WILLIE BOBO: King Conga
50 Concert Extravaganza (only 40 cents each)
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24m
William Correa, more famously recognized under the stage moniker Willie Bobo, stood as an American percussionist in the realm of Latin jazz, hailing from Puerto Rican heritage. He defied conventional assumptions tied to Latino music, gaining recognition for his unique fusion of jazz, Latin, and rhythm and blues components.
🎵 Concert Setlist:
00:00 - Intro
01:53 - Bobo's Theme
06:52 - Rise
14:02 - Thus Spake Zarathustra
19:11 - Pisces
🎺 MUSICIANS:
Willie Bobo - Percussion
Gary Bais - Tenor Sax, Soprano Sax, Flute
Michael Sunjka - Guitar
Jeffrey Littleton - Bass
David Iwataki - Piano
Thurman Green - Trombone
Victor Pantoja - Percussion
Gerald Davis - Drums
⏱️ DURATION: 24.42 minutes
⏺️ WHO IS ARKADIA CONCERTS?
Arkadia Concerts is a branch of the Award-Winning Record and Video labels, Arkadia Records & VIEW, offering the very best in Jazz, Pop, World Music and Performing Arts since 1981. We are proud that no less than 51 NEA Jazz Masters have recorded on our Arkadia Records labels.
⏺️ WHAT IS AD LIB?
The Ad Lib Series is a highly-acclaimed collection of 46 concerts presenting the best Jazz, Pop, and Blues artists showcasing their skills at the highest level. Seen on TV internationally and filmed in 1980 at the Charlie Chaplin Sound Stage in Hollywood, Ad Lib was the first musical television series recorded in Stereo
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