A solid compilation of tunes from one of our favorite latin style big band artists.
Episode 54: Dance Again Edmundo Ros and his Orchestra
Some good old hi-fi shenanigans featuring sound zooming across channels, and lots of cha-cha-cha!
- Edmundo Ros on Wikipedia
- Edmundo Ros Obituary on Guardian
- Edmundo Ros on Space Age Pop
- About Phase 4
Edmundo Ros Mayfair Mambo
Episode 45: Sail Out by Lord Cody and the Coralites
You’re probably not on vacation in the Caribbean right now, but you can imagine that you are listening to this album!
Sail Out on Discogs
Baby's on Fire Record Cafe in Baltimore, MD
Lord Cody & The Coralites
Episode 12: Cha-Cha on the Rocks by John Buzon Trio
Have we mentioned that we love cha-cha? And Hammond organs? This rare release from 1959 on Liberty is the height of Latin-flavored easy listening with its nonchalant solos and minimalist instrumentation.
Episode 10: Mambo by Yma Sumac
An exotica staple! Yma Sumac is most recognized for her extraordinary five octave vocal range. This diva is an Incan princess (true!) and her talent is showcased in traditional and not-so traditional latin music and backed by a hollywood-style orchestra.
Yma Sumac's vocal range: B2 - C#7
Yea Sumac on David Letterman, 1987