Comedia (Album)
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Comedia is the third solo album by Héctor Lavoe
, It was released on 1978 under the label of Fania Records.
It's famous for the song "El Cantante", which was written by Rubén Blades
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Héctor Lavoe
Héctor Juan Pérez Martínez , better known as Héctor Lavoe, was a Puerto Rican salsa singer. Lavoe was born and raised in the Machuelito sector of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Early in his life, he attended a local music school and developed an interest inspired by Jesús Sánchez Erazo. He moved to New York...
, It was released on 1978 under the label of Fania Records.
It's famous for the song "El Cantante", which was written by Rubén Blades
Rubén Blades
Rubén Blades Bellido de Luna is a Panamanian salsa singer, songwriter, lawyer, actor, Latin jazz musician, and politician, performing musically most often in the Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz genres...
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Track listing
- "El Cantante" – 10:24
- "Comedia" - 3:29
- "La Verdad" - 5:32
- "Tiempos Pasados" - 4:26
- "Bandolera" - 9:35
- "Por qué Te Conocí?" - 4:51
- "Songoro Cosongo" - 7:56
Personnel
- Héctor LavoeHéctor LavoeHéctor Juan Pérez Martínez , better known as Héctor Lavoe, was a Puerto Rican salsa singer. Lavoe was born and raised in the Machuelito sector of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Early in his life, he attended a local music school and developed an interest inspired by Jesús Sánchez Erazo. He moved to New York...
- Vocals - Salvador Cuevas - Bass
- Gilberto Colon - Piano
- Jose Rodriguez - Trombone
- Reinaldo Jorge - Trombone
- Luis E. Ortiz - Trumpet
- Jose Febles - Trumpet
- Milton Cardona - Conga ("El Cantante" & "La Verdad" only)
- Eddie Montalvo - Conga
- Steve Berrios - Timbales & Percussion ("El Cantante" & "La Verdad" only)
- Jose Signo - Drums (except "El Cantante" & "La Verdad")
Coros:
- Jose Mangual
- Milton Cardona
- Willie ColónWillie ColónWilliam Anthony Colón is a Nuyorican salsa musician. Primarily a trombonist, Colón also sings, writes, produces and acts. He is also involved in municipal politics in New York City.-Early years:...
- Eddie Natal
- Héctor LavoeHéctor LavoeHéctor Juan Pérez Martínez , better known as Héctor Lavoe, was a Puerto Rican salsa singer. Lavoe was born and raised in the Machuelito sector of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Early in his life, he attended a local music school and developed an interest inspired by Jesús Sánchez Erazo. He moved to New York...
- Recorded at La Tierra Sound Studios, New York City
- Audio Engineers: Jon Fausty, Mario Salvati, Irv Greenbaum
- Mixed by: Willie ColónWillie ColónWilliam Anthony Colón is a Nuyorican salsa musician. Primarily a trombonist, Colón also sings, writes, produces and acts. He is also involved in municipal politics in New York City.-Early years:...
- "Bandolera" mixed by Jon Fausty
- Produced by Willie ColónWillie ColónWilliam Anthony Colón is a Nuyorican salsa musician. Primarily a trombonist, Colón also sings, writes, produces and acts. He is also involved in municipal politics in New York City.-Early years:...
- Willie ColónWillie ColónWilliam Anthony Colón is a Nuyorican salsa musician. Primarily a trombonist, Colón also sings, writes, produces and acts. He is also involved in municipal politics in New York City.-Early years:...
(Arrangements) - Luis Ortiz (Arrangements)
- José Febles (Arrangements)
- Edwin Rodríguez (Arrangements)