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🥁 DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY: JOHNNY ZAMOT (JOHNNY RAY)

**Johnny Ray**, born **Juan Zamot**, is a renowned percussionist, band leader, and orchestra director of Puerto Rican descent. With over four decades in music and 43 recordings under his belt, he is one of the most accomplished salseros in the business.

I. Origin and The Passion for Percussion

• **Early Life:** Born in Quebradillas, raised in Aguadilla, and moved to New York City at the age of 10.
• **Early Roles:** He began as a sideman playing the timbal and bongos but found his true musical expression in the **conga drum**.
• **Philosophy:** Ray describes the conga as a "charge of energy" that allowed him to guide the musical feeling into the dancer's core, a feeling that still affects his band and the audience today.

II. Career as a Leader and Evolution of Bands

Johnny Ray's career can be divided into several stages, each marked by a primary band:

1. **The Johnny Zamot Band / The Latin Soul** (1967-1974)
2. **Sociedad 76** (1976-1982)
3. **Johnny Ray and Salsa Con Clase** (1988–Present)

Key Accomplishments and Business

• **Major Hits:** Led **Sociedad 76** to success with hits like "Fat Mama", "I Want To Go To America", "La Soluccion de la Salsa", and "Jibarito Mío".
• **Adaptation:** He is known as a "music tactician" whose sound remains in the vanguard of musical trends, due to his readiness to assimilate new styles.
• **JZ Productions:** In **1997**, he established **JZ Productions**, his own recording label and production company. The label has proven the band's resiliency during slower cycles for Salsa with ten recordings.

**International Reach:** Johnny Ray and Salsa Con Clase have performed in numerous countries, including Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Panamá, Perú, Puerto Rico, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Venezuela, and throughout the United States.

III. DETAILED DISCOGRAPHY (By Group)

A. Johnny Zamot / The Latin Soul (1967–1974)

This era covers Latin Soul, Boogaloo, and the beginnings of Salsa under his birth name.

Year Album / EP Title Format Label Notes **1967** **Tell It Like It Is** (10 versions) EP Decca **1967** **The Latin Soul Of Johnny Zamot And His Latinos** (13 versions) LP Decca **1968** **Introduces The Boogaloo Frog** (4 versions) EP Grande **1969** **Johnny Zamot** (2 versions) EP Gema Records **1972** **La Guerra** (2 versions) EP Seven-Eleven Records **1972** **Si Te Vas De Mi, Que Te Mate Un Carro, Que Te Parta Un Rayo Y Te Pise El Tren** LP, Album Seven-Eleven Records **1974** **"Zamot"** (3 versions) EP Mericana Records Unknown **Johnny Zamot** LP, Album Gema Records Catalog LPG-3077. Unknown **Johnny Zamot** LP, Album (Brown) Gema Records Catalog LPG-3076.

B. Sociedad 76 (1976–1982)

Year Album / EP Title Format Label Collaboration Notes **1976** Singles & EPs (Vocal: Freddy Concepcion) (6 versions) EP Borinquen **1978** **From The Big Apple With Love** (2 versions) EP Borinquen **1978** **En Escena Con La Orquesta Sociedad 76** (Vocal: Freddy Consepción) LP, Album Escala Musical **1979** **Sociedad '76** (3 versions) LP Fania Records **1980** **El Hulk De La Salsa** (5 versions) LP Fania Records Feat. Johnny Zamot. **1982** **Presenta A Freddie Concepcion** (2 versions) LP Escala Musical

C. Johnny Ray and Salsa Con Clase (1988–2007+)

This era focuses on *Salsa Con Clase* and productions via his own JZ Productions label.

