DAVE PIKE And His Orchestra : Montuna Orita (1964)

As the title suggests, this is Latin-tinged jazz by vibist Dave Pike. There are a number of classic jazz and Latin musicians featured here, including Willie Bobo, Hubert Laws, and "Patato" Valdes. This track also featured a VERY young Chick Corea on piano, one of his first recording sessions.

Song : "Montuna Orita" by Dave Pike and his orchestra

From the LP "MANHATTAN LATIN" (Decca) 1964

LINEUP:

Dave Pike : vibes

Hubert Laws : piccolo, tenor saxophone

Dave Burns : trumpet

Ray Copeland : flugelhorn

Chick Corea : piano

Israel "Cachao" Lopez : bass

Carlos "Patato" Valdes : conga, vocals

Robert Thomas : percussion, vocals

Willie Bobo : drums

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THE METERS : Yeah, You're Right (1970)

Here's a track from The Meters second album; a nice mid-tempo funk number which originally opened up side two. Like most of The Meters early tunes, it seems to be a great backing track waiting for the right vocalist. But it stands out on its own either way. A good use of guitar breaks, and very tight drumming.

Song : "Yeah, You're Right" by The Meters
From the LP "LOOK-KA PY PY" (Josie, JOS 4011) Jan. 1970

LINEUP :
Art Neville : organ
Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste : drums
Leo Nocentelli : guitar
George Porter, Jr : bass

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Yeah, You're Right

DEPECHE MODE : Wrong (2009)

This is the newest single from Depeche Mode, which is currently an internet-only release (the CD-single will be released on Apr. 9). It is accompanied by a great music video (which looks like it could belong to Radiohead).

Song : "Wrong" by Depeche Mode
From the LP "SOUNDS OF THE UNIVERSE" (EMI) Apr. 20, 2009

LINEUP:
Dave Gahan : vocals
Martin Gore : keyboards, guitar, vocals
Andy Fletcher : keyboards

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Wrong