Jack Costanzo Mr.Bongo (2-LP)

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(Jazzman) 26 tracks, gatefold cover, including a 20 page 'How To Play The Bongo' instructional... more

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Jack Costanzo: Mr.Bongo (2-LP)

(Jazzman) 26 tracks, gatefold cover, including a 20 page 'How To Play The Bongo' instructional booklet.

The phrase 'living legend' is undoubtedly overused but there can be few people more deserving of such an accolade than Jack Costanzo. Born on the 24th September 1919, Costanzo is arguably the most significant percussionist of the modern era. Playing with many key orchestras, leading his own band, appearing in numerous TV shows and films and tutoring bongo playing to the stars, more than any other figure Jack Costanzo brought percussion, specifically Latin percussion and his trademark bongos, to widespread attention. But he wasn't merely a popularist, he was in turn revered by his peers and critics alike for his natural ability, invention, and perhaps most importantly his sheer versatility. He became known as 'Mr. Bongo' (first coined by jazz critic Leonard Feather), and the tag could hardly be more appropriate.
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Latin music and its influence in general is often criminally overlooked in music history, but as a white Italian American who rose to prominence playing Latin music at the height of the mambo craze of the 1950s, Jack Costanzo has probably even more neglected. But hopefully not for too much longer as this 23 track retrospective seeks to redress the balance and give him the special treatment his spectacular career deserves. Showcasing many of the musical highlights of his mid-50s peak and featuring extensive liner notes based on new interviews with Costanzo himself, 'Mr. Bongo' serves as a perfect introduction to the many who may not yet be aware of Jack Costanzo, as well as providing those who are already fans with the ultimate collection of his work.
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All tracks digitally restored from original sources

Article properties: Jack Costanzo: Mr.Bongo (2-LP)

Interpret: Jack Costanzo
Album titlle: Mr.Bongo (2-LP)
Genre Jazz
Year of publication 2014
Label JAZZMAN
Artikelart LP
EAN: 5036468000813
weight in Kg 0.51

Costanzo, Jack - Mr.Bongo (2-LP) LP 1
01	Sax Con Ritmo	Jack Costanzo
02	aravan	Jack Costanzo
03	Cumbanchero	Jack Costanzo
04	Quiere Live	Jack Costanzo
05	El Diabolito	Jack Costanzo
06	La La La	Jack Costanzo
07	Bongo Fever	Jack Costanzo
08	Taboo	Jack Costanzo
09	Bei Mir Bist Do Schoen	Jack Costanzo
10	Malaguena	Jack Costanzo
11	Peanut Vendor	Jack Costanzo
12	Jarochito	Jack Costanzo
13	Adjaye-Adjaye	Jack Costanzo

Costanzo, Jack - Mr.Bongo (2-LP) LP 2
01	Bongo Festeris	Jack Costanzo
02	Tabu	Jack Costanzo
03	Oye Negra	Jack Costanzo
04	Atu	Jack Costanzo
05	Quiere	Jack Costanzo
06	Goza Negra	Jack Costanzo
07	Robin's Mambo	Jack Costanzo
08	Rabo E Mula	Jack Costanzo
09	Pharoahs Curse	Jack Costanzo
10	Latin Fever	Jack Costanzo
11	Mira Como Los Pollos	Jack Costanzo
12	Abainaquito	Jack Costanzo
13	Besame Mucho	Jack Costanzo