Title: Barretto's Best "Tipico" Album
Review: This was Ray Barretto's first album after part of his band had left him to form Tipica '73, and it is arguably his best one. A few of the songs are new interpretations of old standards (ie. "La familia" was originally done by the Sonora Matancera, and "Ay No" by Tito Rodriguez), while others are originals (like Roberto Rodriguez's "La orquesta"). Regardless, they are all excellently played. The arrangements are imaginative, and the players are outstanding. But what in my opinion, makes this album special are Eddy Martinez's piano, Art Webb's flute, and especially, Tito Allen's vocals. I heartily recommend it to anyone who appreciates fine Cuban music.
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