The Bongolian - Harlem Hipshake (2020) [Hi-Res]

Harlem Hipshake sees the welcome return of The Bongolian AKA multi-instrumentalist and Big Boss Man front man Nasser Bouzida. This, the sixth album under The Bongolian moniker, follows the highly acclaimed Moog Maximus.

Harlem Hipshake finds The Bongolian deeply immersed in his lifelong love for the music of the sixties New York’s Latin Soul scene, particularly the music of Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria and Joe Bataan. Principally a drummer, percussionist by trade, Nasser has once again delivered another set of heavy breaks and percussive grooves underpinning this brand-new collection of songs which he has written and produced. Whilst Nasser performs many of the instruments (as is usual with Bongolian albums) on the album, it also features a prominent use of additional UK musicians on brass duties. These include Terry Edwards (Trumpet, Trombone, Sax, Flute), Gareth James Bailey (Trombone) and Craig Crofton (Alto Sax), James Morton (Alto Sax), Andrew Ross (Tenor and Baritone sax) and Ralph Lamb (Trumpet). From the East Side to the West Side, get ready for the Harlem Hipshake.

Tracklisting:
01. The Bongolian - Give the Drummer Some (3:34)
02. The Bongolian - Harlem Hipshake (3:25)
03. The Bongolian - East Side Rumble (2:28)
04. The Bongolian - Lsd Got a Hold on Me (3:35)
05. The Bongolian - Flatfoot Hustle (3:47)
06. The Bongolian - Soul Drums on 110th Street (2:46)
07. The Bongolian - Do You Like It Like That (2:42)
08. The Bongolian - Manhattan Cornbread (3:17)
09. The Bongolian - El Beardo (3:46)
10. The Bongolian - West Side Stories (2:55)
11. The Bongolian - Mojito Time Baby (3:21)
12. The Bongolian - Tito's Pay Off (3:43)
13. The Bongolian - Swinging at Palm Gardens (3:32)