Mongo Introduces La Lupe brainorchestramusic who are deeply in tune

who are deeply in tune with nuances of tone-shadings and the detailed development of a musical idea

His music would be further energized when (at the behest of John Coltrane) Bob Thiele signed him to Impulse

with the influence of Sun Ra strong in the mix (plenty of rippling Fender Rhodes keyboards

Marshall Allen

sung by Caoilfhionn Rose

Mongo Introduces La Lupe brainorchestramusic who are deeply in tuneMongo Santamaria, a key instigator in the fusion of Afro Cuban rhythms with American popular music, delivers a conga masterclass that shows why he was at the forefront of the Latin jazz scene, prefiguring the boogaloo explosion of the 1960s. 'Besito Pa Ti' and 'Kiniqua' shimmer with an irresistible blend of Afro Cuban rhythms and soulful melodies, creating a sound that is both danceable and sophisticated. 'Canta Bajo' and 'Linda Guajira' offer a more