MONGO SANTAMARIA — MAMBO MONGO

As part of their Chesky Original Masters reissue series, Chesky is reissuing Mongo Santamarias late-period gem Mambo Mongo. The Latin jazz classic features Santamaria, his stirring group of the era, and guest flutists Hubert Laws and David Valentin. Mambo Mongo, which was recorded on Mar. 30-31, 1992, was the 100th release by the Chesky label and Santamarias only album for the company. The audiophile recording produced by label head David Chesky is typically impeccable with true-to-life sound that takes listeners into the studio with the musicians. The album features the superb Hubert Laws on Dark Before The Dawn and Are They Only Dreams, showcased David Valentin on the infectious Caribbean Sunrise and Los Ninos Del Mundo, and has such soloists as pianist Dario Eskenazi, Craig Rivers on tenor and soprano, and altoist Jimmy Cozier. The climactic performance is La Magolia which teams Santamaria with three other percussionists for 9½ minutes of rhythmic excitement. Mambo Mongos welcome return brings back one of the highpoints of Cheskys impressive catalog and one of the highlights of Mongo Santamarias prolific career. The album will be reissued on SACD Hybrid Stereo and 180g One-step Pressing Vinyl LP.

Record details

Format: LP

Label: CHESKY RECORDS

Catalogue number: EVLP123BL