Palo Congo is the debut album by conguero Sabú Martínez, recorded on April 27, 1957 and released on Blue Note later that year. The octet features Arsenio Rodríguez, his brothers Raúl and "Quique"—alongside Ray "Mosquito" Romero—on congas, bassist Evaristo Baró, and vocalists Willie Capó and Sarah Baró.Sabú Martínez Home Page
Reception It was listed in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
Track listing
Personnel
Musicians Louis "Sabú" Martínez – congas, bongos, vocals Arsenio Rodríguez – congas, tres, guitar, vocals Raúl "Caesar" Travieso – congas, vocals Israel Moisés "Quique" Travieso – congas Ray "Mosquito" Romero – congas Evaristo Baró – bass Willie Capó – vocals Sarah Baró – vocals
Technical personnel Alfred Lion – producer (uncredited) Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering Reid Miles – design Francis Wolff – photography Hsio-yen Shih – liner notes
References
External links "Palo Congo". Discogs.com