Joe Bataan

Salsoul, which gave the record label its name, (Bataan co-founded the label with the Cayre brothers but soon relinquished his stake) and helped ignite the explosion of urban dance music was released on the Mericana label in 1973 to wide critical acclaim. Salsoul is still as influential as ever and a cult rare groove album, as it was a prophetic statement at the time of its release. This album exemplifies Bataans visionary and culturally aware musical concept of Latin Soul fused with orchestral funk.

PERSONNEL:

• Bobby Rodriguez - bass, flute, sax
• Joe de Leon - congas
• Dennis Harris - saxophone
• Eddie Hernandez - trombone
• William Howes Jr. - guitar
• Joe Bataan - piano, vocals
• Vito de Leon - timbales

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Mi Nube
• A2. Muchacho Ordinario
• A3. Sunny Gets Blue Mambo
• A4. Mujer Mia
• A5. Fin

• SIDE B
• B1. Latin Strut
• B2. Johnny
• B3. Peace, Friendship, Solidarity
• B4. Aftershower Funk