Search - Tito Puente :: Complete 78's Vol 2

Complete 78's Vol 2
Tito Puente
Complete 78's Vol 2
Genres: International Music, Jazz, Latin Music
 
  •  Track Listings (20) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (20) - Disc #2

This is the second volume of one of the most important musical projects undertaken by the Fania label. The classic Tico 78 RPM recordings of Tito Puente are made available in digital quality and with the informative liner ...  more »

     
?

Larger Image

CD Details

All Artists: Tito Puente
Title: Complete 78's Vol 2
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Fania / Umgd
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 9/23/2008
Genres: International Music, Jazz, Latin Music
Styles: Caribbean & Cuba, Cuba, Mambo, Big Band, Latin Jazz, Tropical, Salsa
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
Other Editions: The Complete 78's Vol. 2
UPC: 877313004168

Synopsis

Album Description
This is the second volume of one of the most important musical projects undertaken by the Fania label. The classic Tico 78 RPM recordings of Tito Puente are made available in digital quality and with the informative liner notes of Joe Conzo (a confidant and historian' of the late "King of Latin Music" Tito Puente.) The 40 tracks are from the early period of Puente's musical career, when he wrote and performed some of his best material. This release makes a good argument for the history of Afro-Cuban based dance music being separated into two periods, before Puente and after Puente. The King's arranging skills are remarkable for its time. Only Puente can find so many different and interesting ways to play the mambo, as in "Calypso Mambo," "Mambo En Blues," "El Mambo Diablo," "Mambo Night," "Mambo Birdland" and "Mambo Mist." Listen to Puente's Latin transformation of jazz standards, such as "Autumn Leaves," "I Get A Kick Out Of You," "What Is This Thing Called Love." One of the greatest ever documentaries of maestro Puente.
 

CD Reviews

This is CD is taken directly from the original 78's
Daniel Medrano | Anaheim, CA | 11/21/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The previous reviewers obviously didn't tap into the fact that these recordings are taken directly from the original 78's (hence the title). The master tapes of these recordings are long gone so this is the only way you are going to hear these historic/classic songs. People from the "digital age" need to stop being so picky and appreciate the fact that someone was generous enough to lend the original 78's to make this CD. The only other way to hear this music is to buy original copies of the records which are extremely rare and go for hundreds of dollar each. I'm happy with this CD and highly recommend it to hard core fans who care more about content than fidelity."
Warped tone 78's
Music Lover | San Francisco | 09/26/2008
(1 out of 5 stars)

"I am a big fan of Tito Puente and was hoping to hear something beautiful from "The Complete 78's, Vol. 2" but was highly disappointed. I'm sure each of the 78's sounded wonderful when played years ago when fresh from the store, but on this CD they now sound as if they are warped. Very little scratches are heard, but continual playing in and out of speed and key. The songs are super; Puente and his band were obviously the masters of Afro-Cuban Jazz. So if you are purchasing this CD to get an understanding of his complete repertoire this might be an album for you, but for the sound, you must be willing to survive this dramatic change of tone. Maybe my one star was one to many for in some songs the tone almost makes me cringe."
Not the best, but I'm thankful for it
Steve Sando | Northern California | 12/02/2008
(3 out of 5 stars)

"Some of the audio is really bad, but I suspect this is because of lost or damaged masters, not remastering. And compared to the first volume, the material is less consistent, starting off with some really dire tracks with the really dire DeCastro Sisters. Things don't really get back on track until Disc 2 of this set, which is far superior.

I wouldn't be without these discs but they are really for fans, not casual listeners."