Cubanoson – Recordando A Cuba

Released 2006
G.B. Records Cuba-001

Arrangements by Manolo Albo & Omar Castanos (1), Manolo Albo (2,6,7,9), Leonel “Papo” Ortega & Manolo Albo (3,8,10), Rey Roy (4), Silvio Sebrian (5).

Available at cdbaby.com and Descarga.

1. Cubanoson 4:46 (Leonel “Papo” Ortega)
2. Monsieur Jose 4:33 (Silvio Sebrian)
3. Recordando A Cuba 5:23 (Leonel “Papo” Ortega)
4. En La Campania 4:51 (Silvio Sebrian)
5. No Te Preocupes 4:28 (Silvio Sebrian)
6. Que Mala Suerte 5:02 (Arsenio Rodriguez)
7. Guajira Soy 4:55 (Leonel “Papo” Ortega)
8. Son Bailadores 5:03 (Mario J. Ortiz)
9. Mujeres De Mayari 4:54 (Francisco Repilado)
10. Lagrimas Negras 4:53 (Miguel Matamoros)

I really like their sound. The hit songs include Cubanoson and Recordando A Cuba. I also like Mujeres De Mayari and especially Lagrimas Negras. Lagrimas Negras seems to get recorded by pretty much everyone, but I had not found any version good for dancing - this version by Cubanoson by contrast is really good for both listening as well as dancing.

Musicians

Leonel “Papo” Ortega / Leader, Piano, Lead vocals (2,4,6,7), Duet (3,8,9,10), Chorus
Roberto Rodriguez / Lead Trumpet & Musical Director
Luisito Quintero / Percussion
Junior Rivera / Tres
Willie Cintron / Bass
Ernest “Chico” Alvarez / Lead vocals (1,5), Duet (3,8,9,10), Chorus
Hiram Ramon / Chorus
Ronnie Baro / French voice and Chorus (2)
Oscar Onoz / Second Trumpet
Alexis Llerena / Trombone