Angel Melendez x Big Band Maquina
Angel Melendez
Year:
2021
Label:
Kong Records


Recommended tracks
Tracklist:
1. Nuestro Amor
2. El Que No Sufre, No Vive — Rico Walker
3. Xiomara — Herman Olivera
4. Mi Son — Rico Walker
5. Bailen Mi Guaguancó — Tito Allen
6. Lo Más Difícil — Willito Otero
7. Tan Largo el Olvido — Primi Cruz, Pulpo
8. Porque Me Engañas — Herman Olivera, Pulpo
9. Confiada — Carlos García, Pulpo
10. Todos Vuelven — Tito Allen
11. Naima
12. Vuelve a Mí (bonus track) — Carlos García
Credits:
Musical direction and arrangements: Ángel Meléndez.
Lead singers: Tito Allen, Herman Olivera, Rico Walker, Primi Cruz, Carlos García, Willito Otero.
Chorus: Ángel Meléndez, Gerardo Rivas, Jorge Yadiel Santos; Juan L. Picorelli and Gia Fu on track 12.
Piano and bass: Gilberto “Pulpo” Colón Jr. (7–9), Luis Marín (1, 3, 5, 10, 11), Carlos García (2, 4, 6): piano. Pedro Pérez: bass.
Percussion: Richie Bastar: bongos; Sammy García and Gerardo Rivas (1, 3): congas; Juan L. Picorelli: timbales and minor percussion.
Trumpets: Jan Duclerc, Jesús Alonso, José Ruiz, Jake Miranda.
Trombones: Jorge Díaz, Jerry Rivas Jr., Lester Pérez, César Ayala, Elliut Cintrón (solo on 3).
Saxophones: Sammy Vélez: baritone; Ángel Torres, Frankie Pérez: alto; Roberto Calderón, Hugo Díaz, Josué Urbina: tenor.
Production: Executive producer and concept: Gia Fu. Co-producer: Ralph Riley. Musical producers: Ángel Meléndez and Juan L. Picorelli.
Mixing and mastering: Rolando Alejandro.
Compositions by Ángel Meléndez: tracks 6, 7, 11 and 12.
Recording studios: Rolo’s Studio, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico; Nino Segarra Studios, Puerto Rico; Allertone Studio, the Bronx, New York.