Crazy LadyDon't Step On My Tears
Chambique
Teminha Pra Bebe
Last Tango In Paris
Besame
Springtime
Malcolm X
Fingers.
Mongo Santamaria Leader & Congas
Luis "Perico" Ortiz Trumpet, flugelhorn, and flute
Justo Almario Tenor sax and flute
Bill Saxton Alto and baritone sax, flute
Jose Madrid Piano
William Allen Bass
Tony Sanchez Drums and timbales
John Blake Violin on "Last Tango In Paris"
Claudio Roditi Trumpet
Julio Julito Collazo Bass drum, vocals
Bobby Porcelli Flute solo
Elliot Randall Electric guitar
Marty Sheller Güiro
Johny Pacheco Bongo bell
Marcelino Guerra Coro
Justo Betancourt Coro.
This early-1970s outing by revered Afro-Cuban conga player Mongo Santamaria belies its title, FUEGO (which translates from Spanish as "fire"), in presenting a relatively laid-back set of Latin-tinged jazz tunes. "Besame" saunters along at an ... Full Descriptioneasy-going pace, and the horn-laden "Chambique" moves even more slowly, creating a wonderfully hypnotic, but not terribly energetic, vibe. Listeners wanting to hear more from this era are advised to seek out the excellent Santamaria compilation THE BEST OF THE FANIA YEARS.
