Various Artists - More Than Mambo: The Introduction to Afro-Cuban Jazz (1995)

This two-disc compilation of Afro-Cuban jazz is filled with everything that's good about life. How can you go wrong when you have the vocals of Miguelito Valdes and the vibes of Cal Tjader? There isn't a single minute of filler and the music never stops moving. Naturally, the sound quality is outstanding throughout. A life-affirming experience.

Tracklist:
1.01 | Carlos "Patato" Valdés y Eugenio "Totico" Arango - Mas que nada
1.02 | Machito and His Orchestra - Barbara Batibiri
1.03 | Cal Tjader and Eddie Palmieri - Picadillo
1.04 | Chico O'Farrill Orchestra - Manteca
1.05 | Machito and His Orchestra - Tumba el quinto
1.06 | Noro Morales & His Orchestra - Ponce
1.07 | Cal Tjader - Descarga Cubana
1.08 | Machito and His Orchestra - Vive como yo
1.09 | Eddie Palmieri - Guarjira en azul
1.10 | Carlos "Patato" Valdés y Eugenio "Totico" Arango - En el Callejon
1.11 | Cal Tjader - Insight
1.12 | Machito and His Orchestra - Donkey Serenade
1.13 | Miguelito Valdés - Ariñanara / Nague
1.14 | Noro Morales & His Orchestra - 110th St. & 5th Ave.
1.15 | Cal Tjader - Davito
1.16 | Machito and His Orchestra - Desert Dance
2.01 | Miguelito Valdes - Tambo
2.02 | Cal Tjader - It Don't End (Não Se Acabou)
2.03 | Patato y Totico - Ingrato Corazon
2.04 | Cal Tjader - Soñé
2.05 | Machito and His Orchestra - Vaya! Niña! (Go! Baby!)
2.06 | Cal Tjader - Oran
2.07 | Machito and his Orchestra - Llora Timbero
2.08 | Cal Tjader - Paunetto's Point
2.09 | Chico O'Farrill and His Orchestra - Almendra
2.10 | Noro Morales and His Orchestra - Isla Verde
2.11 | Machito and His Orchestra - Mambo Is Here to Stay
2.12 | Cal Tjader and Eddie Palmieri - Ritmo Uni
2.13 | Noro Morales and His Orchestra - Peanut Vendor
2.14 | Machito and His Orchestra - Arrollando
2.15 | Cal Tjader - Somewhere in the Night
2.16 | Willie Bobo - Elation