Bobby Valentin - La Boda De Ella

Released 1978

Produced by Bobby Valentin

Bronco 107

Available at Descarga, Prodland, etc.

Arrangements by Bobby Valentin (1,2,3,5,6,8) and Ray Santos (4,7)

1. La Boda De Ella 5:26 (Roberto Anglero)
2. Massa - Massa 5:38 (D.R.)
3. Ingratitudes 6:22 (Margarita Rivera)
4. Mas Bajo 4:52 (Tito Puente)
5. Libro De Amor 5:42 (Israel Perez)
6. El Muneco De La Ciudad 6:03 (Adrian Perez)
7. Post Data 3:19 (Roberto Anglero)
8. Canta Mi Gallo 6:46 (D.R.)

Bobby Valentin had in my opinion an annoying habit of releasing untitled albums. One might suspect this is another one of those, but fortunately everyone refers to this one by the first song on the album - La Boda De Ella. La Boda De Ella is also the standout song of this album and made salsanewyork.com list. Another song of note is Ingratitudes, which gets played only for birthdays.

Musicians

Bobby Valentin / Bass
Luis S. Garcia / Trumpet
Agustin Antomattei / Trumpet
Edwin Cintron / Trombone
Freddie Miranda / Baritone Saxophone
Justino "Tino" Labour / Alto Saxophone
William D. Thompson / Conga
Hector Faberlle / Bongos
Rafael "Koki" Rivera Martinez / Timbales
Charlie Aponte, Johnny Vazquez, Cano Estremera, Bobby Valentin, Leo Pacheco / Chorus
Johnny Vazquez / Lead Vocals
Carlos "Cano" Estremera / Lead Vocals

Bobby Valentin – Rey Del Bajo

Released 1974

Produced by Bobby Valentin
Recording Director: Johnny Pacheco
Arrangements by Bobby Valentin

Fania / E-Musica Remastered 2006

Available at Amazon, Descarga, etc.

1. Hay Craneo 3:54 (Tito Rodriguez)
2. Arenas Del Desierto 4:02 (Rafael Colon)
3. Guaraguao 3:30 (D.R.)
4. Mi Ritmo Es Bueno 5:43 (Bobby Valentin)
5. Codazos 3:59 (Bobby Valentin)
6. Cuando Te Vea 5:26 (Tito Puente)
7. Esperame En El Cielo 4:45 (Paquito Lopez Vidal)
8. La Vibora 4:19 (Tony Ramos)
9. Aqui No Me Quedo 3:50 (Roberto Anglero)
10. Coco Seco 3:37 (Luis Reyes Bacallao)

Rey Del Bajo is Bobby Valentin's 8th album (out of 9) with Fania label and is considered one of his best. Cuando Te Vea with Frankie Hernandez in lead vocals made salsanewyork.com list. The other big standout is Hay Craneo with Marvin Santiago in lead vocals. Some people I know think Mi Ritmo Es Bueno is one of Bobby Valentin's best - it's good but I wouldn't go that far.

Musicians

Bobby Valentin / Bass
Oscar Colon / Timbales & Traps
Juan Torres / Trumpet
Randolfo Gonzalez / Trumpet
Humberto Ramirez / Baritone Sax
Emilio Sanchez / Tenor Sax
William P. Thompson / Conga
Edwin Rodriguez / Piano
Hector Faberlie / Bongos
James Adames / Trombone
Ismael Quintana / Maracas
Elliot Randall / Guitar
Ismael Quintana, Bobby Valentin, Marvin Santiago, Frankie Hernandez / Chorus
Marvin Santiago / Lead Vocals
Frankie Hernandez / Lead Vocals

Bobby Valentin - 25 Aniversario del Rey del Bajo

con sus cantantes originales

Released 1991

Bronco Records 159

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1. Introduccion
2. Que Pollito
3. Margarito
4. Huracan
5. Cuando Te Vea
6. Pirata De La Mar
7. Papel De Payaso
8. Soy Boricua
9. El Caiman
10. Linda Teresa
11. Jurame
12. Cantare Con Una Orquesta
13. Ramo De Flores
14. Tantos Deseos De Ella
15. Complicacion

The selections in this CD are taken and reordered from a 1991 live concert celebrating Bobby Valentin's 25 years as a bandleader - a DVD (En Vivo Desde Bellas Artes) of 2 hour 57 minute long concert is available with 14 additional tracks. I like the lack of crowd noise in between songs in this CD. Three songs (Margarito, Cuando Te Vea, Linda Teresa) made salsanewyork.com honor list. I'm not sure who the lead vocalist for all songs (aside from Frankie Hernandez for Cuando Te Vea and Marvin Santiago for Pirata De La Mar, Papel De Payaso and Soy Boricua) - so I listed every lead singer involved in the concert.

Musicians include:

Jose Manuel Lugo / Piano
Luis Quevedo / Piano
Cuto Soto / Trombone
Tommy Villarini / Trumpet
Jose "Jochi" Rodriguez / Trumpet
Jesus Caunedo / Alto Sax
Sammy Velez / Baritone Sax
Chago Martinez / Timbales
Pedro Hernandez / Bongo
Wilfredo "Willito" Lopez / Conga
Primi Cruz / Chorus
Pedro Brull / Chorus

Marvin Santiago / Lead Vocals
Frankie Hernandez / Lead Vocals
Johnny Vazquez / Lead Vocals
Giovani Lugo / Lead Vocals
Rafael "Rafu" Warner / Lead Vocals
Luigi Texidor / Lead Vocals
Marcelino Morales / Lead Vocals
Vincentico Valdes / Lead Vocals
Ramsey Rios / Lead Vocals
Luisito Carrion / Lead Vocals
Joaquin "Tato" Pena / Lead Vocals