Grupo Fascinación
Fascinating Sounds
CD
(Rico Records 902),
Released 1983;
Re-Issued 2006
Editor's Pick:
**Classics Revisited**
This exciting young New York salsa band of the '80s was distinguished by good musicianship, enthusiastic attack and some great arrangements. Their 10-piece line-up featured a frontline of three trumpets and baritone sax. They recorded only three albums, Fascinating Sounds (1983), Tiburón (1985) and Salsa Vice (1986), all on Ralph Cartagena's Rico Records label, which have not been reissued until now. Core founder members included trumpeter Pete Nater, currently a member of the Grammy winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra, pianist / arranger Roberto Navarro, who worked previously as the musical director of the Ray Barretto spin-off band Guararé, baritone sax player / arranger Vincent Vélez Jr., tres player / corista Ivan "Palomita" Conde and bassist Abiud "Humpy" Troche. The band's lead singer for four years was future salsa romántica star Johnny Rivera, who had earlier recorded with Los Rodríguez. Richie Bastar, the son of the legendary percussionist and bandleader Kako who later joined El Gran Combo in 2001, plays bongo and cowbell on Fascinating Sounds. Standout cuts include "Siembra", arranged by Louie Cruz, and "El Campesino", arranged by José Madera. Be wise, don't just buy one Fascinación CD, purchase all three!
Highly Recommended.
See also:
Tiburón
Salsa Vice
All have great sound, and are highly recommended. (John Child, 2006-11-28)
Song titles include:
Siembra 5:12
Otiliano Otero 4:39
Las Esquinas 5:11
El Campesino 4:58
Mi Ritmo Es Mejor 5:40
El Amor Amor 3:52
Martillo, Madera Y Clavos 5:34
Don Juan Y Avion 5:06
Musicians include:
Johnny Rivera Vocals
Roberto Navarro Piano
Pete Nater Trumpet
Edwin Gonzalez Trumpet
Dany Jimenez Trumpet
Ivan Conde "Palomita" Tres
Richard Bastar Bongo & bell
Rosendo Burgos "Papo" Congas
Abuid Troche "Humpy" Bass
Vincent Velez Jr. Baritone sax
Rafael DeJesus Coro
Ramon Rodriguez Coro
Jorge Maldonado Coro, guiro & maracas
Category: Salsa/Son
=> Salsa
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