50 Years of Swing: 50 Great Years & Tracks [Box set]

50 Years of Swing: 50 Great Years & Tracks [Box set]

ASIN: B000001273

Editorial Reviews
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Just as anybody even halfway serious about learning blues must get The Complete Robert Johnson, this set is completely essential to anyone with even a passing interest in Latin music as it has evolved since World War II. But this is not a package of dry scholarship. Puente has always been a master of the groove, whether it be mambos, boleros, salsa, or boogaloo. From early selections such as "Mambo Inn" to his recent works on Concord, Puente has always been more than just a showman. The original "Oye como va," included here, simmers at least as hard as Santana's amped excursion. This is a truly wonderful package, pointing up to the strongest points in a career always short on weak points. --Skip Heller

Tracks:

Que No, Que No
Mambo Macoco
El Yoyo
Malcriada
El Cayuco
Babalu
Camplicacion
Ay Carino
El Manicero
Que Te Pedi
Eras
Congo Mulence
No Me Hables Mas
Guantanamera
Crytal Blue Persuasion
Guaguanco Arsenio

Tracks:

Ran Kan Kan
Vaya Puente
Timbalero
Mambo Herd
Tito On Timbales
Ti Mon Bo
Tanga
Loco Bossa Nova
Shadow Of Your Smile
Machito Forever
On Broadway
Lullaby Of Birdland
Picadillo
Asia Mood
Tito's Idea
Don't You Worry About A Thing
I'm Going To Go Fishing
Llegue

Tracks:

Para Los Rumberos
Hong Kong Mambo
Babarabatiri
Celia & Tito
Tigimo +2
Guataca
Dejame Sonar
Oh Vida!
Nina Y Senora
Moody's Mood For Love
Hay Que Trabajar
Donde Estabas Tu
Take It Or Lose It
El #100
Fiesta A La King
Oye Como Va

Amazon.com essential recording

Just as anybody even halfway serious about learning blues must get The Complete Robert Johnson, this set is completely essential to anyone with even a passing interest in Latin music as it has evolved since World War II. But this is not a package of dry scholarship. Puente has always been a master of the groove, whether it be mambos, boleros, salsa, or boogaloo. From early selections such as "Mambo Inn" to his recent works on Concord, Puente has always been more than just a showman. The original "Oye como va," included here, simmers at least as hard as Santana's amped excursion. This is a truly wonderful package, pointing up to the strongest points in a career always short on weak points. --Skip Heller

Customer Reviews:

Great Music by The King Of The Mambo.......2001-01-09

This was the first and only Box Set that I have of "El Rey" and I must say that this boxed set is the greatest collection of music ever recorded it has some great songs including Que Te Pedi, Celia & Tito, Donde Estabas Tu, and Nina Y Senora to name a few. The reason I like this boxed set is because it gave you 50 of the greatest tracks ever made plus it is a great starter for people just getting into latin music or Tito Puente in general. So if you are in the mood to dance then this 3 cd set is for you.

More than I expected.......2000-07-11

I bought this box set with apprehension, not sure what to expect, but equally aware that this is essential listening for Jazz lovers and Latin music enthusiasts alike. I can honestly say that I got much more than I expected. The diversity and complexity of the tracks included is impressive, especially because I'm a member of a musical generation brought up on one sound, one hit wonders. I definitely would recommend this set to anyone.

Tito's gonna be dead, and you'll be telling people..........2000-01-13

i've been listening to him for years!

I must admit that line from Stripes and the authorship credit on Abraxas induced me to buy this.

I love it! Everyone should have some Tito... You cannot be still while listening to this.

One of the Greatest Percussionists in the World.......1999-10-02

Bill Cosby approved! A great boxed set by a great percussionist! Very few musicians have achieved what Mr. Puente has done. Many of contemporary artists are in the music business just to make money, but Mr. Puente does it for the pure joy and excitement of music... oh yeah, the money's good too!

Viva Tito Puente!!! Un Fan De Gibraltar(Europa).......1999-08-20

Yo no tengo ningun tipo de duda,que esta es la mejor collecion que ha hecho Tito Puente en toda Su Vida.Te Felicito por lo bien que lo has hecho, Felicidades Tito.Si Eres un fan de la musica Latina,pues no lo dudes,compre"50 Anos De Swing Caja De 3 CD'S" Por:Tito Puente.Estoy seguro que te gustara!!.Ahora Queridisimo publico,por aquellos que no sepan quien es Tito Puente,les voy a escribir unos pagrafos sobre su vida:Su nombre completo es:Ernesto Antonio Puente,nacido en el ano 1923 en cuba(sur de america) mas conocido como"el rey del timbal" La decada de este artista es de los:40,50,60,70,80,y los 90.

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