Track Listing

1. Cubano Chant
2. Goza
3. Panchero Mambero
4. Alegres Timbales
5. Mambo Moderno
6. Afro Corolombo
7. Ritmo Caliente
8. Lamento de Hodi
9. Mambo Inn
10. Buhuto (Nanigo 6/8)
11. Alegres Congas
12. Mueve la Cintura
13. Bernie's Tune
14. Perdido
15. Armando's Hideaway
16. Cuco on Timbales
17. Tumbao
18. Ritmo Rumba
19. Big Noise from Winnetka
20. Poiniana Cha Cha
21. Mongorama
22. Ritmo Africano
23. Perfidia Cha Cha

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #67489 in Music
• Released on: 1993-11-01
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

Customer Reviews

A latin jazz classic
This is truly one of the classics of Latin Jazz. The record is strongest on its latin percussion as the title suggests and is no joke since it features some of the greatest names in the discipline: Armando Peraza, Mongo Santamaria, Willy Bobo. Also get to hear Tjader on timbales (in 'Goza' and 'Alegres Timbales') and bassist Al McKibbon (a disciple of the legendary Chano Pozo) joining Armando Peraza on congas ('Alegres Congas'). "Cubano Chant" should be an instant winner with every listener with the beautiful melody moving from flute to vibes over several rhythmic layouts. But true to the Tjader style it goes beyond percussion and adding to Cal's great work on vibes there are nice contributions by the likes of Chombo Silva, Vince Guaraldi and Bobby Rodriguez. As with many of the newer reissues in CD the music was originally issued in two separate LP's. It offers a great testimony to the artistry of these men who had to typically pack a great solo on a 3-minute track! If you like Latin jazz you will love this record. If you like afro Cuban drumming you must have it.

Perfect
This is some of Cal Tjader's best work. Essential.

Latin Jazz Explosion
Tjader's album is smoking hot. I read the other reviews here before purchasing and can't say I disagree. This is easily one of my favorite Latin albums.

The vibes are awesome and the percussion is so fast and stylish it will blow your mind.