An excellent album that mixes Latin grooves with heavy Hammond organ -- one of the most unique albums ever recorded by the great Shirley Scott! The session features Shirley's organ backed up by the Latin Jazz Quintet of Juan Amalbert-- a very hip combo that blends together piano, vibes, and percussion -- all with a highly rhythmic approach that really drives the album! The blend of organ and Latin modes was quite unique for the time -- and still sounds pretty darn great today -- and titles include "Mucho Mucho", "Muy Azul", "Tell Me", "The Lady Is A Tramp", and a nice long Latin version of "Walkin". [Dusty Groove]
Shirley Scott with the Latin Jazz Quintet, Prestige Records Mono LP 7182, @ 1960.
Bass – Bill Ellington
Congas – Juan Amalbert
Organ – Shirley Scott
Piano – Gene Casey
Recorded By – Rudy Van Gelder
Timbales – Manny Ramos
Vibraphone – Phil Diaz
Many thanks! - Stinky
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