Browse by Artist: HAR-YOU PERCUSSION GROUP

Artist:	HAR-YOU PERCUSSION GROUP
Title:	Sounds Of The Ghetto Youth
Label:	ESP-DISK
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	ESPDISK 1067CD

Featured artists: Montego Joe (leader); David "Mousie" Edmead (piano); Nick Kirksey (piano, vocals); Joffre Marchand (trumpet); Myles Matthews (bongos, timbales); John Moody (bass); Stafford Osborne (trumpet); Allen Ray (flute); Nelson Sanamiago (sax- Alto); Antonio Santa Cruz (vocals, cowbell); Andre Strobert (drums); Dennis Taitt (guitar); Sam Turner (conga, timbales). "This Latin soul group led by master conga player Montego Joe as part of the Harlem Youth program of the 60s is a fantastic mix of funky bass, heavy drums, burning horn lines and soulful vocals. Quite simply one of the great Latin releases of all-time. Includes the monster tracks 'Welcome to the Party,' 'Feed Me Good,' and 'Oua-Train.' Digitally remastered. Manufactured in the USA by the original label. New digipak format." "The Har-You Percussion Group's self-titled album stands as a testament to how exciting and profound music education can be for kids. Imagine creating this album as your homework assignment? That's just what these eleven 16-19-year-old boys did under the guidance of Jamaican-born percussionist Montego Joe. Latin, Cuban, jazz and blues influences combine to create their boogie-down melting pot of rhythm that keeps the feet moving. Tracks like 'Welcome to the Party' and 'Feed Me Good' are exciting dance numbers. In contrast, 'Outa-train' is an impressive tribute to Coltrane featuring Nelson Sanamiago on alto sax. This is a rare album where a musical informs its powerful sounds." -- Ryan Randall Goble, AllMusicGuide

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