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Tito Puente sideman & Leader ( leaders: Vincent Lopez,José Curbelo,Angel Rosa, Alberto Socarrás ) 10 inch records


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Victor matrix BS-060378. La conga (Havana's calling me) / Vincent Lopez ; Angel M. Rodriguez ; Suave Swing Orchestra



TitleSource
La conga (Havana's calling me) (Primary title) Disc label (RDI)
Conga (Title descriptor) Disc label (RDI)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Marion Sunshine (lyricist)
Eliseo Grenet (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label; U.S. Copyright Office files.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Vincent Lopez (director)
Suave Swing Orchestra (Musical group)
Angel M. Rodriguez (vocalist)
Leonard W. Joy (session supervisor)
Angel M. Rodriguez (instrumentalist : maracas)
Angel M. Rodriguez (instrumentalist : drums)
Nick Morano (instrumentalist : piano)
Edward Sweeney (instrumentalist : string bass)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : conga)
Morty Bulman (instrumentalist : trombone)
Charlie Dahlsten (instrumentalist : trombone)
Red Dolan (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Frank Di Martino (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Mike Renzulli (instrumentalist : trumpet)
David Mordecai (instrumentalist : violin)
Sydney Harris (instrumentalist : violin)
Sydney Zwilling (instrumentalist : violin)
Milton Fried (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Loys Johnson (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Don Watt (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Wes Fogel (instrumentalist : saxophone)

Description: Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo and chanting
Instrumentation: 3 violins, 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, string bass, drums, conga, and maracas
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "L. Joy, present."
The vocal performance includes a brief solo by Angel M. Rodriguez and members of the band chanting the words, "la conga."
Source(s): Rigler-Deutsch Index; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
1/27/1941 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Destroy Victor blue history card: "Spoiled in bath."
1/27/1941 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Master Bluebird B-11066 10-in.







Victor matrix BS-060379. Cachita / Vincent Lopez ; Suave Swing Orchestra


TitleSource
Cachita (Primary title) Disc label (RDI)
Conga (Title descriptor) Disc label (RDI)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Rafael Hernández (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Vincent Lopez (director)
Suave Swing Orchestra (Musical group)
Leonard W. Joy (session supervisor)
Myrta Silva (vocalist)
Morty Bulman (instrumentalist : trombone)
Charlie Dahlsten (instrumentalist : trombone)
Frank Di Martino (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Red Dolan (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Wes Fogel (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Milton Fried (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Sydney Harris (instrumentalist : violin)
Loys Johnson (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Nick Morano (instrumentalist : piano)
David Mordecai (instrumentalist : violin)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : conga)
Mike Renzulli (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Angel M. Rodriguez (instrumentalist : maracas)
Angel M. Rodriguez (instrumentalist : drums)
Edward Sweeney (instrumentalist : string bass)
Don Watt (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Sydney Zwilling (instrumentalist : violin)

Description: Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo
Instrumentation: 3 violins, 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, string bass, drums, conga, and maracas
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "L. Joy, present."
Instrumentation is from ledgers; audition additionally reveals flutes.
Source(s): Rigler-Deutsch Index; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
1/27/1941 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Bluebird B-11570 10-in.
1/27/1941 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Hold




Victor matrix BS-060380. Los hijos de Buda (Mexican jumping bean) / Vincent Lopez ; Suave Swing Orchestra



TitleSource
Los hijos de Buda (Mexican jumping bean) (Primary title) Disc label (RDI)
Rumba conga (Title descriptor) Disc label (RDI)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Rafael Hernández (composer)
Rafael Hernández (lyricist)
Composer information source: Disc label; U.S. Copyright Office files.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Vincent Lopez (director)
Suave Swing Orchestra (Musical group)
Leonard W. Joy (session supervisor)
Myrta Silva (vocalist)
Morty Bulman (instrumentalist : trombone)
Charlie Dahlsten (instrumentalist : trombone)
Frank Di Martino (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Red Dolan (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Wes Fogel (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Milton Fried (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Sydney Harris (instrumentalist : violin)
Loys Johnson (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Nick Morano (instrumentalist : piano)
David Mordecai (instrumentalist : violin)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : conga)
Mike Renzulli (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Angel M. Rodriguez (instrumentalist : maracas)
Angel M. Rodriguez (instrumentalist : drums)
Edward Sweeney (instrumentalist : string bass)
Don Watt (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Sydney Zwilling (instrumentalist : violin)

Description: Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo
Instrumentation: 3 violins, 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, string bass, drums, conga, and maracas
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Title Note: The vocals in this selection are entirely in Spanish. S. K Russell, who wrote English lyrics, is also credited on the disc label.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "L. Joy, present."
Source(s): Rigler-Deutsch Index; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
1/27/1941 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Bluebird B-11570 10-in.
1/27/1941 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Not processed


Victor matrix BS-060381. Yumba (Havana's calling me) / Vincent Lopez ; Suave Swing Orchestra


TitleSource
Yumba (Havana's calling me) (Primary title) Disc label (RDI)
Son rumba (Title descriptor) Disc label (RDI)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Felipe Gil (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Vincent Lopez (director)
Suave Swing Orchestra (Musical group)
Leonard W. Joy (session supervisor)
Morty Bulman (instrumentalist : trombone)
Charlie Dahlsten (instrumentalist : trombone)
Frank Di Martino (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Red Dolan (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Wes Fogel (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Milton Fried (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Sydney Harris (instrumentalist : violin)
Loys Johnson (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Nick Morano (instrumentalist : piano)
David Mordecai (instrumentalist : violin)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : conga)
Mike Renzulli (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Angel M. Rodriguez (instrumentalist : maracas)
Angel M. Rodriguez (instrumentalist : drums)
Edward Sweeney (instrumentalist : string bass)
Don Watt (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Sydney Zwilling (instrumentalist : violin)

Description: Jazz/dance band
Instrumentation: 3 violins, 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, string bass, drums, conga, and maracas
Category: Instrumental
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "L. Joy, present."
Source(s): Rigler-Deutsch Index; Victor ledgers.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
1/27/1941 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Bluebird B-11066 10-in.






Victor matrix E0FB-3939. Lágrimas negras / Conjunto Tito Puente ; Alfredito Valdés ; Vicentico Valdés



Title,Source

Lágrimas negras (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Bolero mambo (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Miguel Matamoros (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Conjunto Tito Puente (Musical group)
Alfredito Valdés (vocalist)
Vicentico Valdés (vocalist)
Tito Puente (leader)
Herman Diaz, Jr. (A & R representative)
V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet)
A. D. Jimenez (instrumentalist : conga)
M. Patxot (instrumentalist : string bass)
F. Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
A. Russo Jr. (instrumentalist : trumpet)
L. Varona (instrumentalist : piano)
A. De Risi (instrumentalist : trumpet)

Description: Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet
Instrumentation: 3 trumpets, piano, string bass, drums, conga, and bongo
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used."
The disc label performance credit for Alfredo and Vicentico Valdés reads: "Cantan: Hermanos Valdés."
It is not confirmed that take 1 is the master take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
3/23/1950 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 23-5117 10-in.




Victor matrix E0FB-3941. Ariñañara / Conjunto Tito Puente ; Alfredito Valdés ; Vicentico Valdés



TitleSource
Ariñañara (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Rumba (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Chano Pozo (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Conjunto Tito Puente (Musical group)
Vicentico Valdés (vocalist)
Alfredito Valdés (vocalist)
Tito Puente (leader)
Herman Diaz, Jr. (A & R representative)
V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet)
A. D. Jimenez (instrumentalist : conga)
M. Patxot (instrumentalist : string bass)
F. Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
A. Russo Jr. (instrumentalist : trumpet)
L. Varona (instrumentalist : piano)
A. De Risi (instrumentalist : trumpet)

Description: Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal duet
Instrumentation: 3 trumpets, piano, string bass, drums, conga, and bongo
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used."
The disc label performance credit for Alfredo and Vicentico Valdés reads: "Cantan: Hermanos Valdés."
It is not confirmed that take 1 is the master take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
3/23/1950 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 23-5117 10-in.




