George Guzman – Introducing George Guzman
- Label:
- Get On Down
- Art.No.:
- 09540652
- Cat.No.:
- GET59006-LP / LP 348
- Released:
- 21.09.2018
- First Date:
- 1968
- Cover:
- Picture
- Format:
- LP
- Pressing:
- US - Reissue
- Genre:
- Exotic Grooves + Latin / Salsa / Bossanova
It was 1968 when Fania Records President, Jerry Masucci, received a phone call from conguero George Guzman, inviting Jerry to listen to his band. Jerry turned the project over to Harvey Averne, who later reported to Jerry that the band was “out of sight” and suggested that Masucci sign them up. A short time later, things became complicated for George and his band. First of all, the lead singer was drafted into the military, leaving George high and dry. By the time a replacement was found, George learned that his trumpet player was leaving to join another orchestra, so the search was on for his replacement. One problem led to another and before you knew it several months had gone by before George was finally ready to enter the studio and begin recording. Thanks to George and Harvey’s perseverance, “Introducing George Guzman” was released in time for George to join the fray of Boogaloo bands that had brightened up the night scene in New York City in 1968. - Bobby Marin
Title | Featuring | Producing | Time | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
A1. | Marilu | Harvey Averne | 03:40 | ||
A2. | Chant Of The Isles | Harvey Averne | 02:27 | ||
A3. | Banana Freak Out | Harvey Averne | 03:39 | ||
A4. | Lazy Boogaloo | Harvey Averne | 02:24 | ||
B1. | George's Jala Jala | Harvey Averne | 02:31 | ||
B2. | Camaron | Harvey Averne | 01:57 | ||
B3. | Cacumen | Harvey Averne | 02:50 | ||
B4. | French Boogaloo | Harvey Averne | 03:59 | ||
B5. | Hierba Buena (Good Grass) | Harvey Averne | 03:29 |