'Rumba & Afro-Latin Accented Rhythm & Blues 1949 - 1960'
A stunning collection that sheds light on a pivotal yet totally overlooked area of American music - the influence of Afro-Cuban and Latin rhythms on R&B and Jazz during the mid-20th century. Following up on the success of our Jukebox Jam album of vintage juke joint and bar room sounds, compiler and DJ Liam Large digs even deeper to put together a diverse set of dynamite R&B sides, all built around Afro-Cuban, Latin and Caribbean rhythms.
The Blues and it's populist sister Rhythm & Blues have been visited and revisited 100s of times on 1000s of comps, but the 'Spanish Tinge' has been completely overlooked, perhaps even scorned by purists. This album stands out from the rest and the result is a set which sounds stunningly fresh and unique - a remarkable achievement itself given that the actual songs average at around 60 years old.
Jukebox Mambo showcases an experimental era which continues to inform today's music, with Afro-Latin rhythms now completely assimilated into modern pop. The overtly sensual, exotic feel of many of these songs also continues to find an echo in modern music, and Jukebox Mambo provides a thrilling, sensual listening experience. Also included are detailed, illustrated liner notes which unveil the largely untold story of how Afro-Latin influences gradually affected Black American music during the 20th century, and in turn how this filtered into and transformed modern music thereafter. Lovingly compiled, expertly annotated, with music as interesting as it is stimulating and arresting, Jukebox Mambo is a new and exciting look at the era and music which changed history!
Presented as; 22 track CD with 16 page colour CD booklet with in-depth liner notes, 45 label scans and previously unpublished photographs. Deluxe double vinyl pressing with thick, glossy double gatefold sleeve with colour insert. And also available in super limited unique vintage album style 6 x 10" book set with unique artwork, colour insert and 4 bonus tracks! - Only on Jazzman - because WE DIG DEEPER!
Additional songs available in the Jukebox Mambo Musical Book ONLY:
1. Alfredito - Honeydripper Mambo Pt 2
2. Rollee McGill - Helena Mambo
3. Chuck Higgins - Dye Ooh Mambo
4. Rhythm Cats - Cool Caravan