Victor matrix E0FB-5217. Tuxedo junction / Tito Puente Orchestra


TitleSource
Tuxedo junction (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Mambo (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Erskine Hawkins (composer)
Julian Dash (composer)
Billy Johnson (composer)
Buddy Feyne (lyricist)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)
Tito Puente (leader)

Description: Instrumental ensemble
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Source(s): Victor blue history card.
It is not confirmed that take 1 is the master take.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
8/1/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5212 10-in.
8/1/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5212 45-rpm
8/1/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 20-5752 10-in.
8/1/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 47-5752 45-rpm
8/1/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown





Victor matrix E0FB-5218. Laré laré / Tito Puente Orchestra


TitleSource
Laré laré (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Guaracha mambo (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Milta Sanchez (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)
Tito Puente (leader)

Description: Instrumental ensemble
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Source(s): Victor blue history card.
It is not confirmed that take 1 is the master take.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
8/1/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5212 10-in.
8/1/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5212 45-rpm
8/1/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 20-5752 10-in.
8/1/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 47-5752 45-rpm
8/1/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown







Victor matrix E0FB-5219. Rogelio, no aprietes más / Tito Puente Orchestra ; Vicentico Valdés


TitleSource
Rogelio, no aprietes más (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Mambo (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Ricardo Fábrega (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)
Vicentico Valdés (vocalist)
Tito Puente (leader)

Description: Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.
It is not confirmed that take 1 is the master take.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
8/1/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5311 10-in.
8/1/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5311 45-rpm
8/1/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown




Victor matrix E0FB-5270. Tren expreso / Tito Puente Orchestra


TitleSource
Mambo (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Tren expreso (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Take the "A" train (Parallel (translated) title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Billy Strayhorn (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)
Tito Puente (leader)

Description: Instrumental ensemble
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
It is not confirmed that take 1 is the master take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
8/15/1950 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master Victor 23-5280 10-in.





Victor matrix E0FB-5271. Swinging the mambo / Tito Puente Orchestra



TitleSource
Swinging the mambo (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Milta Sanchez (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)
Tito Puente (leader)

Description: Instrumental ensemble
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Source(s): Victor blue history card.
It is not confirmed that take 1 is the master take.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
8/15/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5254 10-in.
8/15/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5254 45-rpm
8/15/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 20-6065 10-in.
8/15/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 47-6065 45-rpm
8/15/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown






Victor matrix E0FB-5272. ¿Dónde estabas tú? / Tito Puente Orchestra ; Vicentico Valdés



TitleSource
¿Dónde estabas tú? (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Mambo (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Ernesto Duarte (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)
Vicentico Valdés (vocalist)
Tito Puente (leader)

Description: Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Source(s): Victor blue history card.
It is not confirmed that take 1 is the master take.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
8/15/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5254 10-in.
8/15/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5254 45-rpm
8/15/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown






Victor matrix E0FB-5273. Sácala / Tito Puente Orchestra


TitleSource
Sácala (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Mambo (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Milta Sanchez (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)
Tito Puente (leader)

Description: Instrumental ensemble
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.
It is not confirmed that take 1 is the master take.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
8/15/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5280 10-in.
8/15/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5280 45-rpm
8/15/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown


Victor matrix E0FB-6318. Domingo pantoja / Tito Puente Orchestra ; Vicentico Valdés


TitleSource
Domingo pantoja (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Sucu sucu (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Eliseo Grenet (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)
Vicentico Valdés (vocalist)
Tito Puente (leader)

Description: Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Source(s): Victor blue history card.
It is not confirmed that take 1 is the master take.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
12/26/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5346 10-in.
12/26/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5346 45-rpm
12/26/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown







Victor matrix E0FB-6319. Co-co-coconut / Tito Puente Orchestra


TitleSource
Co-co-coconut (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Guaracha (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Paulo Alencar (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)
Tito Puente (leader)

Description: Instrumental ensemble
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Source(s): Victor blue history card.
It is not confirmed that take 1 is the master take.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
12/26/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5367 10-in.
12/26/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5367 45-rpm
12/26/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown


Victor matrix E0FB-6320. Ya no hay mujeres feas / Tito Puente Orchestra ; Vicentico Valdés


TitleSource
Ya no hay mujeres feas (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Mambo (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Delia Arias (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)
Vicentico Valdés (vocalist)
Tito Puente (leader)

Description: Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Source(s): Victor blue history card.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
12/26/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5346 10-in.
12/26/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5346 45-rpm
12/26/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown



Victor matrix E0FB-6321. Arroz con pollo / Tito Puente Orchestra ; Vicentico Valdés


TitleSource
Arroz con pollo (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Guaracha mambo (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Delia Arias (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)
Vicentico Valdés (vocalist)
Tito Puente (leader)

Description: Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Source(s): Victor blue history card.
It is not confirmed that take 1 is the master take.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
12/26/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5367 10-in.
12/26/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5367 45-rpm
12/26/1950 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown



Victor matrix E1FB-1769. Mi chiquita quiere guarachar / Conjunto Tito Puente ; Vicentico Valdés


TitleSource
Mi chiquita quiere guarachar (Primary title) Disc label
Son montuno (Title descriptor) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Andrés Díaz (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Conjunto Tito Puente (Musical group)
Vicentico Valdés (vocalist)
Tito Puente (leader)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
Harold Wegbreit (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "H. Wegbreit"; Harold Wegbreit not confirmed.
N. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)
V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Frank Lo Pinto (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "F. Lo Pinto"; Frank Lo Pinto not confirmed.
G. Lopez (instrumentalist : piano)
A. Vizoso (instrumentalist : string bass)
F. Colon (instrumentalist : conga)
Manny Oquendo (instrumentalist : bongos) Victor ledgers: "M. Oquendo"; Manny Oquendo not confirmed.
V. Valdes (instrumentalist : maracas)
Herman Diaz, Jr. (A & R representative)

Description: Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo
Instrumentation: 4 trumpets, piano, string bass, conga, bongos, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used."
It is not confirmed whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5451 10-in.
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5451 45-rpm
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown




Victor matrix E1FB-1770. Cac-cao maní picao / Conjunto Tito Puente ; Vicentico Valdés


TitleSource
Cac-cao maní picao (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Guaracha mambo (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
José Carbo Menéndez (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Conjunto Tito Puente (Musical group)
Vicentico Valdés (vocalist)
F. Colon (instrumentalist : conga)
N. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)
V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Frank Lo Pinto (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "F. Lo Pinto"; Frank Lo Pinto not confirmed.
G. Lopez (instrumentalist : piano)
Manny Oquendo (instrumentalist : bongos) Victor ledgers: "M. Oquendo"; Manny Oquendo not confirmed.
Tito Puente (leader)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
V. Valdes (instrumentalist : maracas)
A. Vizoso (instrumentalist : string bass)
Harold Wegbreit (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "H. Wegbreit"; Harold Wegbreit not confirmed.
Herman Diaz, Jr. (A & R representative)

Description: Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo
Instrumentation: 4 trumpets, piano, string bass, conga, bongos, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used."
It is not confirmed whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5418 10-in.
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5418 45-rpm
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown






Victor matrix E1FB-1771. Cuando suenan los tambores / Conjunto Tito Puente ; Vicentico Valdés



TitleSource
Cuando suenan los tambores (Primary title) Disc label
Guaracha mambo (Title descriptor) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Enríque Martínez (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Conjunto Tito Puente (Musical group)
Vicentico Valdés (vocalist)
F. Colon (instrumentalist : conga)
N. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Herman Diaz, Jr. (A & R representative)
V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Frank Lo Pinto (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "F. Lo Pinto"; Frank Lo Pinto not confirmed.
G. Lopez (instrumentalist : piano)
Manny Oquendo (instrumentalist : bongos) Victor ledgers: "M. Oquendo"; Manny Oquendo not confirmed.
Tito Puente (leader)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
V. Valdes (instrumentalist : maracas)
A. Vizoso (instrumentalist : string bass)
Harold Wegbreit (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "H. Wegbreit"; Harold Wegbreit not confirmed.

