Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound
Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound 5
CD
(Fania Codigo 509094),
Released 1973;
Re-Issued 2011
Produced by Ray Barretto
Editor's Pick:
Roberto Roena and Apollo Sound developed into one of salsa's more progressive and sophisticated outfits with their own highly distinctive style. For 1973's Roberto Roena Y Su Apollo Sound 5, regarded as one of the band's very best, they were joined by singer Sammy González, trombonist Julio "Gunda" Merced and innovative pianist / arranger Jorge Millet. One of the high points is the explosive descarga "Ponte Duro", in which for nearly nine and half minutes, solo upon solo build to a climax of blasting horns. Highly recommended. (John Child)
Just buy it. Just buy it. Just buy it. Just buy it. Just buy it. Just buy it. Just buy it. Just buy it. Just buy it. Not that I'm trying to influence your purchase decision or anything, but I think this one should be flying into your shopping cart. Why? Here goes: this is classic, and I mean freaking classic (this would be the technical term) 70s salsa recording. Roberto and crew really hit their stride in this album, grooving through Cui Cui, funking up you with Oriza Eh and Que Se Sepa, kidding you a bit with their ever-hip version of Asunción, then roaring at you with Avísale a Mi Contrario. Aquellos que Dicen is tough as well, but not as breakneck as Avisale. Then comes a rope a dope: the mellow son montuno La Marunga and the bolero Sólo Contigo Basta, followed by an assault on your senses called Ponte Duro, an old-fashioned, testosterone-fueled descarga. So, to recap: Just buy it. Just buy it. Just buy it. Just buy it. Just buy it. Just buy it. Just buy it. Just buy it. Just buy it. (Abel Delgado) (DR, 2011-05-07)
Song titles include:
Cui Cui 4:45
Oriza Eh 3:42
Como Tu No Hay Nadie 3:35
Que Se Sepa 3:11
Asuncion 3:49
Avisale A Mi Contrario 3:38
Aquellos Que Dicen 5:57
La Marunga 5:14
Solo Contigo Basta 3:51
Ponte Duro 9:28
Musicians include:
Mario Cora 2nd trumpet
Dario Morales 1st trumpet
Miguel Rodriguez Tenor sax & flute
Gunda Merced Trombone
Jorge Millet Piano
Jappy Castro Bass
Papo Clemente Conga
Julito Morales Timbales
Tito Cruz Vocals
Sammy Gonzalez Vocals
Frankie Calderon Vocals
Roberto Roena Leader
Category: Salsa/Son
=> Salsa: Classic 1960s Or 1970s New York
=> Puerto Rico
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