Title: Fabulous Rhythms of Modesto Artist: Modesto Duran Label: Numero Product Type: VINYL LP UPC: 825764160612 Genre: Latin Pop/Rock Release Date: 2024-07-26 Number of Discs: 1
A disciple of mambo innovator Perez Prado, the Cuban-born Modesto Duran was a pivotal figure in Latin dance music's transitionary mid-century period. His gentle slaps can be heard across dozens of 1950s mega-sellers, from Esquivel to Belafonte, Eartha Kitt to Lena Horne. On his 1960 solo debut, Duran gathers a who's who of conga-men, including Mongo SantamarÃa, Willie Bobo, and Juan Cheda, delivering a cinematic and percussive melange of afro-Cuban, cha cha, and exotic jazz styles for the discerning listener.
