50 Aniversario: Primer Volumen

Los Mulatos del Sabor have always had us accustomed to great works and their collector's album "El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico 50 Aniversario Primer Volumen", dedicated to the deceased musician Eddie Pérez, "La Bala", is no exception. The album includes a tribute to the saxophonist, an original member of the group who in the last months of his life was involved in a dispute with the group as he claimed that he was unjustifiably fired. A selection of the most successful songs recorded by El Gran Combo in the first three decades of the group's career, re-recorded in 2013 and an unreleased song, make up the new musical proposal on their first album with the EGC Records label, which is part of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary, and is available in vinyl, CD and digital formats. The album, which recognizes the group's 50th anniversary, includes 11 songs, which integrate the sound of today, but maintain the essence of the original arrangements that characterize the rhythmic identity of El Gran Combo for half a century of history. The musical proposal includes the most requested songs in the group's performances such as "Te Vas Arrepentir", "Imaginación", "Así son", "Cupido" and "Carmencita". "It was extremely difficult to choose the numbers that would be part of this production. That is why we took as a guide the requests that the public frequently makes us," said maestro Rafael Ithier - director and founder of the orchestra known as La Universidad de la Salsa. "We are happy to be able to compile part of our career and we hope to continue giving the people the musical flavor and joy that is so needed" added Ithier. "El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico 50 Aniversario Primer Volumen" also presents the adaptations of "A Natalia", "A la Reina", "Matilde Lina", "La Cumbancha" and "Adela". It also contains an unreleased song titled “El Gran Combo Ahí”, a historical song that summarizes news of events that occurred around the world and regardless of all the issues, El Gran Combo remains there.