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In 1963 Mario Ortiz and his All Star Band aroused the world of Latin music with his dynamism and musicality. Forty-five years later Mario Ortiz, Jr. embarks on a monumental production using the same musical arrangements with a twist to confirm his father's avant garde style. This tribute to Mario Ortiz and his All Star Band, is lead by salsa superstar, Gilberto Santa Rosa in conjunction with the legendary Fania All Stars such as Cheo Feliciano, Roberto Roena, Ismael Miranda, Papo Lucca, Adalberto Santiago, Richie Ray, Bobby Cruz, and Bobby Valentín. Also included in this historical production are salsa classics Andy Montanez, Tony Vega, Tito Allen, Ismael Rivera, Jr. and Pedro Brull. This homage to Mario Ortiz and his All Star Band also reunites former members of orchestras directed by Mario Sr. throughout his career such as Chico Rivera, Elias Lopés, Anthony Cruz and Primi Cruz just to mention a few. The infectious swinging style, the mix of mambo and regaetton, the sizzling Latin Jazz, the nostalgic boleros, the folkloric Bomba, Lecuona's immortal "Malagueña", and Mario Ortiz Jr. playing with his father in "El Cid" makes this album a jewel for a salsa connoisseur, a true collector's item!