Willie Rosario - Back To The Future

Released 1999
Sony Discos

Produced by Willie Rosario & Bobby Valentin

Available at Amazon, Descarga, etc


1. La Bomba 4:31 (M. Valle)
2. Busco Olvidarte 4:33 (L. A. Flores)
3. El Apartamento 4:17 (C. Donato)
4. Que Siga El Afinque 4:37 (C. Donato)
5. Medley: Cuando Estoy Contigo (D.R.) & En Cada Beso (H. Urdaneta)
6. Satin Lace 5:34 (Sunkel)
7. Yo Quiero Encontrarme Contigo 4:45 (M. Denis)
8. Un Tipo Como Yo 4:39 (S. Esquivel)
9. Que Pasa Contigo 4:50 (R. Monclova)
10. Juntos De Nuevo 4:43 (C. Robles)
11. Arrepentios Pecadores 4:29 (W. Rosario)
12. No More Blues 5:34 (A.C. Jobim)

Arrangements by Jose Madera (1,8), Bobby Valentin (2,5,7,12), Ramon Sanchez (3,10), Julio Alvarado (4), Humberto Ramirez (6,9), Louis Ramirez (11).

Three songs made salsanewyork.com lists - El Apartamento, Que Pasa Contigo and Arrepentios Pecadores; there is at least one more recording of Arrepentios Pecadores by Willie Rosario elsewhere. Satin Lace is fine and is played at relaxed pace.

Musicians:

Luis Aquino / Trumpet
Jan Decler / Trumper
Efren Rodriguez / Trumpet
Richard Trinidad / Piano
Efrain Hernandez / Bass
Beto Tirado / Baritone Sax
Jimmie Morales / Conga
Carmelo Alvarez / Bongo
Willie Rosario / Timbales
Rico Walker / Lead Vocals (1,8)
Luis Vergara / Lead Vocals (2,7)
Jose Rosado / Lead Vocals (5)
Henry Santiago, Osvaldo Roman, Dalbert Garcia, Chegui Ramos / Chorus

Guest musicians:

Gilberto Santa Rosa / Lead Vocals (3,9)
Tony Vega / Lead Vocals (4,10,11)
Papo Lucca / Piano (6,12)
Bobby Valentin / Bass (6,12)
Roberto Roena / Bongo (6,12)
Wilfredo De La Torres / Saxophone (5)
Tony Rijos / Guitar (5,12)
Humberto Ramirez / Trumpet (6)

Willie Rosario - Nuevos Horizontes

Released 1984

Bronco 128
ASIN 796921012825

Producer: Willie Rosario

Minimal of minimal liner information even by Bronco standard.

1. Lluvia (comp. Adalberto Alvarez, arr. Jose Madera)
2. Si Yo Tuviera Un Millon (comp. D.R., arr Erick Figueroa)
3. Chango Ta Beni (comp. Justo Barreto, arr. Rene Hernandez)
4. Babarabatiri (comp. Antar Daly, arr. Edwin Rodriguez)
5. Caramelito Del Campo (comp. John Ortiz, arr. Jose Lugo)
6. Obra Sellada (comp. Adalberto Alvarez, arr. Jose Madera)
7. El Plantao (comp. Henry Arana, arr. Ricky Rodriguez)
8. Laura (comp. D.R., arr. Ray Santos)

Willie Rosario's first album released by his own label Bronco. Three songs (Lluvia, Chango Ta Beni - also under Gilberto Santa Rosa, Babarabatiri) made salsanewyork.com honor roll. Babarabatiri (composed by Antar Daly or Antar Dali) is hot. Lluvia is cover of a Son 14 hit "Agua Que Cae Del Cielo" written by Adalberto Alvarez. Overall the best Willie Rosario album I have listened to thus far.

Available at Descarga & Prodland

Musicians include:
Ricky Rodriguez / Piano
Carlos Rondan / Bass
Jimmie Morales / Conga
Tito Echevarria / Bongo
Madamo Diaz / Percussion
Mario Ortiz / Trumpet
Marcelo Rosario / Trumpet
Luis Aquiño / Trumpet
Fernandito Marcano / Trumpet
Willie Rosario / Timbales
Beto Tirado / Baritono
Gilberto Santa Rosa / Lead Vocals, Chorus
Tony Vega / Lead Vocals, Chorus
Mario Viera / Chorus

Willie Rosario - Viva Rosario!

