Jose Alberto “El Canario” - Back To The Mambo: Tribute To Machito

Released 1997
RMM

Produced by Isidro Infante


Out of print but available through some Amazon sellers


1. Tributo Al Bravo 4:43 (William Liriano, Isidro Infante)
2. El As De La Rumba 4:46 (Silvestre Mendez)
3. La Feria De Las Flores 4:35 (Jese “Chucho” Monge)
4. La Paella 5:05 (Frank “Machito” Grillo)
5. Como Quiera 4:11 (R. Marks, Ralph Lew)
6. La Rumbantela 4:52 (Frank “Machito” Grillo)
7. Oye La Banda 4:50 (Justi Barretto)
8. Que Bonito Es Puerto Rico 4:18 (Justi Barretto)
9. Soy Salsero 4:26 (Frank “Machito” Grillo)
10. Sarabanda 4:08 (Justi Barretto)

Arrangements by Isidro Infante (1,4,7), Nelson Hernandez (2,5,10), Ricky Gonzalez (3), Ramon Sanchez (6), Tommy Villariny (8), Cuto Soto (9).

Many old Machito favorites get new arrangements in this hit Jose Alberto album. Six songs (El As De La Rumba, La Paella, Como Quiera, Oye La Banda, Que Bonito Es Puerto Rico, Sarabanda) made salsanewyork.com list.

Musicians:

Isidro Infante / Piano, Keyboards, Musical Director
Jose Tabares / Bass
Eric Velez / Conga
Pablo “Chino” Nunez / Timbales
Ray Colon / Bongo, Guiro, Maracas
David “Piro” Rodriguez / Trumpet
Pablo Santaella / Trombone
Noah Bless / Trombone
Nelson Hernandez / Baritone & Alto Sax
Jose Alberto “El Canario”, Jerry Medina, Darvel Garcia / Chorus
Nadeen Gautier / Female Vocals
Jose Alberto “El Canario” / Lead Vocals
Tito Puente / Guest Artist (presumably Timbales)
Dave Valentin / Guest Artist (presumably Flute)