Album · 1973
Fuego
- Released
- 1973
- Label
- Vaya
- Catalogue no.
- VS-18
- Tracklist
- 9 tracks
- Length
- 41:58
- Country
- US
“Fuego” is an album by Mongo Santamaría, released in 1973 on Vaya. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 41:58. The line-up features Bill Saxton (alto saxophone, baritone saxophone), Joe Madrid (piano), Justo Almario (flute, tenor saxophone), Luis “Perico” Ortiz (flugelhorn, flute) and Mongo Santamaría (congas, arranger).
Who played on Fuego
- Bill Saxton alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, flute all tracks
- Joe Madrid piano all tracks
- Justo Almario flute, tenor saxophone, arranger all tracks
- Luis “Perico” Ortiz flugelhorn, flute, trumpet, arranger all tracks
- Mongo Santamaría congas, arranger all tracks
- Tony Sanchez membranophone, timbales all tracks
- William Allen arranger, bass all tracks
- John Blare violin on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 Crazy Lady — William Allen 4:36
- A2 Don't Step on My Tears — William Allen 5:08
- A3 Chambique — Luis “Perico” Ortiz 6:40
- A4 Temihna Pra Bebe — Claudio Roditi 2:53
- A5 Last Tango in Paris — Gato Barbieri 3:05
- B1 Besame — Mongo Santamaría 5:42
- B2 Springtime — Bobby Porcelli 4:22
- B3 Malcolm X — Justo Almario 4:40
- B4 Fingers — Mongo Santamaría 4:52
Production
- Bobby Porcelli arranger
- Claudio Roditi arranger
- Marty Sheller arranger
- Alan Manger engineer
- Jerry Masucci producer
More albums by Mongo Santamaría
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Fuego?
The line-up of Fuego includes Bill Saxton (alto saxophone, baritone saxophone), Joe Madrid (piano), Justo Almario (flute, tenor saxophone), Luis “Perico” Ortiz (flugelhorn, flute), Mongo Santamaría (congas, arranger), Tony Sanchez (membranophone, timbales), William Allen (arranger, bass) and John Blare (violin).
Which label released Fuego?
Fuego was released in 1973 on Vaya (VS-18).
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