The Joe Loco Quintet. Cha Cha Cha. EX- Fantasy Red Vinyl Latin Jazz LP

$

23

The Joe Loco Quintet. Cha Cha Cha. Fantasy Records(3277). 1959. Mono. Red Vinyl LP.

Born Jose Esteves in New York City, 1921, "Crazy Joe" abandoned childhood violin for concentration on dance; at thirteen years he was performing professionally. After dancing on the vaudeville circuit he hit the books and studied music. Before piano and composition won out, he tried and became adept at many playing instruments, including a trombone stint for the New York Amateur Symphony. By age seventeen he had joined Ciro Rimac's Brazilian Band, and in 1942 was with the "Original Afro-Cuban Band."

Joe is credited with introducing both the mambo (his first hit, "Tenderly," in 1951 for Tico) and cha cha cha (1953) to the United States. His style, a sublime blend of pop melody, Latin rhythm, and jazz improvisation, relied on the simple beauties of conga, vibes, and piano. (His original trio included Sabu Martinez) His early adaptations of pop tunes to Latin were among the most tasteful and successful, thanks to excellent recording and strong supporting musicians. Nearly all of the Joe Loco Quintet's records adhere to this basic, "cocktail" style. Loco remained true to the format while Tito Puente, whose early work on Tico was similar, moved on to other sounds. A pioneer of subtle, modern Latin jazz, Joe Loco set the standard for all Latin piano-vibes combos to follow.

Conditions Rated::: Cover 6 or VG+ high gloss cover with corner bumps, back cover discolorization, no bar codes///Record 9 or NM- see-thru red vinyl and shiny, heavy vinyl. 

Buyer pays Shipping. We ship the next day media mail from Hawaii. Remember: Media mail from Hawaii usually takes 3 to 6 weeks delivery time(it travels to you by boat, air, train and then postal carrier). Have patience your items will be packed extra well for the long trip and to insure the condition of the item remains as you found it here on EBay. Combine items for cheaper postage rates. If you want the items faster choose the priority mail option. Tracking is always provided for free. We serve Aloha daily and would love to impress you with our service so ask any question as no inquiry is too small. Satisfaction Guaranteed!!!

American Charles Lloyd is an Afro-American jazz saxophonist, living in Santa Barbara, California. He also plays