & His Orchestra during the height of Latin Soul period from New York. Johnny Colon on his first record had a hit with “Boogaloo Blues” with the help of being a hit on Symphony Sid’s Latin music radio broadcast. That’s what it took to being the next thing in the scene. But Johnny Colon took his music farther than just swinging blues and soul into a latin bag. He went deeper into the Afro-Cuban & Boricua musical roots. Using a two trombone front and a solid rhythm section that was funky and loose. His main instrument being the trombone and his music reflected the style that was ranging from La Perfecta’s example. He would take over the piano chair and eventually take on the lead vocals as well. After his two vocalists Rafael “Tito” Ramos and Tony Rojas would leave to start the TNT Band. His music would transcend from the Latin Soul into the evolution of what was becoming the Salsa sound that the Fania label would eventually dominate but during boogaloo’s heyday when they had started out some of their artists where just riding the wave but the artists of Cotique Records where some of the purest genuine talented groups of Latin Soul. When the powers that be came down on the boogaloo artists for fighting against the arrangement of the booking deals they were enslaved to. Instead of honoring their requests they blacklisted these artists and Johnny Colon was one of those artists in the crossfire. He focus his next project in setting up the East Harlem Music School. It would grow into a great institution producing great young latin musicians since 1972. In 2008 he returned to music with the album “Keeping It Real” with new fans discovering these recordings. Live from Joséito’s Hideaway, a mix from tracks from his 6 albums for Cotique Records. Always a favorite - at it’s most grittiness and most soulful. ¡Oye Brokie! Bye –Ya!
Boogaloo Blues
Oyelo
Mira Ven Aca
Retorno Del Mambo
No Hace Falta Papel
Echala Pa’ Ca
Canallon
El Mensaje
Afincao
Merecumbe
Cuero Estirao
Moyenelle
El Consejo
Guajira Y Tambor
Dejame En Paz
Si Te Fuiste Y Que
Boogaloo Blues Outro
El Mix Es Cultura
“la timba no es como ayer”
© La Ultima Nota Productions
**Cocinando
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Joséito's Hideaway cooks up some tasty early 70's Salsa Dura. Buen provecho.
1 Ray Barretto - Cocinando
2 Fania All Stars - Chanchullo
3 Ismael Rivera Y Sus Cachimbos - Satelite
4 Sonora Ponceña - Con Maña Si
5 Tempo 70 - El Charlatan
6 Orquesta Flamboyan - Aprovechate
7 Orquesta La Conspiracion - Es Tu Vida
8 Orchestra Capri - Pobrecito Cocodrilo
9 El Gran Combo - No Quiero Llanto
10 Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound - Cui Cui
11 Rafa Jr. Y La Diferente - A Mi Nena
12 Willie Colon - Guajira Ven
13 Ray Barretto - Seguire Sin Soñar
14 Orchestra Harlow - No Quiero
15 Tipica '73 - Mañoño
16 Pacheco Y El Conde - Soy El Mejor
17 Ocho - Coco May May
El Mix Es Cultura
"la timba no es como ayer"
© La Ultima Nota productions
We dug into the vault to find our first Conga Soul Session - Joseito’s Hideaway presents the 10 year Anniversary Edition. Tune your congas, make room for air cuz it will be getting’ hot in here. The original notes:
“Inkie Goes Latin In Conga Soul”
A heavy hitting drama about a conguero who has lost his woman and conga the very same day. Which one does he choose to win back at all costs! Listen tonight on Chacata Classics playing in original Duophonic Sound
Willie Colon – Jazzy Charlie Palmieri – Mambo Show Cal Tjader & Eddie Palmieri – Ritmo Uni Tito Puente – Ti–Mon–Bo George Shearing Quintet – Watch Your Step Erroll Garner – Mambo Garner Candido - Blue Lou Ray Barretto – El Negro Y Ray Rene Grand & His Combo NY – Ku-Kum-Ba Willie Bobo – A La Bobo Candido – Conga Soul Cal Tjader – Tropicana Mongo Santamaria – Mazcote
El Mix Es Cultura
“como mi ritmo no hay dos”
© La Ultima Nota Productions
Vol. 2 Antilles Mash Up Chico & The DJ - the vinyl pirates raid the Caribbean for some treasures in this session in The Dub Room.
Orquesta Los Van Van - Llegada Henri Guédon - Karma Protesta 77 - Complicité Les Vikings De La Guadeloupe - Ahi Na’ Ma Orquesta Ritmo Oriental - Adios, No Estoy Loco Orquesta Revé - La Gente No Se Puede Aguantar Les Aiglons - Ce Rat La Cortijo Con Las 7 Potencias - Prucutu Cumbamba Typical Combo - Observation Orquesta De Pello El Afrokan - La Pillé Pakatak - Rouspel Pakatak Henri Guédon - 22 Ma’ Délivrance Orquesta Los Van Van - Quien Bien Te Quiere Te Haga Llorar Batako - Misé En Nou Conjunto Rumbavana - Baila Este Son Marce Et Tumbak - Gren-N Lanmou Dédé Saint-Prix & Avan Van - Lélé Hilaire Hartock - Pla-Ka-Ta! Guy Conquête Group’ Ka - Kimbé Rèd!
