(Latin Jazz, Salsa) Willie Rosario - El Fabuloso y Fantastico - 1964 (1998), MP3, 320 kbps

Willie Rosario's 1964 LP "Fabuloso Y Fantastico", served as a prelude of what the future held in store for the "King Of Swing". Frankie Rodrìguez was the lead vocalist, and future bassist great, Bobby Valentìn, played the trumpet along with Tony Cofresì, also on the trumpet. The themes; "Los Generales De La Salsa", "A Villa Palmeras", "Nos Engañò La Vida",and "Bailan Güagüancò", are fine examples of the nice and tight rythm that was being developed by Willie's band, just three years before he added a bass saxophone that gave the band its now legendary sound. Willie Rosario, one of "Salsa's" great masters.
-- by Carl James Martinez