El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, commonly known as El Gran Combo, has always been undoubtedly an institution world wide when it comes to the genre of tropical music. They have set the standard to be followed by all other tropical artists. They are Puerto Rico's most successful musical group and one of Salsa's most famous groups around the world. Since many of the genre's legendary singers have been members of the orchestra, the band has been given the moniker La Universidad de la Salsa (The University of Salsa). El Gran Combo was founded in May 1962, by Rafael Ithier and Ithier is still the orchestra's musical director. This new recording (their 63rd) includes 10 brand new studio recorded songs that are sure to move you. All these years later, El Gran Combo still rules the tropical radio airwaves, and continues to put on spellbinding shows of the highest caliber. The passion and elegance that they deliver is their classic and flawless musical styling that have won the hearts of people around the world. They still perform every week to sell out concerts today after 47 years together! For any collector or great fan of salsa, tropical music, and El Gran Combo this recording is a must.
MEMBERS Rafael Ithier - leader, director (1962-present) Willie Sotelo - piano (2006-present) Eddie Pérez - saxophone (1962-present) Freddie Miranda - saxophone (1980-present) Luis "Taty" Maldonado - trumpet (1970-present) Victor "Cano" E. Rodriguez - trumpet (1980-present) Moisés Nogueras - trombone (1991-present) Freddy Rivera - bass guitar (1989-present) Domingo "Cuqui" Santos - timbales (1988-present) Miguel "Pollo" Torres - conga (1979-present) Richie Bastar - bongo (2001-present) Charlie Aponte - lead vacal (1973-present) Jerry Rivas - lead vocal (1977-present) Luis "Papo" Rosario - lead vocal (1980-present)
Product Details
Sin Salsa No Hay Paraiso
Audio CD: 0 pages (2010-03-30)
Publisher: Sony U.S. Latin
Label: Sony U.S. Latin
Studio: Sony U.S. Latin
Average Customer Review: based on 5 reviews
Sales Rank in Music: #3073
Customer Reviews
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Summary: Perennial Favorites Get Another AAA+++ 2010-07-13
Comment: I have been following "El Gran Combo" for at least 30 years and I have most, if not all, of their albums. As a radio / club Salsa DJ I can honestly say that this band is a major part of the definition of Salsa.
Viva Puerto Rico, Viva Salsa y Viva El Gran Combo
DJ JC
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Summary: Ithier and E.G.C. are the best, ¡Punto! 2010-07-01
Comment: This is one of the best salsa productions ever. Here El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico demonstrate once again that when it comes to true salsa they are the very best at it. I recommend you also see them in person if given the oporyunity, these guys are just one heck of a show. You did it again Ithier!
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Summary: Combo 2010-06-01
Comment: This is the latest CD of El Gran Combo. I am enjoying it very much.
It is a great CD.
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Summary: Gran Combo 2010-04-27
Comment: El Gran Combo does it again. I highly recommend this cd. Love the song Sin Salsa no hay Paraiso but this is not the only song that is great on this cd. Check it out. If is from El Gran Combo it has to be good and it is.
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Summary: Another Great Project from El Gran Combo! 2010-03-30
Comment: Talk about a band with staying power! El Gran Combo has done it again! A must for your Salsa collection!
DJ Latin Leprechaun
Viva Puerto Rico, Viva Salsa y Viva El Gran Combo
DJ JC