Planté Bandera

by Tommy Olivencia, Tommy Olivencia Y Su Orchesta

Overview

One of the band's most notorious albums was the final collaboration between Olivencia and the great improvisational singer Chamaco Ramirez; Ramirez makes one wonder what kind of possibilities would have been available for the underrated singer had he not faced an untimely death. Ramirez was one of the singers directly influenced by Ismael Rivera's style, and he demonstrates that in an undaunted fashion in the second version of his self-penned "Trucutu." "Plante Bandera," "Casimira," "A la Yumbae," "Si Estas Herido" (all among C. Curet Alonso's most celebrated tunes), and the remarkable "Evelio y la Rumba" have zest to spare, offering ample room for Ramirez's unflappable witticisms. The band is solid as usual, and talented arranger/musical director Luis "Perico" Ortiz brings his consummate professionalism to this ageless piece. ~ Jose A. Estevez, Jr.

Product Details

Release Date:	08/16/2024
Label:	Craft Recordings
UPC:	0888072584808
Rank:	149383

Tracks

1. Planté Bandera
2. Casimira
3. Como Novela de Amor
4. A la Yumbae
5. Si Está Herido
6. Evelino y la Rumba
7. El Amor
8. A Mi Pai Changó
9. Trucutu

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Tommy Olivencia Y Su Orchesta   Primary Artist,Primary Artist
Tommy Olivencia   Primary Artist,Trumpet,Director,Bandleader
Chamaco Ramirez   Primary Artist,Featured Artist,Vocals
C. Alonso Curet   Primary Artist
Jose "Pepe" Sanhueza   Vocals
Jaime Ramirez   Guitar (Bass),Bass,Bajo Sexto
Yayo el Indio   Vocals,Vocals (Background),Choir/Chorus
Jose "Papi" Fuentes   Bongos
Julito Morales   Timbales
David Cortijito   Congas
Frank Revilla   Piano,Piano
Adalberto Santiago   Vocals,Choir/Chorus,Vocals (Background)
Hector Lavoe   Vocals,Choir/Chorus,Vocals (Background)
Hector "Bomberito" Zarzuela   Trumpet
Rafael "Choco" Rodriguez, Jr.   Trombone
Victor Candelario   Trombone
Julio Morales   Timbales
Luis "Perico" Ortiz   Trumpet
Ismael Rodriguez   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Luis "Perico" Ortiz   Audio Production,Producer,Arranger
Jon Fausty   Audio Engineer,Remastering,Engineer
D.R   Composer
Louie Cruz   Arranger
Jose Febles   Arranger
Adalberto Santiago   Coros
Chamaco Ramirez   Composer
Louis Cruz   Arranger
Yayo el Indio   Coros
Cabrerita   Arranger
D.R.   Composer
Hector Lavoe   Coros
Aurora Flores   Liner Notes
C. Alonso Curet   Composer
Maximo Torres   Arranger