Ray Barretto
The Message
CD
(Fania / Emusica - Remastered Edition 130 267),
Released 1972;
Re-Issued 2007
Produced by Ray Barretto & Jerry Masucci
Editor's Pick:
One of Barretto's finest salsa records of the '70s. Very Highly recommended.
- BP
"This was a great salsa rhythm section from the 1970s with Ray Barretto on congas, Orestes Vilato on timbales, Johnny Rodriguez on bongos, Louis Cruz on piano, and Andy Gonzalez on bass. 'Arrepientete' is one tune I especially like because of Orestes' timbale solo which I transcribed for study purposes several years ago." (Victor Rendón, 98/99 Catalog)
"For me, 'Se Traba,' 'Arrepientete,' and 'Seguire Sin Soñar' personify an entire era. And, what an all-star cast of musicians Ray Barretto had here. Adalberto Santiago on vocals; Rene Lopez, Roberto Rodriguez, and 'Papy' Roman on trumpets; Luis Cruz at the keyboard; Andy Gonzalez on bass; Orestes Vilato on timbales; and Johnny Rodriguez on bongo. As a kid, I recorded this album in Ray's basement, on his equipment, and, to this day, I treasure that cassette and the memory." (Vicki Solá, 98/99 Catalog)
"Oh Knock Me Out! Here's 'Alma Con Alma' and 'Se Traba,' you all!" (Phil Riggio, 98/99 Catalog)
"This Barretto recording is an example of New York "salsa" from the 70s. It also has a great percussion section with Johnny Rodríguez on bongos, Orestes Vilató on timbales and Ray Barretto on congas." (Victor Rendón, 96/97 Catalog)
"This features timbalero Orestes Vilato. Ray was playing great and strong at this time. It also has Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez who is a very good friend of ours. Johnny lays down a great cowbell and bongo pattern. Adalberto Santiago is a great sonero who sings right in the pocket with great inspiraciones. To me, this was a great period of salsa, when salsa was really happening. Adalberto was great on the bolero "Alma Con Alma." They were tight." (P.S., Poncho Sanchez & Ramon Banda, 96/97 Catalog) (DR, 2007-07-17)
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Song titles include:
Se Traba 3:55
Con El Cimarron 6:08
Alma Con Alma 4:11
Flor De Los Lindos Campos 3:49
Arrepientete 5:12
Te Triago Mi Son 4:49
O Elefante 3:08
Seguire Sin Soñar 4:31
Musicians include:
Adalberto Santiago Vocals
Rene Lopez Trumpet
Roberto Rodriguez Trumpet
"Papy" Roman Trumpet
Orestes Vilato Timbales
Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez Bongo
Luis Cruz Piano
Andy Gonzalez Bass
Ray Barretto Conga
Category: Salsa/Son
=> Salsa: Classic 1960s Or 1970s New York
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