Conjunto La Perla De Ponce
El Conjunto Del Pueblo
CD
(Clap Records 2011),
Released 2011;
Editor's Pick:
Best of 2011 Award Winner
Just what the doctor ordered. No-nonsense salsa dura con inteligencia, fuerza y mucho swing. Led by composer and bongocero Francisco "Chalina" Alvarado, Conjunto La Perla de Ponce was formed in 1976 in, where else?, Ponce, Puerto Rico. Chalina was a member of the original Sonora Ponceña and, in fact, played on their legendary debut album Hacheros Pa' Un Palo. He also composed the hit "Moreno Soy" ("I Am Brown"), a statement regarding Puerto Rico's racial melting pot. Chalina, composer of over 200 songs, also worked with Impacto Crea and many royal figures in salsa.
Chalia has assembled a near-perfect band that features top players like trumpeters José "Pucho" Ruiz (also musical director), Julio Loyola, Ricky Zayas and Angelo "Pacholo" Vélez, pianist Carlos "El Profesor" Sabater, conguero Alvaro Maldonado, bassists Philip Flores, Gilberto Méndez and Edwin Hernández, guest tres player Jesus "Chu" López and many others. The pitch-perfect singers, Ismael "Maelito" Febles, Angel "Angie" Gutierrez and Eric Pabón, are clearly up to the task of giving additional drive to these fiery compositions. With tracks like "Se Le Fue El Tren," "El Templequero," "Yo Propongo" and "Si El Año Que Viene," Chalina is definitely back, and has raised the bar for superb salsa bailable.
Very Highly Recommended. (BP, 2011-10-20)
Description:
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Song titles include:
Yo Propongo
El Puenre Mayor
El Templequero
La Perla Jala Jala
Se Le Fue El Tren
La Barca De Dolores
Frio
Si El Año Que Viene
Musicians include:
Francisco "Chalina" Alvarado Bongo, director
José "Pucho" Ruiz Trompeta, director musical
Edgardo "Gardo" Ruiz Trompeta
Julio Loyola Trompeta, flugger
Angelo "Pacholo" Vélez Trompeta, flugger
Carlos "El Profesor" Sabater Piano
Philip Flores Bajo
Ismael "Maelito" Febles Cantante
Angel "Angie" Gutierrez Cantante
Eric Pabón Cantante
Alvaro Maldonado Conga
Francisco Alcalá Timbal
Invitados: José "Joseito" Ruiz Trompeta
Ricky Zayas Trompeta
Gilberto Méndez Bajo
Edwin Hernández Bajo
Tony Velazquez Piano
Jesus "Chu" López Tres
Javier "Tito" Alvarez Percusion
Chequi Ramos, Pichie Perez, Ivan Ruiz, Chalina, Carlos Sabater, Ismaelito Febles Coros
Category: Salsa/Son
=> Salsa
=> Puerto Rico
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