Description: Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo
Instrumentation: 4 trumpets, piano, string bass, conga, bongos, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used."
It is not confirmed whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5504 10-in.
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5504 45-rpm
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown




Victor matrix E1FB-1772. Para que sufran los pollos / Conjunto Tito Puente ; Vicentico Valdés



TitleSource
Para que sufran los pollos (Primary title) Disc label
Guaracha (Title descriptor) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Santiago Terry Urrutia (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Conjunto Tito Puente (Musical group)
Vicentico Valdés (vocalist)
F. Colon (instrumentalist : conga)
N. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Herman Diaz, Jr. (A & R representative)
V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Frank Lo Pinto (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "F. Lo Pinto"; Frank Lo Pinto not confirmed.
G. Lopez (instrumentalist : piano)
Manny Oquendo (instrumentalist : bongos) Victor ledgers: "M. Oquendo"; Manny Oquendo not confirmed.
Tito Puente (leader)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
V. Valdes (instrumentalist : maracas)
A. Vizoso (instrumentalist : string bass)
Harold Wegbreit (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "H. Wegbreit"; Harold Wegbreit not confirmed.

Description: Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo
Instrumentation: 4 trumpets, piano, string bass, conga, bongos, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used."
It is not confirmed whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5504 10-in.
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5504 45-rpm
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown




Victor matrix E1FB-1773. El baile del pinguino / Conjunto Tito Puente ; Vicentico Valdés


TitleSource
El baile del pinguino (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Guaracha (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Ernesto Duarte Brito (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Conjunto Tito Puente (Musical group)
Vicentico Valdés (vocalist)
F. Colon (instrumentalist : conga)
N. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)
V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Frank Lo Pinto (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "F. Lo Pinto"; Frank Lo Pinto not confirmed.
G. Lopez (instrumentalist : piano)
Manny Oquendo (instrumentalist : bongos) Victor ledgers: "M. Oquendo"; Manny Oquendo not confirmed.
Tito Puente (leader)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
V. Valdes (instrumentalist : maracas)
A. Vizoso (instrumentalist : string bass)
Harold Wegbreit (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "H. Wegbreit"; Harold Wegbreit not confirmed.
Herman Diaz, Jr. (A & R representative)

Description: Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo
Instrumentation: 4 trumpets, piano, string bass, conga, bongos, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used."
It is not confirmed whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5418 10-in.
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5418 45-rpm
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown







Victor matrix E1FB-1774. Picadillo / Conjunto Tito Puente


TitleSource
Picadillo (Primary title) Disc label
Mambo (Title descriptor) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Tito Puente (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Conjunto Tito Puente (Musical group)
F. Colon (instrumentalist : conga)
N. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)
V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Frank Lo Pinto (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "F. Lo Pinto"; Frank Lo Pinto not confirmed.
G. Lopez (instrumentalist : piano)
Manny Oquendo (instrumentalist : bongos) Victor ledgers: "M. Oquendo"; Manny Oquendo not confirmed.
Tito Puente (leader)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
V. Valdes (instrumentalist : maracas)
A. Vizoso (instrumentalist : string bass)
Harold Wegbreit (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "H. Wegbreit"; Harold Wegbreit not confirmed.
Herman Diaz, Jr. (A & R representative)

Description: Jazz/dance band
Instrumentation: 4 trumpets, piano, string bass, conga, bongos, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used."
It is not confirmed whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-5451 10-in.
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5451 45-rpm
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown



Victor matrix E1FB-1775. Tú no eres nadie / Conjunto Tito Puente ; Vicentico Valdés


TitleSource
Tú no eres nadie (Primary title) Disc label
Guaracha (Title descriptor) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Eutimio Casamor (composer) Victor disc label: "E. Casamor"; Eutimio Casamor probable, but not confirmed.
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Conjunto Tito Puente (Musical group)
Vicentico Valdés (vocalist)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
F. Colon (instrumentalist : conga)
N. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)
V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Frank Lo Pinto (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "F. Lo Pinto"; Frank Lo Pinto not confirmed.
G. Lopez (instrumentalist : piano)
Manny Oquendo (instrumentalist : bongos) Victor ledgers: "M. Oquendo"; Manny Oquendo not confirmed.
Tito Puente (leader)
V. Valdes (instrumentalist : maracas)
A. Vizoso (instrumentalist : string bass)
Harold Wegbreit (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "H. Wegbreit"; Harold Wegbreit not confirmed.
Herman Diaz, Jr. (A & R representative)

Description: Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo
Instrumentation: 4 trumpets, piano, string bass, conga, bongos, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used."
It is not confirmed whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master Victor 23-5474 10-in.
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5474 45-rpm
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1A Unknown




Victor matrix E1FB-1776. Cándido / Conjunto Tito Puente


TitleSource
Cándido (Primary title) Disc label
Son montuno (Title descriptor) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Israel Lopez (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Conjunto Tito Puente (Musical group)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
Tito Puente (leader)
Harold Wegbreit (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "H. Wegbreit"; Harold Wegbreit not confirmed.
N. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)
V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Frank Lo Pinto (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "F. Lo Pinto"; Frank Lo Pinto not confirmed.
G. Lopez (instrumentalist : piano)
A. Vizoso (instrumentalist : string bass)
F. Colon (instrumentalist : conga)
Manny Oquendo (instrumentalist : bongos) Victor ledgers: "M. Oquendo"; Manny Oquendo not confirmed.
V. Valdes (instrumentalist : maracas)
Vicentico Valdés (vocalist)
Herman Diaz, Jr. (A & R representative)

Description: Jazz/dance band
Instrumentation: 4 trumpets, piano, string bass, conga, bongos, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Union musicians used."
It is not confirmed whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master Victor 23-5474 10-in.
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5474 45-rpm
4/13/1951 New York, New York. Victor Studio 2 [155 E. 24th St.] 1A Unknown





Victor matrix F2TB-8074. Everlasting love / Tito Puente Orchestra


TitleSource
Everlasting love (Primary title) Disc label
Bolero (Title descriptor) Disc label
Por tu amor (Parallel (translated) title) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Luis Varona (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)
Tito Puente (leader)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : timbales)
Robert Rodriguez (instrumentalist : string bass)
Frank Lo Pinto (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Gene Rapetti (instrumentalist : trumpet)
V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Nicholas A. Travis (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Robert Ascher (instrumentalist : trombone)
Eddie Bert (instrumentalist : trombone)
David Kurtzer (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Edwin Caine (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Sol Schlinger (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Allen Lehrfeld (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Martin Holmes (instrumentalist : tenor saxophone)
Alvin Gellers (instrumentalist : piano)
William Correa (instrumentalist : bongos)
Carlos Manuel Valdés (instrumentalist : bongos)
Ramon Santamaria (instrumentalist : conga)
Santo Russo (instrumentalist : trombone)
John A. Camacho (session supervisor) A & R rep.

Description: Instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: 4 saxophones, tenor saxophone, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, piano, string bass, timbales, conga, and 2 bongos
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Ledgers and the Victor blue history card list only take 7.
Victor ledgers: "A & R rep. John A. Camacho."
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
11/28/1955 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 7 Master Victor 20-6370 10-in.
11/28/1955 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 7 Master RCA Victor 47-6370 45-rpm



Victor matrix F2TB-8075. Vibe cha-cha / Tito Puente Orchestra



TitleSource
Vibe cha-cha (Primary title) Disc label
Cha-cha-cha (Title descriptor) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Tito Puente (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)
Robert Ascher (instrumentalist : trombone)
Eddie Bert (instrumentalist : trombone)
Edwin Caine (instrumentalist : saxophone)
William Correa (instrumentalist : bongos)
V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Alvin Gellers (instrumentalist : piano)
Martin Holmes (instrumentalist : tenor saxophone)
David Kurtzer (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Allen Lehrfeld (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Frank Lo Pinto (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Tito Puente (leader)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : timbales)
Gene Rapetti (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Robert Rodriguez (instrumentalist : string bass)
Santo Russo (instrumentalist : trombone)
Ramon Santamaria (instrumentalist : conga)
Sol Schlinger (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Nicholas A. Travis (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Carlos Manuel Valdés (instrumentalist : bongos)
John A. Camacho (session supervisor) A & R rep.

