Javier Vazquez had good reason to give his group the presumptuous title Salsa -- the band included leading lights like Chocolate on trumpet, Jose Madera on timbales, and Chito on vocals, plus Vazquez himself on piano. La Verdad (The Truth) features ten solid songs, with plenty of space for the solos by Vazquez and Madera's furious timbales. The band works themselves into a sweat for "Sabroso Como el Guarapo," with Chito leading the charge; the next up, "Crocante Habanero," is an angular, rhythmic tune with an excellent chorus. Though the group hardly needs any help from modern touches, Vazquez is heard occasionally on electric piano and (quite low in the mix) Vincent Bell on electric guitar. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
Tracks
Track Title
Composers
Performers
Time
Se Formo la Rumbantela
Calixto Leicea
Javier Vazquez
(4:01)
Don Anastasio
Javier Vazquez
Javier Vazquez
(4:18)
Que Sera
Francesci Migliacci, Jimmy Fontana
Javier Vazquez
(3:01)
La China de Mi Barrio
Javier Vazquez
(4:16)
Sabroso Como el Guarapo
Marcos Perdomo
Javier Vazquez
(4:45)
Crocante Habanero
Javier Vazquez
Javier Vazquez
(4:15)
Meuve Que Mueve
Javier Vazquez
Javier Vazquez
(4:22)
Lo Que Estoy Viviendo
Javier Vazquez
Javier Vazquez
(2:33)
La Verdad
Javier Vazquez
Javier Vazquez
(4:59)
Siguelo
Javier Vazquez
Javier Vazquez
(4:26)
Credits
Jon Fausty (Engineer), Carlos Díaz (Choir, Chorus), Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros (Trumpet), Edgardo "Tito" Lopez (Bongos), Yayo el Indio (Choir, Chorus), Jon Fausty (Mixing Engineer), Javier Vazquez (Conductor), Ramon Aracena (Trumpet), Jose Madera (Timbales), Joe Cain (Producer), Raymundo E. Vazquez (Bass), Miguel Ruiz (Maracas), Vincent Bell (Guitar (Electric)), Angelo Velasque (Design), Javier Vazquez (Piano (Electric)), Javier Vazquez (Arranger), Roberto Torres (Choir, Chorus), Javier Vazquez (Piano), Miriam Vazquez (Project Coordinator)
