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50 Years of Swing: 50 Great Years & Tracks

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This was the first and only Box Set that I have of "El Rey" and I must say that this boxed set is the greatest collection of music ever recorded it has some great songs including Que Te Pedi, Celia & Tito, Donde Estabas Tu, and Nina Y Senora to name a few. The reason I like this boxed set is because it gave you 50 of the greatest tracks ever made plus it is a great starter for people just getting into latin music or Tito Puente in general. So if you are in the mood to dance then this 3 cd set is for you.

Bill Cosby approved! A great boxed set by a great percussionist! Very few musicians have achieved what Mr. Puente has done. Many of contemporary artists are in the music business just to make money, but Mr. Puente does it for the pure joy and excitement of music... oh yeah, the money's good too!

'50 Years of Swing' is a true masterpiece! It is composed of Tito's greatest hits over the past 50 years and some new never-before-released tracks. This set will satisfy anyone, regardless of the kind of music they listen to. It gives you a taste of real music, Tito style. You can't get any better than this.

i've been listening to him for years!

I must admit that line from Stripes and the authorship credit on Abraxas induced me to buy this.

I love it! Everyone should have some Tito... You cannot be still while listening to this.

This retrospective is a Latin Jazz/Salsa music lover's dream come true. All of the classics and more. Puente's influence on modern music is immeasurable and this collection shows why. Check out the originator!

Yo no tengo ningun tipo de duda,que esta es la mejor collecion que ha hecho Tito Puente en toda Su Vida.Te Felicito por lo bien que lo has hecho, Felicidades Tito.Si Eres un fan de la musica Latina,pues no lo dudes,compre"50 Anos De Swing Caja De 3 CD'S" Por:Tito Puente.Estoy seguro que te gustara!!.Ahora Queridisimo publico,por aquellos que no sepan quien es Tito Puente,les voy a escribir unos pagrafos sobre su vida:Su nombre completo es:Ernesto Antonio Puente,nacido en el ano 1923 en cuba(sur de america) mas conocido como"el rey del timbal" La decada de este artista es de los:40,50,60,70,80,y los 90.

About ten years ago my local latin DJ played Puente's tune, I'm Goin' Fishing, and it knocked me out...it took forever to find it, and when the only source was this three CD set, I didn't get it because of the dough. Finally I just bought a used copy, and after only hearing disc two, and completely astounded at this music. I simply guarantee that you do not own, or have ever heard a more spectacular set of music in your life. It's unreal. And I'm just on disc two. This is major stuff. A must own...no matter what the price. Simply ridiculously outrageously powerhouse music! I'd buy a new copy, because any flaws, skips, etc. will drive you nuts.
This is THE music to get. I can't believe that I still have two more discs to play.

I bought this box set with apprehension, not sure what to expect, but equally aware that this is essential listening for Jazz lovers and Latin music enthusiasts alike. I can honestly say that I got much more than I expected. The diversity and complexity of the tracks included is impressive, especially because I'm a member of a musical generation brought up on one sound, one hit wonders. I definitely would recommend this set to anyone.