Description: Instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: 4 saxophones, tenor saxophone, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, piano, string bass, timbales, conga, and 2 bongos
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "A & R rep. John A. Camacho."
Ledgers and the Victor blue history card list only take 4.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
11/28/1955 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 4 Master Victor 20-6370 10-in.
11/28/1955 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 4 Master RCA Victor 47-6370 45-rpm






Victor matrix F2TB-8076. Cuban nightmare / Tito Puente Orchestra


TitleSource
Cuban nightmare (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Mambo (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Tito Puente (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)
Robert Ascher (instrumentalist : trombone)
Eddie Bert (instrumentalist : trombone)
Edwin Caine (instrumentalist : saxophone)
John A. Camacho (session supervisor) A & R rep.
William Correa (instrumentalist : bongos)
V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Alvin Gellers (instrumentalist : piano)
Martin Holmes (instrumentalist : tenor saxophone)
David Kurtzer (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Allen Lehrfeld (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Frank Lo Pinto (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Tito Puente (leader)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : timbales)
Gene Rapetti (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Robert Rodriguez (instrumentalist : string bass)
Santo Russo (instrumentalist : trombone)
Ramon Santamaria (instrumentalist : conga)
Sol Schlinger (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Nicholas A. Travis (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Carlos Manuel Valdés (instrumentalist : bongos)

Description: Instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: 4 saxophones, tenor saxophone, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, piano, string bass, timbales, conga, and 2 bongos
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "A & R rep. John A. Camacho."
Ledgers and the Victor blue history card list only take 2.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
11/28/1955 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 2 Master Victor 20-6527 10-in.
11/28/1955 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 2 Master RCA Victor 47-6527 45-rpm







Victor matrix F2TB-8077. Mambo buda / Tito Puente Orchestra


TitleSource
Mambo buda (Primary title) Victor ledgers
Mambo (Title descriptor) Victor ledgers
Authors and ComposersNotes
Tito Puente (composer)
Composer information source: Victor ledgers.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)
Robert Ascher (instrumentalist : trombone)
Eddie Bert (instrumentalist : trombone)
Edwin Caine (instrumentalist : saxophone)
John A. Camacho (session supervisor) A & R rep.
William Correa (instrumentalist : bongos)
V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Alvin Gellers (instrumentalist : piano)
Martin Holmes (instrumentalist : tenor saxophone)
David Kurtzer (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Allen Lehrfeld (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Frank Lo Pinto (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Tito Puente (leader)
Tito Puente (instrumentalist : timbales)
Gene Rapetti (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Robert Rodriguez (instrumentalist : string bass)
Santo Russo (instrumentalist : trombone)
Ramon Santamaria (instrumentalist : conga)
Sol Schlinger (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Nicholas A. Travis (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Carlos Manuel Valdés (instrumentalist : bongos)

Description: Instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: 4 saxophones, tenor saxophone, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, piano, string bass, timbales, conga, and 2 bongos
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "A & R rep. John A. Camacho."
Ledgers and the Victor blue history card list only take 2
Source(s): Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
11/28/1955 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 2 Unknown



Victor matrix D7FB-0116. Managua Nicaragua / José Curbelo Orchestra ; Bobby Ramos



TitleSource
Managua Nicaragua (Primary title) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Albert Ganse (lyricist)
Irving Fields (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
José Curbelo Orchestra (Musical group)
Bobby Ramos (vocalist)
Mr. A. Bard (session supervisor)
José Curbelo (instrumentalist : piano)
Leo Biondo (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Carl Orech (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Anthony Castellano (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Melville Lewin (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Albert J. Beck (instrumentalist : trumpet)
John Costello (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Nilo Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Ben Pickering (instrumentalist : trombone)
Jose A. Curbelo (instrumentalist : string bass)
Herman R. Romero (instrumentalist : bongos)
Pablo Rodriguez (instrumentalist : maracas)
Vidal Bolado (instrumentalist : conga)
José Curbelo (leader)
Ernest Puente (instrumentalist : drums)

Description: Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: Bass, 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, trombone, piano, and drums
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Mr. A. Bard, present"; "Union musicians used."
The take from which the issue derives is not confirmed.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
1/29/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1L Unknown
1/29/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 26-9015 10-in.
1/29/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1A Unknown





Victor matrix D7FB-0117. Rumba bomba / José Curbelo Orchestra ; Bobby Ramos



TitleSource
Rumba bomba (Primary title) Disc label
Carnival in Costa Rica [Motion picture] (Work title) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Ernesto Lecuona (songwriter)
Harry Ruby (songwriter)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
José Curbelo Orchestra (Musical group)
Bobby Ramos (vocalist)
Mr. A. Bard (session supervisor)
Albert J. Beck (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Leo Biondo (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Vidal Bolado (instrumentalist : conga)
Anthony Castellano (instrumentalist : saxophone)
John Costello (instrumentalist : trumpet)
José Curbelo (instrumentalist : piano)
Jose A. Curbelo (instrumentalist : string bass)
Nilo Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Melville Lewin (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Carl Orech (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Ben Pickering (instrumentalist : trombone)
Pablo Rodriguez (instrumentalist : maracas)
Herman R. Romero (instrumentalist : bongos)
José Curbelo (leader)
Ernest Puente (instrumentalist : drums)

Description: Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: Bass, 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, trombone, piano, and drums
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Language: Spanish; English
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Mr. A. Bard, present"; "Union musicians used."
The take from which the issue derives is not confirmed.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
1/29/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1L Unknown
1/29/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 26-9016 10-in.
1/29/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1A Unknown




Victor matrix D7FB-0118. The breeze and I / José Curbelo Orchestra


TitleSource
The breeze and I (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Slow rumba (Title part) Disc label (BHC verso)
Andalucia (Alternate title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Ernesto Lecuona (composer)
Al Stillman (lyricist)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC); sheet music.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
José Curbelo Orchestra (Musical group)
Mr. A. Bard (session supervisor)
Albert J. Beck (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Leo Biondo (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Vidal Bolado (instrumentalist : conga)
Anthony Castellano (instrumentalist : saxophone)
John Costello (instrumentalist : trumpet)
José Curbelo (instrumentalist : piano)
Jose A. Curbelo (instrumentalist : string bass)
Nilo Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Melville Lewin (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Carl Orech (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Ben Pickering (instrumentalist : trombone)
Pablo Rodriguez (instrumentalist : maracas)
Herman R. Romero (instrumentalist : bongos)
José Curbelo (leader)
Ernest Puente (instrumentalist : drums)

Description: Instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: Bass, 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, trombone, piano, and drums
Category: Instrumental
Language: English
Master Size: 10-in.
Title Note: Sheet music indicates that "The breeze and I" is adapted from Ernest Lecuona's "Andalucia."
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Mr. A. Bard, present"; "Union musicians used."
The take from which the issue derives is not confirmed.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
1/29/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1L Unknown
1/29/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 26-9015 10-in.
1/29/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1A Unknown





Victor matrix D7FB-0119. Maracas / José Curbelo Orchestra ; Bobby Ramos


TitleSource
Maracas (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Carnival in Costa Rica [Motion picture] (Work title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Ernesto Lecuona (composer)
Harry Ruby (lyricist)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC); sheet music.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
José Curbelo Orchestra (Musical group)
Bobby Ramos (vocalist)
Mr. A. Bard (session supervisor)
José Curbelo (leader)
Albert J. Beck (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Leo Biondo (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Vidal Bolado (instrumentalist : conga)
Anthony Castellano (instrumentalist : saxophone)
John Costello (instrumentalist : trumpet)
José Curbelo (instrumentalist : piano)
Jose A. Curbelo (instrumentalist : string bass)
Nilo Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Melville Lewin (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Carl Orech (instrumentalist : saxophone)
Ben Pickering (instrumentalist : trombone)
Pablo Rodriguez (instrumentalist : maracas)
Herman R. Romero (instrumentalist : bongos)
Ernest Puente (instrumentalist : drums)

