{"title":"Artist: La Playa Sextet • Al Castellanos \u0026 Orch.","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"la-playa-sextet-al-castellanos-and-orch-a-mardi-gras-of-cha-cha-cha-hits-lp-111126-den00001895","title":"La Playa Sextet • Al Castellanos \u0026 Orch. - A Mardi Gras Of Cha Cha Cha Hits - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mardi-Gras Records, Mardi-Gras Records, Mardi-Gras Records, Inc., Aljean Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP 5007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Mardi Gras Of Cha Cha Cha Hits brings together an engaging set of Latin rhythms that highlight the lively spirit of mid-century dance music. This 1957 compilation features tracks like \"Speak Up Mambo\" and \"Butterfly Cha Cha Cha,\" offering a snapshot of the acoustic ensemble style that thrived in small ensemble settings. The album’s blend of cha-cha-cha and merengue numbers delivers a focused listening experience that’s both rhythmic and refined—perfect for those who appreciate the dancefloor’s subtler tempos alongside its more exuberant moments. It’s the kind of record that reminds you why the cha-cha-cha was once the soundtrack of many a festive evening. This pressing from 1957 is a straightforward vintage edition on vinyl, presenting these tracks with the character of its era. The record is graded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning it shows noticeable signs of play and surface wear, which may introduce some background noise but remains fully playable. For collectors or dancers interested in the authentic feel of Latin jazz’s golden age, this copy offers a tangible connection to that vibrant period—though it’s best enjoyed with a careful listen, as the grooves have seen their fair share of foot-tapping. After all, even the liveliest cha-cha-cha can’t escape a little wear when it’s been spinning through decades of Mardi Gras celebrations. La Playa Sextet • Al Castellanos \u0026amp; Orch..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLa Playa Sextet • Al Castellanos \u0026amp; Orch. - A Mardi Gras Of Cha Cha Cha Hits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry Cocoanuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJamaica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBatakum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Martians Cha Cha Cha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Garbagemen's Cha Cha Cha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak Up Mambo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerengue No. 28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCha Cha Cha At The Harem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterfly Cha Cha Cha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerengue Pie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG \/ VG \/ 1957","offer_id":68143596667196,"sku":"DEN00001895","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/NS0zMzQ3LmpwZWc.jpg?v=1794435286"}],"url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/collections\/artist-la-playa-sextet-al-castellanos-and-orch.oembed","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}