Hot Timbales! by Tito Puente

26 Mar

Written by Lee Prosser
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What a wonderful listening treat to have a 2CD set of Tito Puente, which includes his important albums OUT OF THIS WORLD and MAMBO OF THE TIMES. If you enjoy the music of the "King of the Timbales," you will welcome this fine collection into your home library!

The collection contains previously released materials. On disc one are such Tito Puente favorites as "Descarga," "In Walked Bud," "Sweet Georgia Brown," Gershwin's "S'Wonderful," "Out Of This World." On disc two are found such Latin jazz gems as "Jitterbug Waltz," "Mambo King," "If You Could See Me Now." 9 songs on disc one and 10 songs on disc two.

I have always enjoyed the Latin jazz of Tito Puente, and this is an exceptional 2CD collection of his music. This would make a great gift to give to Tito Puente fans. A lively collection, enjoyable.

Tito Puente's renditions of "Sweet Georgia Brown" and "The Best Is Yet To Come" are perfect examples of Tito Puente at his finest. Highly recommended.

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Tito Puente
CD Title: Hot Timbales!
Genre: Latin Jazz / Latin Funk
Year Released: 2002
Record Label: Concord Records
Musicians: Tito Puente, timbales, leader. Numerous guest artists such as Jose Papo Rodriguez, Charlie Sepulveda, Sonny Bravo, among others.
Label Website: http://www.concordrecords.com
Rating: Five Stars