Grand Award · in the Kissa Kissa racks
A Bunch Of Bongos
| Recorded | c. 1960 |
|---|---|
| Label | Grand Award |
| Released | 1960 |
| Personnel | 1 credited player |
| Discogs | master 609725 |
The record
Percussion-forward Latin exotica from the turn of the '60s, when hi-fi labels chased the bongo craze sweeping stereo demo records. Rodriguez keeps the groove loose and party-ready, built for cha-cha crowds rather than the conservatory.
Session personnel
- Willie Rodriguez — featuring, percussion
Contemporary reception
No period review located yet. The vintage-press pipeline searches DownBeat, Cash Box, and Billboard for this session.
Pressings
| 1960 | Grand Award · GA 253SD — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo earliest on file |
|---|---|
| 1960 | Grand Award — MONO |
| 1960 | Grand Award · GA 33-421 — Vinyl, LP |
| 1960 | Heliodor · 474 025 — Vinyl, LP, Album |
| 1960 | Grand Award · GA 4T253 — Reel-To-Reel, 7 ½ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo, 7" Cine Reel |
| 1960 | Grand Award · GA-253 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono |
| 1960 | Grand Award · GA 253SD — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1960 | Grand Award · GA 253SD — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo |