The Masters of Mambo

• Artist: Pérez Prado & Noro Morales
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• Release Date: July 01, 1999
• Total Time: 58:21
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Latin

Review

While Noro Morales wasn't necessarily one of the top purveyors of mambo, his presence here provides a nice contrast to the fiery king of the mambo, Perez Prado. Prado, along with Tito Puente, really took mambo to its zenith in the '50s. For Morales, though, the '40s and the rhumba craze was the thing. Still, Morales cut a slew of quality sides, many of which are included here. The bulk of the Prado selections on this collection, however, come from his '50s prime, with such standouts as the classic "Mambo No. 5" and "Havana." Masters of the Mambo is probably not the best way to check out either of these Latin heavyweights, but in lieu of finding one of their top discs on Tumbao or Rhino, it will do just fine. ~ Stephen Cook, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Mambo No. 5	Pérez Prado	Pérez Prado	(2:51)
Las Siete y Media		Pérez Prado, Daniel Santos	(2:38)
Havana		Pérez Prado	(3:01)
Mi Cazuelita		Pérez Prado	(2:35)
Chambeleque		Pérez Prado, Daniel Santos	(2:57)
Siempre Contigo		Pérez Prado, Daniel Santos	(3:15)
Kandela	Pérez Prado	Pérez Prado	(3:02)
Hembra Mala		Pérez Prado	(2:53)
Tu No Tienes Suerte		Pérez Prado, Daniel Santos	(2:48)
Actopan	Pérez Prado	Pérez Prado	(3:18)
Samba Blanca		Noro Morales	(2:27)
Walter Winchell Rumba	Noro Morales	Noro Morales	(3:04)
Noro in Rumbaland		Noro Morales	(2:54)
Vamos Ya	Noro Morales	Noro Morales	(2:56)
Dame un Cacho		Noro Morales	(2:50)
Ya Empezó	Noro Morales	Noro Morales	(3:15)
Stop 21	J. Crespo	Noro Morales	(2:55)
Serenata Rítmica	Noro Morales	Noro Morales	(2:56)
Mambo		Noro Morales	(2:46)
La Reina		Noro Morales	(3:00)

Credits

John O'Toole (Producer), Daniel Santos (Vocals), Noro Morales (Performer)