Artist Detailed Info: Mark Dimond

Brujeria
CD (Fania / Emusica - Remastered Edition 130 123), Released 1971; Re-Issued 2006

I am a considerable admirer of the inventive African American pianist, arranger and composer Mark "Markolino" Dimond and arch vocal stylist Angel Canales. Despite appearances this was Dimond's debut as a leader initially issued in 1971 under the title Brujeria on the Vaya label...Larry Harry and Johnny Pacheco were the co-producers and co-recording directors and Harvey Averne was the executive producer.
Larry wrote in the liner notes to Brujeria: "I first heard Mark 'Markolino' Dimond play three years ago with a new band called Willie Colón y su Orchestra. At that time I thought, 'One day he will have a band of his own.' That day has come. Conjunto Sabor is Mark's band. He has written all the music, lyrics and arrangements for this album. It is all Mark Dimond. His piano playing, a cross between typical Cuban and progressive jazz, is superb. He has chosen Angel Canales for his singer. Although it is Angel's first recording, you would have to look very far to top his performance."
It is an understatement to say Brujeria / Mas Sabor is Highly Recommended; it is absolutely essential!
John Child, 2006-10-17
Description:

Song titles include:
Brujeria 4:51
Mi Irmita 5:23
Aguardiente 5:38
Tiene Sabor 5:22
Mariquita 7:18
Yo No Tengo Pena 6:10
El Barrio 5:48
Musicians include:
Mark "Markolino" Dimond Piano, composer
Ricardo "Richie" Martinez Trombone
John "Fudgy" Torres Trombone
Antonia Tapia Congas
Louie Rivera Bongo
Danny Reyes Trumpet
Eddie "Gua Gua" Rivera Bass
Andy Gonzalez Bass
Ismael Quintana Coro
Justo Betancourt Coro
Angel Canales Vocals

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