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Alegre Records was a New York City record label specialized in latin music. It was founded in 1956 [ 1 ] by Al Santiago who owned a 1950s record store at 8522 Westchester Avenue in The Bronx named Casalegre and co-founded by clothing businessman Ben Perlman.
The band's success led them to record four more albums for Alegre Records (Vols II–V). Pachecco also reunited with Charlie Palmieri for two albums: the 1961 jam session Alegre All-Stars and the collaborative album Las charangas. However, Al Santiago encountered financial difficulties, influencing Pacheco's decision to exit Alegre Records in 1963.
These were followed by Puerto Rican All-Stars (1963) and Tributo a Noro (1964). Kako was a member of the Alegre All-Stars (and its spin-off Cesta All-Stars) and recorded with Alegre Records music director and pianist Charlie Palmieri. His important role in the group was reflected in songs like Estoy buscando a Kako and Kako y Palmieri.
During the early 1960s, the descarga genre was revitalized in New York by the Alegre All-Stars, an ensemble featuring the most successful artists in the Alegre Records roster. The albums were produced by Al Santiago, who chose Charlie Palmieri as music director, and they would have a major influence on the development of salsa, launching the ...
Que Gente Averigua (Alegre, 1963) With Celia Cruz. Son Con Guaguanco (Tico, 1966) With Tico Alegre All Stars. Descargas Live at the Village Gate (Tico, 1966) With Eddie Palmieri. Harlem River Drive (Rhino, 1971) Vamonos Pal' Monte (Tico, 1971) Live at Sing Sing with the Harlem River Drive (Tico, 1972)
As salsa music began to grow in popularity, the Alegre record label began to host quite a few events at the Village Gate - many of which resulted in live recordings. Some of the live recordings from the Village Gate were the Alegre All-Star (and later Tico All-Star) Descarga sessions.
Producer: Johnny Alegre: 1988 LP and cassette Universe Light of Peace: East-West Records Manila EW-U-1: Co-Producer: Johnny Alegre: 1987 LP Salito Malca 'Till The Fat Lady Sings: Fat Lady Records AMA-001: Co-Producer: Johnny Alegre: 1990 LP Joey Puyat, Johnny Alegre, Dan Gil, [5] Josel Garriz, Richie Quirino The Concert at Remedios Circle ...
Juan Bautista H. Alegre III (born June 4, 1955), [1] known professionally as Johnny Alegre, is a jazz guitarist and composer from Manila, Philippines. He leads the jazz group Johnny Alegre Affinity [ 2 ] and the world music group Humanfolk .