New Releases-Little Johnny Rivero & More News

Renowned percussionist/conguero “Little” Johnny Rivero has just released an exciting new Salsa recording “Cuero Duro” on Mod Squad recordings with a fresh talent, Alberto Almonte on lead vocals.  The lead single is a Little Johnny composition “Quien Te Ha Dicho” which features the smooth voice of Almonte.  A swinging rendition of “Mi Corazon Te Llama” features the great talents of el maestro Eddie Palmieri on piano and Jimmy Bosch on trombone.  Little Johnny shines on a blistering solo on the title track “Cuero Duro”.  Little Johnny was the conga player for La Sonora Ponceña for 18 years and recorded many of their classic big hits.  He has been an integral part of Eddie Palmieri’s orchestra for more than a decade. Little Johnny has previously released two fine Salsa and Latin Jazz recordings ‘Pasos Gigantes” and “Music In Me”. He is on a serious roll and continues his momentum with this new release. Check it out!

Hot new releases: “El Sonero Del Bailador”, the explosive latest single by Eric Maldonado and The Paris All Stars (that’s Paris Studios in Florida by the way) with veteran sonero Pichie Perez.  A dynamic live recording “Son Para Un Sonero” of the tribute concert to the great Cuban bandleader/composer/vocalist Adalberto Alvarez celebrating the 35th Anniversary of his band “Adalberto Alvarez y Su Son”.  Featured is a cavalcade of All Stars that includes Alexander Abreu, Mandy Cantero, Lele Ralphs and Roberto “Roberton” Hernandez of Los Van Van, Tanya Pantoja, Paulito FG, Rojitas and more!!  The latest smokin collection of Cuban dance music by Manolito Y Su Trabuco entitled “La Vida Cambio”.  And..last but not least an exceptional Latin Jazz release by renowned trombonist Conrad Herwig entitled “The Latin Side Of Horace Silver” that was recorded live and features the phenomenal Michel Camilo.

Enjoy the music! Ciao 4 now until next time!!