Willie Colon - El Malo (1967) [FLAC] torrent

2006 release

eac secure cue log and scans

El Malo was Colon and Hector Lavoe's first-ever recording, made in 1967 when Colon was a mere 17 years old. Every number's a killer: "Jazzy," "Juana Pena," "Borinquen," "El Malo." Plus boogalu! ~ Carl Hoyt Personnel: Willie Colón (trombone); Yayo el Indio, Elliot Romero, Héctor Lavoe (vocals); Joe Santiago (trombone); Dwight Brewster (piano); Mario Galagarza (congas); Pablo Rosario (bongos); Nicky Marrero (timbales). Liner Note Authors: Lubi Jovanovic; Pete Rodriguez. Rolling Stone (p.75) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[A] masterpiece blending shing-a-ling sounds with traditional Cuban styles."