Fabulous Rhythms of Modesto - Modesto Duran & Orchestra [VINYL]

A disciple of mambo innovator Perez Prado, the cuban-born Modesto Duran was a pivotal figure in latin dance music's transitionary mid-century period. His gentle slaps can be heard across dozens of 1950's mega-sellers, from Esquivel to Bela Fonte, Eartha Kit to Lena Horne. On his 1960 solo debut, Duran Gathers a who's who of conga-men, Including Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo, and Juan Cheda, delivering a cinematic and percussive melange of Afro-cuban, cha cha, and exotic jazz styles for the discerning listener.

Disc 1
1. Afro-cu - Modesto Duran & Orchestra
2. Silent Island - Modesto Duran & Orchestra
3. Bem-be-cu - Modesto Duran & Orchestra
4. Chuqui Bambo - Modesto Duran & Orchestra
5. Piranha - Modesto Duran & Orchestra
6. Angry Drums - Modesto Duran & Orchestra
7. Goro-gu - Modesto Duran & Orchestra
8. Coro-coro - Modesto Duran & Orchestra
9. Baca-vaca - Modesto Duran & Orchestra
10. Gua-gua-co - Modesto Duran & Orchestra
11. Jungle Dream - Modesto Duran & Orchestra
12. Chango - Modesto Duran & Orchestra