Ray Barretto- Que Viva La Musica-LP

Ray Barretto – Que Viva La Musica

Que Viva La Musica catches Ray Barretto at the fertile meeting point of Afro-Cuban rhythm, salsa drive, Latin jazz, and touches of funk. The album is regarded as an important Latin jazz statement, with Barretto’s forward-looking approach helping shape the genre’s evolution. There’s also a strong dance-floor thread here, with cha-cha and descarga elements giving the record more than just straight jazz appeal. This copy is a 1972 reissue vinyl pressing, priced at $24. The record is graded VG+, a solid everyday grade where a few light lines, sleeve marks, or small scuffs are expected, but not wear that should dominate the music. A vintage Barretto reissue in this grade is a nice find for anyone building out a serious salsa or Latin jazz shelf.

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