Tito Puente – El Rey Bravo (1961/2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 30:55 minutes | 1,21 GB | Genre: Salsa, Latin Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Craft Recordings
The king of the Latin-American dance field is Tito Puente. Once again, the diminutive maestro demonstrates his dominance with this new recording of popular Latin-American rhythms. In this exciting outing, Tito Puente and his orchestra lay down a driving irresistible beat that moves from beginning to end in a pulsating performance. Tito Puente and his orchestra create an added appeal with their ensemble singing which lends an authenticity to the music. Their vocal performance like everything else sparkles with vitality.Craft Latino has announced a vinyl reissue for Tito Puente’s foundational Latin jazz masterpiece, El Rey Bravo. Originally released on Tico Records in 1962, the album includes the legendary bandleader and percussionist’s iconic hit, “Oye Cómo Va,” plus enduring favorites like “Tombola” and “Tokyo de Noche.”
Set for release November 10 and available for pre-order today, El Rey Bravo features (AAA) lacquers cut from the original master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and is pressed on 180-gram vinyl. Completing the package is a vintage-style tip-on jacket featuring the album’s classic design.
Additionally, for the very first time, fans can experience El Rey Bravo in 192/24 hi-res audio on select digital platforms. In addition, a Canary Yellow color vinyl exclusive, limited to 500 copies, with exciting bundle options that include a commemorative Tito Puente T-shirt is being offered at Fania.com. Vinyl Me, Please is also releasing a 180-gram Orange Crush exclusive variant.
Tracklist:
1-01. Tito Puente – Malanga Con Yuca (02:32)
1-02. Tito Puente – Oye Cómo Va (04:32)
1-03. Tito Puente – Tokyo de Noche (02:35)
1-04. Tito Puente – Tombola (02:28)
1-05. Tito Puente – Traigo El Coco Seco (03:08)
1-06. Tito Puente – Africa Habla (02:46)
1-07. Tito Puente – Batacumba (02:24)
1-08. Tito Puente – La Pase Gozando (03:21)
1-09. Tito Puente – Tito Suena El Timbal (02:17)
1-10. Tito Puente – Donde Vas (02:35)
1-11. Tito Puente – Gato Miau, Miau (02:12)
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