Hitting Hard originally released in 1977 by Epsilon Records is widely regarded as one of Aguabella's seminal works, with its “street-style” rare groove fusing Brazilian, salsa, Latin jazz, and funk flavors. Playing with a talented cast of heavyweights including San Francisco vibist Nerio De Gracia, the dynamic Cedric Deon Bi on vocals, and percussion great Armando Peraza.

With original copies still fetching a pretty penny in the secondary market, this limited reissue of essential Latin jazz-funk is a worthy addition to any record collection.

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1 I Wanna Know
• A2 Casa Fuerte
• A3 Fantasy
• A4 Desire
• A5 Cisco

• SIDE B
• B1 Don't Let Them Fool You
• B2 Headstrong
• B3 Anna Maria
• B4 Image Of A Star
• B5 Afro-Nue