Verve Records 1967 – V6-8699
notes:
Willie Bobo continued his successful fusion of Latin rhythms,
soul jazz, and boogaloo with Bobo Motion, released on
Verve Records under catalog number V6-8699. The album
showcases Bobo's signature style, combining Afro-Cuban percussion,
jazz improvisation, funky basslines, and danceable
grooves that defined the late 1960s Latin jazz scene.
At a time when Latin music was increasingly influencing American jazz
and popular music, Bobo Motion stood out for its energetic
arrangements and crossover appeal. The album remains a
favorite among vinyl collectors, DJs, and fans of classic Latin soul.
credits:
soul jazz, and boogaloo with Bobo Motion, released on
Verve Records under catalog number V6-8699. The album
showcases Bobo's signature style, combining Afro-Cuban percussion,
jazz improvisation, funky basslines, and danceable
grooves that defined the late 1960s Latin jazz scene.
At a time when Latin music was increasingly influencing American jazz
and popular music, Bobo Motion stood out for its energetic
arrangements and crossover appeal. The album remains a
favorite among vinyl collectors, DJs, and fans of classic Latin soul.
credits:
Musicians
Willie Bobo — timbales, percussion
Clarence 'Sonny' Henry — guitar, arranger
Bert Keyes — arranger
Additional musicians uncredited on the original Verve LP.
rhythm guitar— congas
Melvin Lastie — cornet
Producer Pete Spargo
Producer Teddy Reig
Recording Information
Date Location Tracks
July 20, 1967 New York City "Cute", "Tuxedo Junction", "Black Coffee",
"Night Walk", "La Bamba"
July 27, 1967 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
"Up, Up & Away", "Ain't That Right", "Midnight Sun", "I Don't Know", "Evil Ways",
"Show Me"
Van Gelder Studio — July 27, 1967 session.
New York City studio (not specifically identified in surviving documentation)
— July 20, 1967 session.
tracklist:
A1 Up-up & Away
Written-By – Webb*
1:56
A2 Ain't That Right
Written-By – Sterling*
2:35
A3 Midnight Sun
Written-By – Mercer*, Hampton*, Burke*
2:08
A4 Cute
Written-By – Hefti*
1:52
A5 I Don't Know
Written-By – Henry*
2:32
A6 Tuxedo Junction
Written-By – Feyne*, Hawkins*, Dash*, Johnson*
2:15
B1 Evil Ways
Written-By – Henry*
2:40
B2 Show Me
Written-By – Tex*
2:15
B3 Black Coffee
Written-By – Burke*, Webster*
2:42
B4 Night Walk
Written-By – Huffsteter*
3:05
B5 La Bamba
Written-By – Keyes*, Corea*
2:07
Willie Bobo — timbales, percussion
Clarence 'Sonny' Henry — guitar, arranger
Bert Keyes — arranger
Additional musicians uncredited on the original Verve LP.
rhythm guitar— congas
Melvin Lastie — cornet
Producer Pete Spargo
Producer Teddy Reig
Recording Information
Date Location Tracks
July 20, 1967 New York City "Cute", "Tuxedo Junction", "Black Coffee",
"Night Walk", "La Bamba"
July 27, 1967 Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
"Up, Up & Away", "Ain't That Right", "Midnight Sun", "I Don't Know", "Evil Ways",
"Show Me"
Van Gelder Studio — July 27, 1967 session.
New York City studio (not specifically identified in surviving documentation)
— July 20, 1967 session.
tracklist:
A1 Up-up & Away
Written-By – Webb*
1:56
A2 Ain't That Right
Written-By – Sterling*
2:35
A3 Midnight Sun
Written-By – Mercer*, Hampton*, Burke*
2:08
A4 Cute
Written-By – Hefti*
1:52
A5 I Don't Know
Written-By – Henry*
2:32
A6 Tuxedo Junction
Written-By – Feyne*, Hawkins*, Dash*, Johnson*
2:15
B1 Evil Ways
Written-By – Henry*
2:40
B2 Show Me
Written-By – Tex*
2:15
B3 Black Coffee
Written-By – Burke*, Webster*
2:42
B4 Night Walk
Written-By – Huffsteter*
3:05
B5 La Bamba
Written-By – Keyes*, Corea*
2:07
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