Description: Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: International
Language: English; Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Mr. A. Bard, present"; "Union musicians used."
Some Victor 26-9016 disc labels omit the work title, "Carnival in Costa Rica."
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
1/29/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 26-9016 10-in.
1/29/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 1 1A Not processed






Victor matrix D7XB-0282. Mary Ann / José Curbelo Orchestra


TitleSource
Mary Ann (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Calypso rumba (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Joe Davis (lyricist) Original English lyrics.
Armando Castro (composer)
Jaime Yamin (lyricist) Spanish lyrics.
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC); sheet music.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
José Curbelo Orchestra (Musical group)
José Curbelo (instrumentalist : piano)
José Curbelo (leader)
Tito Rodríguez (vocalist)
Mr. McCall (session supervisor)
Mr. E. Rodriguez (session supervisor) Victor ledgers: ""Rodriguez"; E. Rodriguez probable, but not confirmed.
L. D. Biondo (instrumentalist : saxophone)
C. Orech (instrumentalist : saxophone)
A. Castellano (instrumentalist : saxophone)
M. Lewin (instrumentalist : saxophone)
J. A. Curbelo (instrumentalist : string bass)
E. Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
H. R. Romero (instrumentalist : bongos)
P. T. Rodriguez (instrumentalist : maracas)
N. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "N. C. Curbelo": N. Curbelo probable, but not confirmed.
R. Nazer (instrumentalist : trumpet)
I. Applebaum (instrumentalist : trumpet)
B. Pickering (instrumentalist : trombone)

Description: Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, trombone, piano, string bass, bongos, drums, and maracas
Category: Vocal
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Messrs. McCall and Rodriguez, present."
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
4/23/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1L Unknown
4/23/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Unknown
4/23/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1A Master Victor 23-0659 10-in.



Victor matrix D7XB-0283. Boogie-woogie na favela / José Curbelo Orchestra


TitleSource
Boogie-woogie na favela (Primary title) Disc label
Samba (Title descriptor) Disc label
The bumble boogie samba (Parallel (translated) title) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Denis Brean (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
José Curbelo Orchestra (Musical group)
José Curbelo (instrumentalist : piano)
José Curbelo (leader)
Mr. McCall (session supervisor)
Mr. E. Rodriguez (session supervisor) Victor ledgers: ""Rodriguez"; E. Rodriguez probable, but not confirmed.
N. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "N. C. Curbelo": N. Curbelo probable, but not confirmed.
I. Applebaum (instrumentalist : trumpet)
L. D. Biondo (instrumentalist : saxophone)
A. Castellano (instrumentalist : saxophone)
J. A. Curbelo (instrumentalist : string bass)
M. Lewin (instrumentalist : saxophone)
R. Nazer (instrumentalist : trumpet)
C. Orech (instrumentalist : saxophone)
B. Pickering (instrumentalist : trombone)
E. Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
P. T. Rodriguez (instrumentalist : maracas)
H. R. Romero (instrumentalist : bongos)

Description: Instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, trombone, piano, string bass, bongos, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: International
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Messrs. McCall and Rodriguez, present."
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
4/23/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 1 1L Unknown
4/23/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 1 1 Unknown Victor BHC: "Rej[ect] "D. 5/3/[19]47."
4/23/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 1



Victor matrix D7XB-0284. Ed Sullivan samba / José Curbelo Orchestra


TitleSource
Ed Sullivan samba (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Samba (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Irving Fields (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
José Curbelo Orchestra (Musical group)
José Curbelo (leader)
José Curbelo (instrumentalist : piano)
Mr. McCall (session supervisor)
Mr. E. Rodriguez (session supervisor) Victor ledgers: ""Rodriguez"; E. Rodriguez probable, but not confirmed.
N. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "N. C. Curbelo": N. Curbelo probable, but not confirmed.
I. Applebaum (instrumentalist : trumpet)
L. D. Biondo (instrumentalist : saxophone)
A. Castellano (instrumentalist : saxophone)
J. A. Curbelo (instrumentalist : string bass)
M. Lewin (instrumentalist : saxophone)
R. Nazer (instrumentalist : trumpet)
C. Orech (instrumentalist : saxophone)
B. Pickering (instrumentalist : trombone)
E. Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
P. T. Rodriguez (instrumentalist : maracas)
H. R. Romero (instrumentalist : bongos)

Description: Instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, trombone, piano, string bass, bongos, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: International
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Messrs. McCall and Rodriguez, present."
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
4/23/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Unknown
4/23/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1L Unknown
4/23/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1A Unknown
4/23/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1B Master Victor 23-0659 10-in. Issued from dub made 5/9/1947.
4/23/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1C Unknown Dub made 5/9/1947.




Victor matrix D7XB-0285. ¿Cuándo aprenderás? / José Curbelo Orchestra


TitleSource
¿Cuándo aprenderás? (Primary title) Disc label
Beguine (Title descriptor) Disc label
When you cross your heart (Parallel (translated) title) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
José Curbelo (songwriter)
Johnnie Camacho (songwriter)
Henry Stano (songwriter)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
José Curbelo Orchestra (Musical group)
José Curbelo (leader)
Mr. McCall (session supervisor)
Mr. E. Rodriguez (session supervisor) Victor ledgers: "Rodriguez"; E. Rodriguez probable, but not confirmed.
N. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet) Victor ledgers: "N. C. Curbelo": N. Curbelo probable, but not confirmed.
I. Applebaum (instrumentalist : trumpet)
L. D. Biondo (instrumentalist : saxophone)
A. Castellano (instrumentalist : saxophone)
J. A. Curbelo (instrumentalist : string bass)
José Curbelo (instrumentalist : piano)
M. Lewin (instrumentalist : saxophone)
R. Nazer (instrumentalist : trumpet)
C. Orech (instrumentalist : saxophone)
B. Pickering (instrumentalist : trombone)
E. Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
P. T. Rodriguez (instrumentalist : maracas)
H. R. Romero (instrumentalist : bongos)

Description: Instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, trombone, piano, string bass, bongos, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: International
Master Size: 10-in.
Title Note: Some disc labels credit Jose Curbelo only.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Messrs. McCall and Rodriguez, present."
Source(s): Victor blue history card; disc.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
4/23/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 1 1L Unknown
4/23/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 23-0665 10-in.




Victor matrix D7FB-0948. Clarinet samba / José Curbelo Orchestra


TitleSource
Clarinet samba (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Samba (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Jimmy Carroll (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
José Curbelo Orchestra (Musical group)
José Curbelo (instrumentalist : piano)
José Curbelo (leader)
Mr. A. Bard (session supervisor)
J. A. Curbelo (instrumentalist : string bass)
L. D. Biondo (instrumentalist : saxophone)
C. Orech (instrumentalist : saxophone)
A. Castellano (instrumentalist : saxophone)
M. Lewin (instrumentalist : saxophone)
E. Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
H. R. Romero (instrumentalist : bongos)
R. Nazer (instrumentalist : trumpet)
I. Applebaum (instrumentalist : trumpet)
P. T. Rodriguez (instrumentalist : maracas)
B. Pickering (instrumentalist : trombone)
Ramon Rivera (instrumentalist : conga) Victor ledgers: "R. Rivera"; Ramon Rivera probable, but not confirmed.
N. C. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)

Description: Instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, trombone, piano, string bass, bongos, conga, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: International
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Mr. A. Bard, present"; "Union musicians used."
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
6/10/1947 New York, New York. Studio 2 1L Unknown
6/10/1947 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-0691 10-in.
6/10/1947 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown





