"Music that suggests the darkest corner of a smoky bar. . . the sweet wild mood of a Latin Escapade."
" For aficionados of latin music, George Shearing plays these tropical tempos wit a romantic touch all his own. He has long been a master of jazz with a latin beat, and now, for the first time in a complete album, this special mastery finds fine, full expression. Backed by the colourful sounds of maracas, timbale, claves and conga drums, Shearing's deft piano and his famed quintet make music that is sultry indeed; it will lure even the shyest dancer to the floor, and thoroughly delight the listener who does not choose to dance."
In playing order:
Perfidia
Mambo With Me
Without You
Old Devil Moon
Mi Musica Es Parati
Anitra's Nañigo
Yours
Cuban Love Song
Watch Your Step
Poodle Mambo
Canto Karabali
Strange Enchantment
SM-11454 - 1958
A special double bill of vinyl here, with two Adam and the Ants 7"s one from 1978 (Young Parisians) and one from 1989 (Cartrouble).
This highly collectible Nico release was top of my wish list for a while when I managed to find a copy for sale and, after much hassle, it finally came my way. It is firmly established as my favourite album in this collection, both musical content and artwork. I mentioned I'm a percussionist right?
Sometimes referred to as The Girl From Ipanema, this French release from Nico has no given title so people use the first track on the album or the first track listed on the front. On my wishlist for a while I picked this up for less than £20.
Nico Gomez and his Ochestra
"Music that suggests the darkest corner of a smoky bar. . . the sweet wild mood of a Latin Escapade."
with Orchestra and Chorus.
