The Big Break (La gran fuga)

by Willie Col贸n

The Big Break (La gran fuga) cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: December 1970
  • Label: Fania
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:21
  • Community rating: 3.81/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A landmark release in the booming New York salsa movement, this blistering album pairs the trombonist and bandleader with the spectacular vocal power of H茅ctor Lavoe. The intensely rhythmic tracks combine raw urban energy with sophisticated Afro-Caribbean orchestration, fundamentally shaping the aggressive salsa dura sound of the 1970s.

Genres

Descriptors: party, improvisation, rhythmic, breakup, percussive, dance, Spanish language, ensemble

Tracklist

  1. Ghana' E (4:01)
  2. Pa' Colombia (5:47)
  3. No Cambiare (3:37)
  4. Sigue Feliz (4:12)
  5. Barrunto (5:52)
  6. Abuelita (4:21)
  7. Paname帽a (6:36)
  8. Cancion Para Mi Suegra (0:55)

Credits

  • Willie Col贸n - primary artist, leader, trombone [1st], written-by
  • Santi Gonzalez - bass
  • Jos茅 Mangual Jr. - bongos
  • Milton Cardona - congas
  • Jos茅 Torres - piano
  • Louie Romero - timbales
  • Willie Campbell - trombone [2nd]
  • Hector Lavoe - vocals [canta], written-by

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