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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 ...
Notable albums recorded live at The Village Gate: John Coltrane with Eric Dolphy Evenings At The Village Gate (Impulse!, rec. 1961, rel. July 2023) Toshiko Akiyoshi Toshiko at Top of the Gate (1968) Ahmad Jamal At The Top - Poinciana Revisited (Impulse!, 1969) Albert Ayler Live in Greenwich Village (1965) Charlie Byrd Byrd at the Gate ...
The All-Stars were set to perform in Central Park, New York City on August 24 as part of the closing of the 50th anniversary celebration of the legendary Fania Records label. In 2019, many of the classic Fania records were re-issued in vinyl as part of the renewed interest in the vinyl record format.
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)
On the liner notes of their first album, Eddie's brother Charlie dubbed this combination the 'trombanga', referring to the trombones and the still popular charanga which typically featured the flute. The combination helped to give La Perfecta a rich and bold sound which contributed to Palmieri's success with his new band.