Victor matrix D7FB-0950. Rumba mejoral / José Curbelo Orchestra ; Tito Rodríguez



TitleSource
Rumba mejoral (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Rumba (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Alvarito Suárez (lyricist) Role probable, but not confirmed.
Ernesto Lecuona (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC}.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
José Curbelo Orchestra (Musical group)
Tito Rodríguez (vocalist)
José Curbelo (instrumentalist : piano)
José Curbelo (leader)
Mr. A. Bard (session supervisor)
N. C. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)
I. Applebaum (instrumentalist : trumpet)
L. D. Biondo (instrumentalist : saxophone)
A. Castellano (instrumentalist : saxophone)
J. A. Curbelo (instrumentalist : string bass)
N. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)
M. Lewin (instrumentalist : saxophone)
R. Nazer (instrumentalist : trumpet)
C. Orech (instrumentalist : saxophone)
B. Pickering (instrumentalist : trombone)
E. Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
Ramon Rivera (instrumentalist : conga) Victor ledgers: "R. Rivera"; Ramon Rivera probable, but not confirmed.
P. T. Rodriguez (instrumentalist : maracas)
H. R. Romero (instrumentalist : bongos)

Description: Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo
Instrumentation: 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, trombone, piano, string bass, bongos, conga, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: International
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Mr. A. Bard, present"; "Union musicians used."
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
6/10/1947 New York, New York. Studio 2 1L Unknown
6/10/1947 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Unknown
6/10/1947 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Master Victor 23-0691 10-in.







Victor matrix D7FB-0951. Take me, take me / José Curbelo Orchestra


TitleSource
Take me, take me (Primary title) Disc label
Calypso rumba (Title descriptor) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Armando Castro (songwriter)
Jaime Yamin (songwriter)
Joe Davis (songwriter)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
José Curbelo Orchestra (Musical group)
José Curbelo (leader)
José Curbelo (instrumentalist : piano)
Chito Izar (vocalist)
Mr. A. Bard (session supervisor)
I. Applebaum (instrumentalist : trumpet)
L. D. Biondo (instrumentalist : saxophone)
A. Castellano (instrumentalist : saxophone)
J. A. Curbelo (instrumentalist : string bass)
M. Lewin (instrumentalist : saxophone)
R. Nazer (instrumentalist : trumpet)
C. Orech (instrumentalist : saxophone)
B. Pickering (instrumentalist : trombone)
E. Puente (instrumentalist : drums)
Ramon Rivera (instrumentalist : conga)
P. T. Rodriguez (instrumentalist : maracas)
H. R. Romero (instrumentalist : bongos)
N. C. Curbelo (instrumentalist : trumpet)

Description: Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo
Instrumentation: 4 saxophones, 3 trumpets, trombone, piano, string bass, bongos, conga, drums, and maracas-
Category: Instrumental with vocal refrain
Marketing Genre: International
Language: English; Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Mr. A. Bard, present"; "Union musicians used."
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
6/10/1947 New York, New York. Studio 2 1L Unknown
6/10/1947 New York, New York. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-0675 10-in.
6/10/1947 New York, New York. Studio 2 1A Unknown



Victor matrix D9FB-2581. Guayaba / Conjunto Tito Puente


Authors and Composers

Ercilia Ortiz (composer)

TitleSource
Guayaba (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Guajira son (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).

Personnel
Notes
Conjunto Tito Puente (Musical group) Tito Puente (leader) Herman Diaz, Jr. (session supervisor)A & R rep. Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums) L. Varona (instrumentalist : piano) F. Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos) M. Patxot (instrumentalist : string bass) A. D. Jimenez (instrumentalist : conga) B. Glow (instrumentalist : trumpet) V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet) A. D. Risi (instrumentalist : trumpet)
Description: Instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: 3 trumpets, piano, string bass, drums, bongos, and conga
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "A & R rep: Mr. Herman Diaz, Jr."; "Union musicians used."
It is not confirmed whether take 1R or 1AR is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 23-1515 10-in.
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5038 45-rpm
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1A Unknown




Victor matrix D9FB-2582. Timbal y bongó / Conjunto Tito Puente


Authors and Composers

Tito Puente (composer)

TitleSource
Timbal y bongó (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso) (Victor 23-1470)
Timbal and bongo (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso) (Victor 20-5829)
Mambo (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).

Personnel
Notes
Conjunto Tito Puente (Musical group) Tito Puente (leader) Herman Diaz, Jr. (session supervisor)A & R rep. V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet) B. Glow (instrumentalist : trumpet) A. D. Jimenez (instrumentalist : conga) M. Patxot (instrumentalist : string bass) F. Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos) Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums) A. D. Risi (instrumentalist : trumpet) L. Varona (instrumentalist : piano)
Description: Instrumental ensemble
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "A & R rep: Mr. Herman Diaz, Jr."; "Union musicians used."
It is not confirmed whether take 1R or 1AR is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 1 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master Victor 23-1470 10-in.
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 1 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master Victor 20-5829 10-in.
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 1 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master RCA Victor 47-5829 45-rpm
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 1 [155 E. 24th St.] 1 Master RCA Victor 51-1470 45-rpm
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Victor Studio 1 [155 E. 24th St.] 1A Unknown



Victor matrix D9FB-2583. Tito timbero / Conjunto Tito Puente


Authors and Composers

Ercilia Ortiz (composer)

TitleSource
Tito timbero (Primary title) Victor ledgers
Mambo (Title descriptor) Victor ledgers
Composer information source: Victor ledgers.

Personnel
Notes
Conjunto Tito Puente (Musical group) Tito Puente (leader) Herman Diaz, Jr. (session supervisor)A & R rep. V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet) B. Glow (instrumentalist : trumpet) A. D. Jimenez (instrumentalist : conga) M. Patxot (instrumentalist : string bass) F. Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos) Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums) A. D. Risi (instrumentalist : trumpet) L. Varona (instrumentalist : piano) Tito Puente Orchestra (Musical group)Listing for Conjunto Tito Puente on I.S. issues.
Description: Instrumental ensemble
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "A & R rep: Mr. Herman Diaz, Jr."; "Union musicians used."
It is not confirmed whether take 1R or 1AR is the issued take.
Source(s): FIU Díaz-Ayala website (catalog number); Victor ledgers; disc.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 23-1515 10-in.
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master RCA Victor 47-6065 45-rpm
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1A Unknown



Victor matrix D9FB-2584. Ran-kan-kan / Conjunto Tito Puente


Authors and Composers

Tito Puente (composer)

TitleSource
Ran-kan-kan (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Son montuno (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).

Personnel
Notes
Conjunto Tito Puente (Musical group) Tito Puente (leader) Herman Diaz, Jr. (session supervisor)A & R rep. V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet) B. Glow (instrumentalist : trumpet) A. D. Jimenez (instrumentalist : conga) M. Patxot (instrumentalist : string bass) F. Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos) Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums) A. D. Risi (instrumentalist : trumpet) L. Varona (instrumentalist : piano)
Description: Instrumental ensemble
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "A & R rep: Mr. Herman Diaz, Jr."; "Union musicians used."
The issued dub take is not confirmed.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 23-1470 10-in.
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 20-5829 10-in.
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master RCA Victor 47-5829 45-rpm
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master RCA Victor 51-1470 45-rpm
11/23/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1A Unknown



Victor matrix D9FB-2750. Tú no sabe hablar / Conjunto del Ritmo [Angel Rosa] ; Angel Rosa


Authors and Composers

Angel Rosa (composer)

TitleSource
Tú no sabe hablar (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Son montuna (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).

