Reprise Records · in the Kissa Kissa racks
Contemporary Latin Rhythms
| Recorded | c. 1963 |
|---|---|
| Label | Reprise Records |
| Released | 1963 |
| Personnel | 12 credited players |
| Discogs | master 521316 |
The record
Reprise puts Kessel inside a crowded percussion-heavy session, with Aguabella and Talamantes stacking rhythm under Emil Richards' marimba and a second guitar from Bill Pitman. Bossa-era ambition shapes this into more of an ensemble showcase than a guitar record.
Session personnel
- Red Mitchell — bass
- Stan Levey — drums
- Al Hendrickson — guitar
- Barney Kessel — guitar
- Bill Pitman — guitar
- Emil Richards — marimba
- Eddie Talamantes — percussion
- Francisco Aguabella — percussion
- Frank Capp — percussion
- Paul Horn — saxophone, flute
- Conte Candoli — trumpet
- Victor Feldman — vibraphone
Contemporary reception
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Pressings
| 1961 | Reprise Records · R 6073 — Vinyl, LP, Album earliest on file |
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| 1963 | Reprise Records · R9-6073 — Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Deep Groove · deep groove |
| 1961 | Reprise Records |
| 1963 | Reprise Records · R-6073 — Vinyl, LP, Mono |
| 1963 | Reprise Records · SMJ-7089 — Vinyl, LP |
| 1966 | Reprise Records · RV 6016 — Vinyl, LP · laminated sleeve |
| 2013 | Reprise Records · WPCR-27277 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition |
| 2013 | Reprise Records · WPCR-27277 — CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2014 | Reprise Records · 8122-79661-9 — CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
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