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the Greg Norman tapes have been dusted off

Al Stewart

“I had spent 30 years being terrified to open that door

Quiet Riot

The Mantecas - Yes or No Format:Black Vinyl LP " praised for its abilityOn their fabulous fourth album, The Mantecas (formerly Manteca) have moved the needle all the way in the direction of Latin jazz (or jazz latino). In their early years, the London based eight piece played a mix of salsa, Cuban timba, boogaloo, Latin funk and descarga (jazzy, improvised Latin jam session), with plenty of vocals, strictly geared for the dance floor. Along the way, the jazz descarga aspect emerged as a stronger force, though all sorts of