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Quinteto Instrumental De Música Moderna Showcase
Los Amigos started out as a group in the late 60s led by violinist Fredrico Britos and Guillermo Barreto which focused on instrumental bossa novas and sambas. By it’s second recording only Barreto and bassist Orlando “Cachaito” López remained when they added Frank Emilio Flynn on piano, Tata Güines on congas and Gustavo Tamayo on guiro. By 1959 they were calling themselves Quinteto Instrumental De Música Moderna and replaced Cachaito with Orlando “Papito” Hernandez on bass. They would integrate Cuban styles such as the cha cha cha which was popular at the time with jazz forms. They would pursue danzon, bolero, swing, son and afro-cuban jazz in the three albums they released by 1960. They reunited for a recording in 1990 as Los Amigos with Cachaito returning along wth the original members plus some guests. We include a track from that recording in this mix highlighting some of the great chemistry of these excellent musicians. Stay in good friendship and enjoy the company you keep.
Nosotros Tres Que Baile Sola El Son Quiéreme Mucho Imagenes Habana Cha Cha Cha Blue Negro Enamorado Gandinga, Mondongo Y Sandunga Drumme Negrita Algo Bueno Blues En Cha Cha Cha Tony Y Jesusito Rico Melao Scherezada Cha Cha Cha De Ti Enamorado Lázaro Y Georgina Viene La Comparsa
El Mix Es Cultura
“la timba no es como ayer”
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South Floridian Boricuas invited their friends from the French Antilles to una fiesta caribbeaño and told them to bring their records. Chacata Sound System with the task to unleash the madness from the collection brought in - here is the result. Chico & The DJ dig into the stash of vintage French Antilles, Cuban & Puerto Rican platter of sounds as tasty as the places they stem from. Yo bailo de todo aqui en Joséito’s Hideaway.
Johnny El Bravo Y Su Orquesta - Back To Back La Perfecta - Toutt Moune Boule Grupo Monumental - Mi Son Caridad Bookelos - Charité Orquesta Los Van Van - Por Que Lo Haces Malavoi - Zizi Orquesta Ritmo Oriental - Yo Bailo De Todo Conjunto Rumbavana - En Casa De Pedro El Cojo La Perfecta - Roulé Les Vikings De La Guadeloupe - Ambiance Vikings Ry-Co Jazz - Give Me Bombolo Abel Zenon - Saverda Pakatak - Synthetizé Irakere - El Tata Batacumbele - La Piyé Malavoi - Patshipa Dédé Saint Prix - Poussey Edmony Krater & Zepiss - Gwadloup Marcé Et Son Groupe Toumpak - Chouwal Bwa Cortijo Y Su Nuevo Combo - Birinbombeo Robert Loyson - Si Papa Mô
El Mix Es Cultura
“como mi ritmo no hay dos”
© La Ultima Nota Productions
Joséito’s Hideaway presenta salsa duro y mas pa mi pana en Ponce.
Percussion intro and interlude by Carlos “Patato” Valdes
Justi Barreto Y Su Orquesta - Quinto Mayor
Bobby Valentin - Mas Bajo
Mulenze - Toco Madera
Eddie Palmieri - Congo Yambumba
Roberto Anglero - Las Frutas De Mi Pias
Jesus Cepeda Y Su Grupo Musical ABC - Vira Mas
Tommy Olivencia Y Su Orquesta - Trucutu
Roberto Roena - Sabroso
Ismael Quintana - La Oportunidad
Chino Y Su Conjunto Melao - Rogelio Tiene La Salsa
Charanga De La 4 - La Sallita
Alfredo De La Fe - Oyelo Tocar
The Big Kimbos with Adalberto Santiago - El Mismo
Willie Colon / Ruben Blades - Liga Elena
Chocolate Y Su Orquesta - Sigan La Clave
Frankie Dante - El Cubo
Charlie Santiago & Eddie Montalvo - Bamboleate
El Mix Es Cultura
“la timba no es como ayer”
© La Ultima Nota Productions
Joséito’s Hideaway presents Latin grease from the 60’s from guajiras, montunos, mozambiques and boogaloos. Grab your campana bell and let’s get this summer cooking.
The Alegre All Stars - Ay Camina Y Ven Eddie Palmieri & Cal Tjader - Bamboleate Charlie Palmieri - Criollo Willie Colon - Guisando Joe Bataan - Coco-E Jimmy Sabater - Salchichas Con Huevos Johnny Rivera & The Tequila Brass - Locura En Nueva York Gilberto Sextet - El Barrio Joey Pastrana & His Orchestra - La Guida Ismael Rivera Con Sus Cachimbos - Ismael Y Monchito Eddie Palmieri & His Orchestra - Palo De Mango Ray Barretto - Bilongo Meñique Y Kako & His Orchestra - Guajira En Carnival The Lebron Brothers Orchestra - Summertime Blues Monguito Santamaria - Boogaloo Sabroso George Guzman - Mozambique
El Mix Es Cultura
“la timba no es como ayer”
© La Ultima Nota Productions