Tito Puente

PRESSED ON 180-GRAM VINYL

Mambo Diablo is a 1986 Grammy winner in the Tropical Latin album category. It remains as one of the most distinct Latin albums to bridge the gap between Jazz and Latin music ever. Tito was a multi-Grammy winner, and this album features his all-star band of Bobby Rodriguez, Sonny Bravo, Jimmy Frisaura, John "Dandy" Rodriguez and even includes Jazz legend George Shearing. The album is reissued for the first time in decades in honor of Tito's centennial.

PERSONNEL:

• Tito Puente - (timbales, vibes, percussion)
• Sonny Bravo - (piano)
• Jimmy Frisaura - (valve trombone, trumpet, flugelhorn)
• Ray Gonzalez - (trumpet, flugelhorn)
• José Madera - (congas, percussion)
• Mario Rivera - (tenor & soprano sax)
• Bobby Rodriguez - (bass)

• SPECIAL GUEST:
• George Shearing - (piano on B1 only)
• Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez - (bongos, percussion)

Recorded At Coast Recorders, San Francisco, CA May 1985

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Mambo Diablo
• A2. Take Five
• A3. Lush Life
• A4. Pick Yourself Up

• SIDE B
• B1. Lullaby Of Birdland
• B2. No Pienses Asi
• B3. China
• B4. Eastern Joy Dance