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Filosofía Caribeña Vol. 1

Label: Machete Records
Released: 2011
Track listing: He Was One of Us; La Rumba Me Lleva; El Esqueleto Rumbero; No Soy Combatiente; Pop's Brim; Resistencia; The Sense of Now; Refraneando; Siete Cuevas; Ponme A Gozar; Carnaval SF.

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John Santos Sextet: Filosofía Caribeña Vol. 1

Read "Filosofía Caribeña Vol. 1" reviewed by James Nadal


John Santos is a sophisticated percussionist with impeccable credentials, so it is no surprise that Filosofía Caribeña, Vol. 1 is a brilliant foray into the broader scope of Caribbean music. As the title infers, there is an inherent rhythmic philosophy ingrained in this music which is as rich and vibrant as the culture which it represents. ...

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Papa Mambo

Label: Machete Records
Released: 2007
Track listing: Papa Mambo; Tercer Grado; Second Wind; Laneology; Alabi Oy

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The John Santos Quintet: Papa Mambo

Read "Papa Mambo" reviewed by Chip Boaz


In the musician's world, the end of one project signals the start of a new journey towards a unique musical destination. When percussionist John Santos and the Machete Ensemble bid the world farewell in 2006, it marked the end of an era in Bay Area Latin jazz. After more than twenty years with the large ensemble, ...

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John Santos & The Machete Ensemble: 20th Anniversary

Label: Machete Records
Released: 2005
Track listing: Commitment; Giant Steps; Perserverance; Oye Mis Consejos; Tumbando; Circle; Hacia El Amor; Devuelveme Lo Mio; Kongo; A Los Bailadores; Omod

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John Santos & The Machete Ensemble: 20th Anniversary

Read "John Santos & The Machete Ensemble: 20th Anniversary" reviewed by Forrest Dylan Bryant


John Santos & The Machete Ensemble 20th Anniversary Machete Records 2005 When percussionist John Santos founded the Machete Ensemble in 1985--back then it was called the Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble--he probably had no idea that he was creating an institution. With a difficult mission of blending jazz, folkloric, and dance idioms ...


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