Alegre Records: The Latin Sound Of New York, 1961-1975 (LP Vinyl)
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Alegre Records wasn't just a label; it was a laboratory. Founded in 1961 in New York City, Alegre gave the nascent salsa and Latin jazz scenes a home at a moment when the city's Puerto Rican and Cuban communities were forging something entirely new out of the rhythms they'd carried north. The musicians who recorded here, many of them barrio lifers, were building the infrastructure of a sound that would eventually travel the world.
Celebrate 70 years of Alegre Records, the pioneering New York City label that helped shape the sound of Latin music. Spanning 1961-1975, this essential 12-track collection honors founder Al Santiago's enduring vision, and features classics by legends Johnny Pacheco, Eddie Palmieri, Charlie Palmieri, Pete RodrÃguez, the Alegre All Stars, and more. Includes new liner notes presented in English and Spanish by producer, composer, and industry veteran Bobby MarÃn. Available on vinyl and digitally.
Tracklist:
- Johnny Pacheco - El Güiro de Macorina
- Charlie Palmieri – La hija de Lola
- Eddie Palmieri y Su Conjunto La Perfecta – Lázaro y su micrófono
- Angel Canales – Lejos de tí
- Louie Ramirez – El Títere
- Ricardo Ray – Lookie Lookie
- Pete Rodríguez – I Like It Like That
- Alegre All Stars – Se acabo lo que se daba
- Orlando Marín & His Orchestra – La casa
- Alegre All Stars – Tema Alegre
- Roberto Roena y Sus Megatones – Take Five
- Mon Rivera – Monina
UPC: 888072802773
Label: Craft Recordings
Release Date: 11.13.26
Format: LP Vinyl