Modesto Duran & Orchestra Fabulous Rhythms of Modesto
A disciple of mambo innovator Perez Prado, the Cuban-born Modesto Duran was a pivotal figure in Latin dance music's transitionary mid-century period. His gentle slaps can be heard across dozens of 1950s mega-sellers, from Esquivel to Belafonte, Eartha Kitt to Lena Horne. On his 1960 solo debut, Duran gathers a who's who of conga-men, including Mongo Santamaría, Willie Bobo, and Juan Cheda, delivering a cinematic and percussive melange of afro-Cuban, cha cha, and exotic jazz styles for the discerning listener.
- 1. Afro-Cu
- 2. Silent Island
- 3. Bem-Be-Cu
- 4. Chuqui Bambo
- 5. Piranha
- 6. Angry Drums
- 7. Goro-Gu
- 8. Coro-Coro
- 9. Baca-Vaca
- 10. Wa-Wan-Co
- 11. Jungle Dream
- 12. Chango