The Latin Jazz Party Collection

The Latin Jazz Party Collection: Fiesta Picante

by Robert Spencer
November 1, 1997

Fiesta Picante-The Latin Jazz Party Collection is an example of truth in advertising. It promises “red-hot tracks from Latin music greats," all hot, all danceable, and it delivers in spades. This two-disc set assembles the most sizzling tracks from Concord Picante releases by the top of the heap in Latin jazz: Tito Puente, Poncho Sanchez, Mongo Santamaria, Cal Tjader, Pete Escovedo, Ray Barretto, Jorge Dalto, and Ray Vega.

Best-of collections make up in consistent quality what they sacrifice in continuity. ...