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Balboa's Coleccion de Oro, Vol. 2 compiles more of Chalino Sanchez's best-loved corridos, including "La Muerte De Pala Vacas," "Ya Despues de Muerto," "Nocturno a Rosario," and "El Pitallon." Sanchez's mellow, amiable style also shines on "Hermanos Mata," "Lolo Ramos," and "Corrido Del Gallito." Taken on its own, this collection isn't quite as definitive as Inmortales de Chalino Sanchez or 18 Corridos Famosos, but when taken together with {^Coleccion de Oro, Vol. 1...   [ read more ]

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Percussionist Poncho Sanchez has long led one of the top Latin jazz groups, succeeding his former boss, the late Cal Tjader. On this enjoyable release, Sanchez features plenty of solos from Justo Almario (on alto, tenor, and flute), trumpeter Sal Cracchiolo, and trombonist Art Velasco, and the three percussionists have many opportunities to romp. The jazz content is pretty high with such songs as "Jumpin' With Symphony Sid," "Senor Blues," and "Manteca" alternating with gro...   [ read more ]

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