Claus Ogerman, His Orchestra - Latin Rock (2017) [Hi-Res 192kHz]

Latin Rock is neither, at least not in the strict sense of the term. The fourth album in Ogerman's mod series for Victor continues the Latin pop of Saxes Mexicanos. The emphasis is on crossover material, such as Joe Cuba's smash "Bang! Bang!" and Cal Tjader's Verve hit "Cuchy Frito Man." With Latin percussion, vibraphone, limited chorus on some tracks, and occasional flute, there's really no room left for anything resembling rock. Ogerman has never arranged with a rock beat ("Tequila" has always been a classic mambo riff), and "Mas Que Nada" is Brasilian, not Latin. But that's OK. This can't be called rock, jazz, soul, or pop; instead, it finds smooth new ground of its own. No tracks stand out, but none disappoint, either. Add cheesy jacket art and wacky liner notes by the king of sensational liner notes, Mort Goode, and you have a pleasing, mainstream Latin mod album. ~ Tony Wilds

Tracklist:
1.01 - Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra - Tequila (2:38)
1.02 - Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra - San Juan (2:53)
1.03 - Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra - Bang! Bang! (1:56)
1.04 - Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra - Nao Se Acabou (It Didn't End) (2:30)
1.05 - Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra - La Peregrina (2:24)
1.06 - Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra - Un Poco Rio (2:56)
1.07 - Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra - Yambo (2:32)
1.08 - Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra - Tres Hermanas (2:16)
1.09 - Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra - Cuchy Frito Man (2:54)
1.10 - Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra - Paradiso (2:53)
1.11 - Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra - Mas Que Nada (2:24)