El Sabio
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El Sabio is the sixth solo album by Héctor Lavoe
. It was released on 1980 under the label of Fania Records, and was produced by Willie Colón
. It's famous for the song "Aléjate" which became a hit on Latin America.
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 1980 under the label of Fania Records, and was produced by Willie Colón
Willie Colón
William 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:...
. It's famous for the song "Aléjate" which became a hit on Latin America.
Track listing
- "El Sabio" - 4:33
- "Plazos Traicioneros" - 3:38
- "Noche de Farra" - 6:06
- "Para Ochún" - 6:37
- "Aléjate" - 7:11
- "Lloré" - 6:22
- "Ceora" - 5:46
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, backing vocal and arrangements on "Para Ochún". - 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:...
- Trombone, Backing vocals - Puchi Boulong - Trumpet
- José Febles - Trumpet
- Gilberto "Pulpo" Colón - Piano, Fender Rhodes
- "Professor" José TorresJosé TorresJosé Torres , was a Puerto Rican professional boxer. As an amateur boxer, he won a silver medal in the junior middleweight at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne. In 1965, he defeated Willie Pastrano to win the WBC and WBA light heavyweight championships...
- Piano - Reinaldo Jorge - Trombone
- Papo Vázquez - Trombone
- Eddie Montalvo - Conga
- Luis Mangual - Bongo
- Edgar Reyes - Timbal
- Eddie "Gua-Gua" Rivera - Bass
- Santi González - Bass
- Milton CardonaMilton CardonaMilton Cardona is a percussionist, vocalist and conga player from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.-Biography:Milton has made over 500 recordings in his career and was highly influenced by Mongo Santamaria. He studied violin during his childhood in Puerto Rico and played bass professionally in New York City...
- Backing vocals - José Mangual - Backing vocals
- José Febles - Arrangements on "El Sabio", "Aléjate", "Lloré", "Ceora".
- Alberto GarcíaAlberto GarcíaAlberto García is a Spanish long-distance and cross-country runner.-Career:Garcia's top-level athletic career took off when he was already approaching his thirties. He first came to prominence with a gold medal in the 5000 metres at the Mediterranean Games at Bari in 1997...
- Arrangements on "Plazos Traicioneros". - José Madera - Arrangements on "Noche de Farra".