Tito Puente – Mambo Diablo LP

Tito Puente – Mambo Diablo

Although he was never inactive, the 1980s found Tito Puente in a bit of a renaissance. His exciting Afro-Cuban jazz band had found a home on the Concord Picante label, and his music was increasing in popularity again. This particular album has a stronger than usual repertoire, including "Take Five," "Lush Life" (done as Latin jazz), "Pick Yourself Up" and "Lullaby of Birdland"; the latter song has its composer George Shearing guesting on piano. Puente wrote half of the arrangements, contributed some excellent playing on timbales and vibes, and is heard heading a spirited three-horn, three-percussion octet. Tito’s style of Jazz at its best.

• The King of Latin Jazz
• Grammy winning album that features Classic Jazz standards alongside Tito’s Latin compositions
• ALL-ANALOG mastering from original tapes
• Pressed on 180-gram vinyl

Tracklist:
Side A
1 Mambo Diablo
2 Take Five
3 Lush Life
4 Pick Yourself Up

Side B
5 Lullaby Of Birdland
6 No Pienses Así
7 China
8 Eastern Joy Dance

Label: Craft Recordings
Released: 1986/2023