6/21/2026

Eddie Cano & His Quintet – Brought Back Live From PJ's





Eddie Cano and his Quintet performing live Latin jazz at PJ’s nightclub in Hollywood, featured on Dunhill Records DS-50018 album cover

Dunhill records 1967 – DS-50018

notes:


Eddie Cano & His Quintet – A Live Latin Jazz Experience from PJ’s

Brought Back Live From PJ's is a dynamic live recording by pianist
 and bandleader Eddie Cano, showcasing his Quintet at the iconic
 PJ’s nightclub in Hollywood, California. Released under 
Dunhill Records (DS-50018), this album captures the vibrant
 energy of the West Coast Latin jazz movement at its peak.
Eddie Cano was known for blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with cool 
jazz sophistication, and this live performance highlights his ability
 to drive both danceable grooves and intricate jazz improvisation. 
The recording reflects the atmosphere of PJ’s nightclub, 
a hotspot for jazz lovers during the 1960s.
This release stands as a historical snapshot of live jazz culture in 
Los Angeles, where Latin influences were reshaping
 the American jazz soundscape.

credits:


Eddie Cano – piano, leader
David Troncoso – bass
Fred Aguirre – drums
Carlos Mejía – congas & percussion
(additional percussion rotation noted in period) Franco Gutiérrez 
(percussion) is sometimes associated with the broader 
group configuration around this era
Producer: commonly credited to Shorty Rogers in 
Cano’s Dunhill-era work and associated releases
Venue
P.J.’s nightclub (West Hollywood, California)
Located at 8151 Santa Monica Boulevard


Producer, Engineer – "Bones" Howe*


tracklist:


A1        Slip, Slip
Written-By – David Troncoso, Eddie Cano
    2:35
A2        La Bamba
Arranged By – Lauro Bianco
    3:20
A3        Wack Wack
Written-By – E. Young*, N. D. Walker*, I. Red Holt*
    2:35
A4        Mira Como Es
Written-By – Eddie Cano, Eddie Talamantes
    3:38
A5        I Can't Cry Anymore
Written-By – Eddie Cano
    3:10
A6        Monday Monday
Written-By – J. Phillips*
    3:13
B1        Louie Louie
Written-By – R. Berry*
    2:05
B2        Guantanamera
Arranged By – D. Troncoso*, E. Cano*
    2:16
B3        Brown & Blue
Written-By – D. Troncoso*
    2:35
B4        I'll Never Forget You
Written-By – E. Cano*
    2:58
B5        Don't Ever Change
Written-By – E. Cano*
    2:12
B6        El Pito (I'll Never Go Back To Georgia)
Written-By – J. Sabater*
    2:42


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