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Mambo Birdland

Tito Puente · 1999

76 min · 11 tracks · salsa

A vibrant fusion of traditional salsa rhythms and contemporary jazz influences that invigorates the dance floor.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • invigorating dance floor energy
  • dynamic rhythmic journey unfolds
  • for lively gatherings
  • wave-like pacing keeps moving

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quiet, introspective moments
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Mambo Birdland' was released in 1999, Tito Puente was a revered figure in Latin music, known as the 'King of Mambo.' This album came near the end of his prolific career, following his previous works in the 1990s that solidified his influence on salsa and Latin jazz.
Stylistic neighbors
Celia Cruz· Willie Colón· Marc Anthony

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Mambo Birdland 6:47
  • 2 Juventud del presente 6:06
  • 3 Ban Ban Quere 6:03
  • 4 Como está Miguel 6:09
  • 5 Cha Cha Cha Mambo 9:43
  • 6 Guaguancó Margarito 7:58
  • 7 Mi mamita 6:57
  • 8 Mambo gozón 5:34
  • 9 Oye mi guaguancó 8:20
  • 10 Ran kan kan 7:04
  • 11 Oye como va 5:53

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata