Manhattan Latin: The Sensuous Rhythms of Spanish Harlem

by Dave Pike

Manhattan Latin: The Sensuous Rhythms of Spanish Harlem cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1964
  • Label: Decca
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:11
  • Community rating: 3.38/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Manhattan Latin: The Sensuous Rhythms of Spanish Harlem' frames vibraphonist Dave Pike in a Latin jazz setting associated with New York's Spanish Harlem. The album combines lounge-era atmosphere with mambo and descarga elements suited to mid-1960s Latin crossover audiences.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, instrumental, percussive

Tracklist

  1. Baby (2:46)
  2. Que Mal Es Querer (3:15)
  3. Not A Tear (3:58)
  4. Mambo Dinero (2:36)
  5. Montuno Orita (3:21)
  6. Aphrodite (3:13)
  7. La Playa (3:03)
  8. Latin Blues (2:53)
  9. South Seas (2:36)
  10. Sandunga (2:38)
  11. Dream Garden (3:22)
  12. Vikki (5:26)

Credits

  • Dave Pike And His Orchestra - primary artist
  • Willie Bobo - drums (drum set)
  • Dave Pike - vibraphone
  • Carlos “Patato” Valdés - congas

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