Music by pantaleon perez prado, the mambo kings younger brother. Although perez prado was a mambo fan, this particular song, cherry pink and apple blossom white, was best known as a chacha, with a distinct 1,2 1,2,3 beat to it. Universally known as the king of the mambo, perez prado was the single most important musician involved in the hugely popular latin dance craze. Perez prado practically invented the mambo, or at least. Perez prado the original mambo king 1992, cd discogs. King of mambo release by perez prado see all versions of this release, 1 available. King of mambo by perez prado on amazon music unlimited. Listen to your favorite songs from perez prado the mambo king by perez prado now.
Download the best of perez prado king of mambo by perez prado at juno download. Good themes as mambo no 5, mambo no 8, mambo jambo, mama yo quiero, cu cu ru cu cu paloma, among others i bought these 2 cds for my father, he liked and enjoyed them very much. Prado is the only true king of mambo, and his music is so upbeat and rhythmic that it is hard not to have an urge to dance. Perez prado all the best full album greatest pianist and organist best of mambojazz duration. It takes us on an epic musical journey, through the abundant use of archival footage, newsreels, feature film clips and interviews with the suave men and sultry women the queens of mambo. Perez prado the mambo king by perez prado on amazon music.
The mambo kings tells the story of two brothers who flee from havana in the early 1950s, arrive in new york, and dream of making themselves famous musicians. Universally known as the king of the mambo, perez prado was the single most. Perez prado the best of perez prado the original mambo. Buy mp3 music online perez prado the best of perez prado the original mambo no. The success of his orchestra and hits such as mambo no.
The king of mambo perez prado planetgroupentertainment. Peterkleine schaars no partof this book maybeproducedin anyform of print, fotoprint, microfilm or anyother meanswithout writtenpermissionof the. A nice compilation from rhino of greatest hits by the master and, more than likely, the founder of the mambo. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons. The park plaza ballroom, at 110th street and fifth avenue in manhattan, was a favorite hangout for enthusiastic dancers from harlem and other ethnic communities. Aug 10, 2011 perez prado all the best full album greatest pianist and organist best of mambo jazz duration. Perez prado sheet music to download top quality pdfs. Vintage jukebox dont stop the music 290,497 views 58. Mambo jambo by perez prez prado full score and set of. Listen to your favorite songs from king of mambo by perez prado now. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
The chacha followed the mambo in popularity, perhaps because it was not as strenuous a dance and was much more romantic. Whether he actually created the rhythm is somewhat disputed, but its abundantly clear that prado developed it into a bright, swinging style with massive appeal for dancers of all backgrounds and classes. December 11, 1916 september 14, 1989 was a cuban bandleader, pianist and composer who popularized the mambo in the 1950s. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It comprises pdf sheet music files and interactive sheet music for.
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Considered by critics and fans around the world to be the original mambo king, perez prado was one the most influential pop orchestra leaders of the early 1950s. Cherry pink and apple blossom white perez prado and his. Digitized from a shellac record, at 78 revolutions per minute. Perez prado all the best full album greatest pianist and organist best of mambo jazz duration. Perez prado all the best full album best of mambojazz. Its the kind of movie where an opening sequence, with its shot of dancers. Other compilations included al compas del mambo 195052 93 on tumbao, mambo maniahavana 3 a. Prado played the piano, but was often more in his element as the focal point of. Perez prado was the original mambo king, and this album attempts to explain that title in full detail. Perez prado damaso perez prado, december 11, 1916 september 14, 1989 was a cuban bandleader, musician singer, organist and pianist, and composer.
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Print and download patricia sheet music by perez prado. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. In some ways this story is as old as the movies, but the mambo kings is so filled with energy, passion and heedless vitality that it seems new, anyway. Tracklist 01 cherry pink and apple blossom white 00.
He became known and professionally billed as perez prado, his paternal and maternal surnames respectively. The audio file used in this video is an mp3 render of the hit trax midi file backing track. A musical tribute to perez prado, the original mambo king. Dec 15, 2010 listen to your favorite songs from king of mambo by perez prado now. The usual prado trademarks are here, with unison saxes in the first chorus, overlaid with stabbing brass in the repeat and great big pedal notes from the trombones in the bridges. Play fulllength songs from best mambos by perez prado on your phone, computer and home audio system with napster. He frequently made brief appearances in films, primarily of the rumberas genre. The hit guaglione from 58 was a uk top ten 95 through its use in a guinness tv ad. Mambo jambo is another fine composition from perez prado, and is a powerful mambo chart that has an all pervading swing feel. Dubbed the king of mambo at the height of his fame, cuban bandleaderarranger perez prado was instrumental in creating the sound. King of mambo by perez prez prado 20030304 by perez. Some tracks may include sampled instruments from high quality sample libraries.