Personnel
Notes
Conjunto del Ritmo [Angel Rosa] (Musical group) Angel Rosa (vocalist) Angel Rosa (leader) Herman Diaz, Jr. (session supervisor)A & R rep. Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums) L. Varona (instrumentalist : piano) F. Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos) A. D. Risi (instrumentalist : trumpet)Listed twice in Victor ledgers as A. De Risi; A. D. Risi probable, but not confirmed. V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet) M. Patxot (instrumentalist : string bass) F. Colon (instrumentalist : conga)
Description: Vocal solo, with jazz/dance band
Instrumentation: 2 trumpets, piano, string bass, drums, bongo, and conga
Category: Vocal
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "A & R rep: Mr. Herman Diaz, Jr."; "Union musicians used."
The number of trumpeters is not confirmed. "A. De Risi" is listed twice in the personnel list.
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
12/9/1949 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 23-1552 10-in.
12/9/1949 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 1 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5065 45-rpm
12/9/1949 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 1 1A Unknown



Victor matrix D9FB-2751. Soy feliz / Conjunto del Ritmo [Angel Rosa] ; Angel Rosa


Authors and Composers

Mundito Medina (composer)

TitleSource
Soy feliz (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Bolero mambo (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).

Personnel
Notes
Conjunto del Ritmo [Angel Rosa] (Musical group) Angel Rosa (vocalist) Angel Rosa (leader) F. Colon (instrumentalist : conga) Herman Diaz, Jr. (session supervisor)A & R rep. V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet) M. Patxot (instrumentalist : string bass) F. Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos) Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums) A. D. Risi (instrumentalist : trumpet)Listed twice in Victor ledgers as A. Di Risi; A. D. Risi probable, but not confirmed. L. Varona (instrumentalist : piano)
Description: Vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: 2 trumpets, piano, string bass, drums, bongo, and conga
Category: Vocal
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "A & R rep: Mr. Herman Diaz, Jr."; "Union musicians used."
The number of trumpeters is not confirmed. "A. D. Risi" is listed twice in the personnel list.
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
12/9/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 23-1552 10-in.
12/9/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5065 45-rpm
12/9/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1A Unknown




Victor matrix D9FB-2752. Aunque muera ya / Conjunto del Ritmo [Angel Rosa] ; Angel Rosa


Authors and Composers

Pedro Vidal (composer)



Authors and Composers

Celestina Vidal (lyricist)

TitleSource
Aunque muera ya (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Bolero (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC); U.S. Copyright Office files.

Personnel
Notes
Conjunto del Ritmo [Angel Rosa] (Musical group) Angel Rosa (vocalist) Angel Rosa (leader) F. Colon (instrumentalist : conga) Herman Diaz, Jr. (session supervisor)A & R rep. V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet) M. Patxot (instrumentalist : string bass) F. Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos) Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums) A. D. Risi (instrumentalist : trumpet)Listed twice in Victor ledgers as A. Di Risi; A. D. Risi probable, but not confirmed. L. Varona (instrumentalist : piano)
Description: Vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: 2 trumpets, piano, string bass, drums, bongo, and conga
Category: Vocal
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "A & R rep: Mr. Herman Diaz, Jr."; "Union musicians used."
The number of trumpeters is not confirmed. "A. D. Risi" is listed twice in the personnel list.
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
12/9/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 23-1520 10-in.
12/9/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5040 45-rpm
12/9/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1A Unknown






Victor matrix D9FB-2753. Camará / Conjunto del Ritmo [Angel Rosa] ; Angel Rosa



Authors and Composers

Angel Rosa (composer)

TitleSource
Camará (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Guaracha (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).

Personnel
Notes
Conjunto del Ritmo [Angel Rosa] (Musical group) Angel Rosa (vocalist) Angel Rosa (leader) F. Colon (instrumentalist : conga) Herman Diaz, Jr. (session supervisor)A & R rep. V. Frisaura (instrumentalist : trumpet) M. Patxot (instrumentalist : string bass) F. Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos) Tito Puente (instrumentalist : drums) A. D. Risi (instrumentalist : trumpet)Listed twice in Victor ledgers as A. Di Risi; A. D. Risi probable, but not confirmed. L. Varona (instrumentalist : piano)
Description: Vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble
Instrumentation: 2 trumpets, piano, string bass, drums, bongo, and conga
Category: Vocal
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "A & R rep: Mr. Herman Diaz, Jr."; "Union musicians used."
The number of trumpeters is not confirmed. "A. D. Risi" is listed twice in the personnel list.
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
12/9/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 23-1520 10-in.
12/9/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master RCA Victor 51-5040 45-rpm
12/9/1949 New York, New York. Studio 1 1A Unknown



Victor matrix CU-456. Juaniquita / Conjunto René Alvarez


Authors and Composers

Tito Puente (composer)

TitleSource
Juaniquita (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Son montuno (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).

Personnel
Notes
Conjunto René Alvarez (Musical group) René Alvarez (leader)
Description: Instrumental ensemble
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish (Cuba)
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
This master derives from an instantaneous disc recorded in Cuba. Victor ledgers available to the ADP list only this re-recording of the master. It was made in Victor's Studio 6 in New York, New York on 9/5/1950.
It is not confirmed whether take 1R or 1AR is the master dub take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; disc.



Columbia matrix CO27372. No quiero que vuelvas : Bolero son / Johnny Rodríguez y su Orquesta Stork Club



Authors and Composers

Tito Puente (songwriter)



Authors and Composers

Johnny Rodríguez (songwriter)

TitleSource
No quiero que vuelvas : Bolero son (Primary title) Spottswood

Personnel
Notes
Johnny Rodríguez y su Orquesta Stork Club (Musical group) Johnny Rodríguez (leader) Tito Rodríguez (vocalist)
Description: Instrumental ensemble, with male vocal solo
Category: Vocal
Marketing Genre: Spanish
Language: Spanish
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Information on this recording derives from data compiled and provided by Richard K. Spottswood.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNote
5/28/1940 New York, New York Unknown Master Columbia 6024-X 10-in. Issued for the Spanish market.



Victor matrix D7XB-1783. Yo e'tá cansá / Alberto Socarrás, su Flauta Mágica y su Orquesta



TitleSource
Yo e'tá cansá (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Cuban lament (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Weary (Parallel (translated) title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Alberto Socarrás (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Alberto Socarrás, su Flauta Mágica y su Orquesta (Musical group)
Alberto Socarrás (instrumentalist : flute)
Mr. A. Bard (session supervisor)
Alberto Socarrás (leader)
V. Bolado (instrumentalist : conga)
R. Fulton (instrumentalist : violin)
E. Gonzales (instrumentalist : clarinet)
S. Harris (instrumentalist : violin)
R. Hernandez (instrumentalist : piano)
M. Hershaft (instrumentalist : violin)
Simon Madera (instrumentalist : string bass)
E. Navarro (instrumentalist : bass clarinet)
Eladio Peguero (instrumentalist : maracas)
F. Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos) Victor ledgers: "F. V. Pozo."
E. Puentes (instrumentalist : drums)
Miguel A. Rivera (instrumentalist : clarinet)
Julius Schacter (instrumentalist : violin)

Description: Flute solo, with jazz/dance band
Instrumentation: 4 violins, flute, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, piano, string bass, bongos, conga, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish (Cuba)
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Mr. A. Bard, present"; "Union musicians used."
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
10/22/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 1L Unknown
10/22/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 26-9024 10-in.
10/22/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 1A Unknown



Victor matrix D7XB-1784. Pi-pi-ta-na / Alberto Socarrás, su Flauta Mágica y su Orquesta



TitleSource
Pi-pi-ta-na (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Samba (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
The green cane flute (Parallel (translated) title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Ted Meyn (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Alberto Socarrás, su Flauta Mágica y su Orquesta (Musical group)
Alberto Socarrás (instrumentalist : flute)
Alberto Socarrás (leader)
Mr. A. Bard (session supervisor)
Julius Schacter (instrumentalist : violin)
M. Hershaft (instrumentalist : violin)
S. Harris (instrumentalist : violin)
R. Fulton (instrumentalist : violin)
V. Bolado (instrumentalist : conga)
F. Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos) Victor ledgers: "F. V. Pozo."
Miguel A. Rivera (instrumentalist : clarinet)
E. Gonzales (instrumentalist : clarinet)
E. Navarro (instrumentalist : bass clarinet)
R. Hernandez (instrumentalist : piano)
Simon Madera (instrumentalist : string bass)
Eladio Peguero (instrumentalist : maracas)
E. Puentes (instrumentalist : drums)

