"Johnny Zamot - Tell It Like It Is -1967 US":
A heck of a great little boogaloo album and one of the few 60s sides by the legendary Johnny Zamot. Although cut for Decca, the album's every bit as tight and soulful as contemporaneous work for Tico, Fania, or Cotique and the set features a similar blend of English lyrics, Latin rhythms, and a nicely gritty Spanish Harlem approach to the music.
The horns cut wonderfully into most of the tunes blasting out with a soul instrumental sort of vibe, while the lyrics tackle simple themes of love and lust on titles that include "Baby, Bring It To Me", "You Cheated On Me", "Harlem Boogaloo", "Hey Girl", "You Dig", and the sweet instrumental "Latino Baby", written by Pat Patrick, from Sun Ra's group.
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This really cooks! Makes me want to boogaloo down Broadway. Thanks
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