Hybrid Disc
MAMBO MONGO
MONGO SANTAMARIA
and
FRIENDS
[SACD263]
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1. Dark Before the Dawn 2. Caribbean Sunrise 3. Mambo Mongo 4. Los Ninos Del Mundo 5. Cali 6. Are They Only Dreams 7. Cuco Y Olga 8. Azteca 9. La Mogolla |
The recording was made in RCA's legendary Studio A in New York in order to capture all the clear, pure nuances of the acoustic instruments. With the completion of this fabulous Afro-Cuban / jazz project, Mongo Santamaria once again takes his place among the “Mambo Kings.” Consistent with tradition, Mongo has surrounded himself with a tight working band of some of the most talented young musicians on the scene today, highlighted by noted veteran flutist Hubert Laws and Valentin. Using material and instrumentation in a “typical” Latin context, Mongo and friends combine these beautifully arranged comparsas, gua guanco, son montuno, and 6/8 rhythms adding tasteful jazz elements and brilliant solo work that turns “typical” to “spectacular.”
This disc contains three separate versions of the same musical program:
• Direct Stream Digital™ Multi-Channel Suround Sound
• Direct Stream Digital™ 2-Channel Stereo
• CD Standard Stereo