Search - Willie Rosario :: Rey Del Ritmo

Diamond In The Rough

Jeff Lisowski | DC Metro Area | 10/20/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album, often mis-listed as recorded in 1981 and even 1991! Is in fact from 1979. A very strong, swinging classic Rosario outing. Strong vocal performances by Junior Toledo. The horn section is killer through out, do I even need to mention Rosario himself? Perfect playing by the master, just listen to those swinging cowbells...and Bongo bell on "Recordando A Miguelito Valdes." The now classic "Que Bonita Es Puerto Rico" finishes what is really a flawless album, very polished arrangements. My only draw back on this re-issue is the mastering, it seems as though it was lifted straight from a vinyl source versus the masters. You CAN hear vinyl popping if turned up loud, but hey at the price it sells for, I ain't gonna complain that much! You won't be dissappointed, I promise!"