Description: Flute solo, with jazz/dance band
Instrumentation: 4 violins, flute, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, piano, string bass, bongos, conga, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish (Cuba)
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Mr. A. Bard, present"; "Union musicians used."
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; trade catalog.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
10/22/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 1L Unknown
10/22/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-1273 10-in.
10/22/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 1A Unknown




Victor matrix D7XB-1785. Empieza el beguine / Alberto Socarrás, su Flauta Mágica y su Orquesta



TitleSource
Empieza el beguine (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Bolero (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Begin the beguine (Parallel (translated) title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
Cole Porter (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Alberto Socarrás, su Flauta Mágica y su Orquesta (Musical group)
Alberto Socarrás (instrumentalist : flute)
Mr. A. Bard (session supervisor)
Alberto Socarrás (leader)
V. Bolado (instrumentalist : conga)
R. Fulton (instrumentalist : violin)
E. Gonzales (instrumentalist : clarinet)
S. Harris (instrumentalist : violin)
R. Hernandez (instrumentalist : piano)
M. Hershaft (instrumentalist : violin)
Simon Madera (instrumentalist : string bass)
E. Navarro (instrumentalist : bass clarinet)
Eladio Peguero (instrumentalist : maracas)
F. Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos) Victor ledgers: "F. V. Pozo."
E. Puentes (instrumentalist : drums)
Miguel A. Rivera (instrumentalist : clarinet)
Julius Schacter (instrumentalist : violin)

Description: Flute solo, with jazz/dance band
Instrumentation: 4 violins, flute, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, piano, string bass, bongos, conga, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish (Cuba)
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Mr. A. Bard, present"; "Union musicians used."
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
10/22/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 1L Unknown
10/22/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 23-1273 10-in.
10/22/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 1A Unkown




Victor matrix D7XB-1786. Tu felicidad / Alberto Socarrás, su Flauta Mágica y su Orquesta



TitleSource
Tu felicidad (Primary title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Bolero (Title descriptor) Disc label (BHC verso)
Made for each other (Parallel (translated) title) Disc label (BHC verso)
Authors and ComposersNotes
René Touzet (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label (BHC).
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Alberto Socarrás, su Flauta Mágica y su Orquesta (Musical group)
Alberto Socarrás (instrumentalist : flute)
Alberto Socarrás (leader)
Mr. A. Bard (session supervisor)
V. Bolado (instrumentalist : conga)
R. Fulton (instrumentalist : violin)
E. Gonzales (instrumentalist : clarinet)
S. Harris (instrumentalist : violin)
R. Hernandez (instrumentalist : piano)
M. Hershaft (instrumentalist : violin)
Simon Madera (instrumentalist : string bass)
E. Navarro (instrumentalist : bass clarinet)
Eladio Peguero (instrumentalist : maracas)
F. Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos) Victor ledgers: "F. V. Pozo."
E. Puentes (instrumentalist : drums)
Miguel A. Rivera (instrumentalist : clarinet)
Julius Schacter (instrumentalist : violin)

Description: Flute solo, with jazz/dance band
Instrumentation: 4 violins, flute, 2 clarinets, bass clarinet, piano, string bass, bongos, conga, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish (Cuba)
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Mr. A. Bard, present"; "Union musicians used."
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
10/22/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 1L Unknown
10/22/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 1 Master Victor 26-9024 10-in.
10/22/1947 New York, New York. 155 E. 24th St. Studio 2 1A Unknown





Victor matrix D7FB-2202. Murmullo / Alberto Socarras, his Magic Flute and his Orchestra



TitleSource
Murmullo (Primary title) Disc label
Bolero (Title descriptor) Disc label
Murmur (Parallel (translated) title) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Electo Rosell (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Alberto Socarras, his Magic Flute and his Orchestra (Musical group)
Alberto Socarrás (leader)
Alberto Socarrás (instrumentalist : flute)
Yidal Bolado (instrumentalist : conga)
Rene Hernandez (instrumentalist : piano)
Simon Madera (instrumentalist : string bass)
Eladio Peguero (instrumentalist : maracas)
Francis "Chino" Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos)
Ernesto Puentes (instrumentalist : drums)

Description: Flute solo, with jazz/dance band
Instrumentation: Flute, piano, string bass, bongos, conga, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish (Cuba)
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.



Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
11/19/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1A Unknown
11/19/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 26-9040 10-in.
11/19/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1L Unknown




Victor matrix D7FB-2203. Harlem rumba / Alberto Socarras, his Magic Flute and his Orchestra


TitleSource
Harlem rumba (Primary title) Disc label
Rumba (Title descriptor) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Alberto Socarrás (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Alberto Socarras, his Magic Flute and his Orchestra (Musical group)
Alberto Socarrás (leader)
Alberto Socarrás (instrumentalist : flute)
Yidal Bolado (instrumentalist : conga)
Ernesto Puentes (instrumentalist : drums)
Rene Hernandez (instrumentalist : piano)
Simon Madera (instrumentalist : string bass)
Francis "Chino" Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos) Victor ledgers: "Francisco V. Pozo"; Francis "Chino" Pozo not confirmed.
Eladio Peguero (instrumentalist : maracas)

Description: Flute solo, with jazz/dance band
Instrumentation: Flute, piano, string bass, bongos, conga, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish (Cuba)
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Mr. A. Bard, present"; "Union musicians used."
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
11/19/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1L Unknown
11/19/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 26-9033 10-in.



Victor matrix D7FB-2204. Rumbita / Alberto Socarras, his Magic Flute and his Orchestra


TitleSource
Rumbita (Primary title) Disc label
Rumba (Title descriptor) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Alberto Socarrás (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Alberto Socarras, his Magic Flute and his Orchestra (Musical group)
Alberto Socarrás (leader)
Alberto Socarrás (instrumentalist : flute)
Yidal Bolado (instrumentalist : conga)
Rene Hernandez (instrumentalist : piano)
Simon Madera (instrumentalist : string bass)
Eladio Peguero (instrumentalist : maracas)
Francis "Chino" Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos)
Ernesto Puentes (instrumentalist : drums)

Description: Flute solo, with jazz/dance band
Instrumentation: Flute, piano, string bass, bongos, conga, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish (Cuba)
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Mr. A. Bard, present"; "Union musicians used."
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
11/19/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1L Unknown
11/19/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 26-9040 10-in.
11/19/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1A Unknown




Victor matrix D7FB-2205. Maria Elena / Alberto Socarrás ; Alberto Socarrás


TitleSource
Maria Elena (Primary title) Disc label
Bolero (Title descriptor) Disc label
Authors and ComposersNotes
Lorenzo Barcelata (composer)
Composer information source: Disc label.
PersonnelNotesHide Additional Titles
Alberto Socarrás (leader)
Alberto Socarrás (instrumentalist : flute)
Alberto Socarras, his Magic Flute and his Orchestra (Musical group)
Yidal Bolado (instrumentalist : conga)
Rene Hernandez (instrumentalist : piano)
Simon Madera (instrumentalist : string bass)
Eladio Peguero (instrumentalist : maracas)
Francis "Chino" Pozo (instrumentalist : bongos)
Ernesto Puentes (instrumentalist : drums)

Description: Flute solo, with jazz/dance band
Instrumentation: Flute, piano, string bass, bongos, conga, drums, and maracas
Category: Instrumental
Marketing Genre: Spanish (Cuba)
Master Size: 10-in.
Notes
Victor ledgers: "Mr. A. Bard, present"; "Union musicians used."
It is not known whether take 1 or 1A is the issued take.
Source(s): Victor blue history card; Victor ledgers; disc.


Take Date and PlaceTakeStatusLabel Name/NumberFormatNoteHide Additional Titles
11/19/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1L Unknown
11/19/1947 New York, New York. Studio 1 1 Master Victor 26-9033 10-in.