1. IBERIA 2. CRUZAN 3. SPRING SONG 4. SOFRITO 5. O MI SHANGO 6. FIVE ON THE COLOR SIDE 7. SECRET ADMIRER 8. OLIVE EYE 9. PRINCESS
Description:
Sofrito by Mongo SantamarÃa, released 13 May 2022, includes the following tracks: "Spring Song", "O Mi Shango", "Secret Admirer", "Princess" and more.
This version of Sofrito comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. -
"Sofrito" is a vibrant LP by the legendary Cuban percussionist Mongo Santamaria, released under Concord Records. This album showcases Santamaria's signature blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz influences, delivering an energetic and soulful listening experience. The tracks are rich with dynamic percussion, infectious grooves, and melodic improvisations that highlight both tradition and innovation in Latin jazz. Mongo Santamaria was a pivotal figure in popularizing Latin music worldwide; his career includes hits like "Afro Blue," which became a jazz standard covered by countless artists. With Grammy-winning albums and collaborations with icons such as Tito Puente and Cal Tjader, Santamaria's influence on world music is profound. Concord Records, known for its commitment to high-quality recordings across genres like jazz, soul, blues, and classical music since 1973, continues to support outstanding musicianship through releases like this one.
Swing
12.272
- Bigband Swing 173- Dixieland(Revival) 25- Oldtime Jazz 141- Other Swing 11.815- Ragtime 12- Swing Combos 106