Recorded May 1990

Bronco 158
ASIN 796921015826

Producer: Wilie Rosario
Musical Advisors: Bobby Valentin & Mario Ortiz

Minimal liner information typical of Bronco.

1. Anuncio Clasificado (comp. Marivana; arr. Tommy Vilariny)
2. Canta Mundo (comp. Manuel Trocozo; arr. Jose Febles)
3. Universo De Pasion (comp. Drumont & Nena; arr. Ramon Sanchez)
4. No Se Por Que (comp. Aviles & Del Pino; arr. Jose Lugo)
5. Wave (comp. Antonio Carlos Jobim; arr. Jose Madera)
6. Ya No Lo Hago Mas (comp. J. Baez; arr. Jose Madera)
7. Esta Cosa Mia (comp. Alfreddy Bogado; arr. Jose Febles)
8. Falso Amor (comp. Richie Valdes; arr. Bobby Perez)
9. Duda (comp. Hansel Camacho; arr. Jose Madera)

Available at Descarga.

Two songs (Anuncio Clasificado, Falso Amor) made salsanewyork.com honor roll. Anuncio Clasificado (a.k.a. Damelo - a recurring line in the chorus) in particular should be instantly recognizable.

Musicians include:
Luis Quevedo / Piano solo and vibes
Jochi Rodriguez / Flugelhorn solo
Elias Lopes / Trumpet
Elliot Feijoo / Trumpet
Mario Ortiz / Trumpet
Guillermo Calderon / Trumpet
Pedrito Perez / Bass
Jimmie Morales / Conga
Victor "Flojito" / Rivera Bongo
Willie Rosario / Timbales
Beto Tirado / Baritone sax
Madamo Diaz / Percussion
Alex D'Castro / Chorus
Pichie Perez / Chorus
Bernie Perez / Primary Vocals, Chorus
Primi Cruz / Primary Vocals, Chorus
Mario Ortiz / Chorus

Willie Rosario - Afincando

Released 1985

Bronco 134
ASIN 796921013426

Willie Rosario's second album with Bobby Valentin's label, Bronco. Minimal liner information typical of Bronco.

Available at Descarga & Prodland

1. Botaron La Pelota (arr. Jose Madera)
2. Son Tus Cosas (arr. Humberto Ramirez)
3. Al Fin Te Fuiste (arr. Jose Madera)
4. Estoy En Ti (arr. Jose Lugo)
5. Magdalena (arr. Marcelo Rosario)
6. Vuelveme A Querer (arr. Jose Madera)
7. Enamorado A Lo Adivino (arr. Isidro Infante)
8. El Barquillero (arr. Bobby Valentin)

Two songs (Botaron La Pelota, Estoy En Ti) made salsanewyork.com honor roll.

Vocalists:
Gilberto Santa Rosa
Tony Vega

Willie Rosario - The Roaring Fifties

Released 1991

Producer - Willie Rosario
Executive Producer - Bobby Valentin

Bronco 162
ASIN 796921016229

1. Rubias De Nueva York (comp. Gardel & Lepera; arr. Jose Febles)
2. El Mujeriego (comp. Delia Arias; arr. Jose Lugo)
3. Preparen Candela (comp. J. Blez; arr. Bobby Valentin)
4. Salgo A Buscar Amor (comp. Luis Barrett; arr. Jose Febles)
5. Keeping Busy (comp. & arr. Jose Febles)
6. Amandote Y Soñandote (comp. Marivana; arr. Jose Pujals)
7. Tu Estas Fatal (comp. Wilfredo Vicente; arr. Jose Madera)
8. Los Salseros Se Van (comp. Paquitin Lara; arr. Jose Madera)
9. Llora Timbero (comp. A. Rodriguez; arr. Ricky Gonzalez)

Available at Descarga & Prodland

Nice relaxed and smooth-sounding record. One page liner note typical of Bronco Records.

Three songs (Rubias De Nueva York, Preparen Candela, Los Salseros Se Van) made salsanewyork.com honor roll.

Musicians:
Primi Cruz / Vocals
Bernie Perez / Vocals
Henry Santiago / Vocals
Carlos Vargas / Trumpet
Luis Gonzalez / Trumpet
Jose Pujals / Trumpet
Johnny Navarro / Trumpet
Sammy Velez / Baritone sax
Jose "Buba" Anaya / Piano
Raymond Ramirez / Bass
Pipo Garcia / Congas
Carlitos Soto / Bongo
Madamo Diaz / Percussion
Willie Rosario / Timbales