Year Album / EP Title Format Label Collaboration / JZ Productions **1988** **Salsa Con Clase** (16 versions) LP Capitol/EMI Latin **1989** **Night Gold** (12 versions) LP Mercury, PolyGram Latino Feat. Ray Sepúlveda. **1991** **You Are My Everything** (9 versions) LP Capitol/EMI Latin **1991** **Dale Pa'rriba** CD, Album BABY GRAND RECORDS **1992** **Los 3 Sabores** (10 versions) LP RTP Records (3) **1994** **Suavecito** (4 versions) EP Orbe **1997** **Más Agresivo Que Nunca** (3 versions) LP EMI Latin **1998** **Encendido** (2 versions) LP Sonolux USA **2001** **Romantico Con Timba** CD, Album Envidia P.D.D., S.L. **2003** **Salsa Con Clase Yo Soy Boricua** CD, Album, Stereo Jz Productions JZ Productions debut year (1997) focus. **2003** **Mascarada #2** CD Jz Productions **2003** **Cali Salsero** (2 versions) EP Jz Productions **2003** **Presenta Reggaeton Con Salsa** CD, Album, Stereo Jz Productions **2004** **Crossing Over** CD, Album, Stereo Jz Productions **2005** **Estrella De Navidad** CD, Album Jz Productions **2007** **Camino De Fama** (2 versions) EP Jz Productions Feat. Las Estrellas De Nueva York. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Changes to International Shipping and Sales Policies

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Changes to International Shipping

Dear Customers,

Due to the recent and **significant changes in US customs regulations**, specifically the elimination of the historic tariff exemption known as **"De Minimis"**, we are required to implement crucial adjustments to our international logistics.

This new regulation, which subjects almost all shipments to tariffs, has caused a **temporary disruption** in standard postal and parcel services from Mexico to several destinations.

NEW SHIPPING POLICY: Exclusive Use of Private Courier

To ensure your orders arrive safely, with full traceability, and in legal compliance, we are migrating our shipping exclusively to **private courier services (e.g., UPS)** for all orders destined for the:

• **United States of America (USA)**
• **Canada**
• **Puerto Rico**
• **Australia**

Effective immediately, our preferred choice will be **UPS**, a company with the capacity and expertise to handle the complexity of the new customs requirements. We are actively seeking the best rates and service quality.

It is essential that you carefully review the service rates **before placing your bid/order**, as this is the **only shipping method available** for the destinations mentioned above.

Rest of the World

For **all other countries not mentioned**, shipping through **Correos de México (Mexican Postal Service)** continues to operate normally.

We appreciate your understanding regarding these changes, which are beyond our control.

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EXCLUSIVE UPS SHIPPING RATES

Due to the recent elimination of the **"De Minimis"** exemption and the resulting disruption of traditional postal services, **Private Courier (UPS)** is now the **only available shipping method** for the **USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia**.

Rates have been established based on the quantity and format of the records. Please review them carefully before placing your order:

1. Singles Records (7" / 45 RPM)

Quantity of Singles Records Flat UPS Shipping Rate **1 to 5** Singles **$45 USD** **6 to 15** Singles **$60 USD** **16 to 25** Singles **$70 USD**

2. Long Play Records (LP / 12")

Quantity of LPs Flat UPS Shipping Rate **1 to 3** LPs **$50 USD** **3 to 7** LPs **$65 USD** **7 to 12** LPs **$75 USD** **12 to 17** LPs **$85 USD** **17 to 22** LPs **$95 USD**

If your order includes a combination or exceeds the limits shown, please **contact us via private message** for a personalized quote.

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• We will not answer questions that are not directly related to the auction.

Payment Policy

• Any sale will be canceled if payment is not received within a maximum of **3 days**.
• If you need more time to make your payment, please send us a message to reach an agreement.

Packaging and Inspection

• The record has been cleaned with the **Spin-Clean washing system**.
• The inner sleeve has been replaced with a new white generic sleeve. The record has been placed in a new outer sleeve.
• The vinyl has been inspected with an **Ott-Lite lamp** to determine its condition. The package will be professionally and securely packaged for shipment.

Shipping Costs (Conflicting Rates Warning!)

**ATTENTION! The rates below (typically for postal service) are SUSPENDED for the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia.** For those destinations, you MUST apply the fixed UPS rates shown above.

• Please wait for the invoice with the **actual shipping cost before paying**.
• LP / Singles:
  • USA / Canada: **$20** (Postal service is suspended until further notice - Apply UPS rates!)
  • Europe / America (other countries): **$25**
  • Asia and the Rest of the World: **$30**
• You can combine several records in a single shipment.

Grading and Sound

Our grading follows the international standard:

• Almost flawless (**NM**)
• Excellent (**EX**)
• Very good (**VG+**)
• Very good (**VG**)

Please note that the sound of a record can vary depending on the type of turntable and cartridge used. Our grading is based on playback with a **Reloop 700 turntable and an Ortofon 2M cartridge**.

**Important:** We will solve any problems to avoid negative feedback.

Cordial greetings to our buyers!