A disciple of mambo innovator Perez Prado, the cuban-born Modesto Duran was a pivotal figure in latin dance music’s transitionary mid-century period. His gentle slaps can be heard across dozens of 1950’s mega-sellers, from Esquivel to Bela Fonte, Eartha Kit to Lena Horne. On his 1960 solo debut, Duran Gathers a who’s who of conga-men, Including Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo, and Juan Cheda, delivering a cinematic and percussive melange of Afro-cuban, Cha Cha, and exotic Jazz styles for the discerning listener.
Tracklist
- Afro-cu
- Silent Island
- Bem-be-cu
- Chuqui Bambo
- Piranha
- Angry Drums
- Goro-gu
- Coro-coro
- Baca-vaca
- Gua-gua-co
- Jungle Dream
- Chango
| Utgivelsesår | 2024 |
| Produksjonsår | 1960 |
| Format | Vinyl |
| Sjanger | Latin |
| Bestillingsnummer | NUM606LP |
