Modesto Duran & Orchestra - Fabulous rhythms of Modesto (Black) LP

A disciple of mambo innovator Perez Prado, the cuban-born Modesto Duran was a pivotal figure in latin dance music’s transitionary mid-century period. His gentle slaps can be heard across dozens of 1950’s mega-sellers, from Esquivel to Bela Fonte, Eartha Kit to Lena Horne. On his 1960 solo debut, Duran Gathers a who’s who of conga-men, Including Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo, and Juan Cheda, delivering a cinematic and percussive melange of Afro-cuban, Cha Cha, and exotic Jazz styles for the discerning listener.

1 Afro-cu
2 Silent Island
3 Bem-be-cu
4 Chuqui Bambo
5 Piranha
6 Angry Drums
7 Goro-gu
8 Coro-coro
9 Baca-vaca
10 Gua-gua-co
11 Jungle Dream
12 Chango