Cheo [Original recording remastered]

Cheo Feliciano | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 14, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 1992
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Fania
• ASIN: B000EMGK2Q
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #266,480 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #76 in Music > World Music > Caribbean & Cuba > Cuba > Charanga

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About the Artist

CHEO FELICIANO

Cheo Feliciano, considered one of the most powerful voices of salsa, was characterized by his excellence and his ability to interpret various musical styles. His first steps onto the music scene were at the Juan Morel Campos School in his native Puerto Rico, where he learned solfeggio and basic music technique. At the age of 17 he went to New York, a city that struck his fancy, and the place where many of his compatriots had received their training. Faced with the decision of either seeking academic training or remaining self-taught, he decided the best school would be the inner workings of this difficult and complex world, rubbing elbows with the great Latin artists of the 50s: Tito Puente, Ismael Rivera, Tito Rodríguez, Joe Cuba, Arsenio Rodríguez, and Mon Rivera, among others. His humility, one of his most notable features, allowed him to absorb the experience and wisdom of these maestros. They were not only his mentors, but powerful influences in what would be his future professional career. He was a solo vocalist and musician for many orchestras, known for his stage presence and sensitivity, which he demonstrated in his notable performances with the orchestras of Eddie Palmieri, Ismael Rivera, Joe Cuba, and others. During one of the most outstanding stages of his career, he joined the cast of Fania Records, where he was resoundingly successful with countless albums that took him around the world as a distinguished member of the ultra-famous Fania All Stars.

CHEO FELICIANO

Cheo Feliciano, considerado una de la voces más privilegiadas en el panorama salsero, se caracterizó por su excelente calidad y capacidad para interpretar los géneros más diversos. Sus primeros pasos en el ambiente musical los forjó en la Escuela de Juan Morel Campos en su natal Puerto Rico, donde aprendió solfeo y las técnicas básicas inherentes a la música. A los diecisiete años viaja a Nueva York, cuyo panorama se le antojaba propicio, donde se habían formado muchos de sus compatriotas. En un principio, con la idea de optar por una preparación académica, pero como autodidacta por excelencia decidió que su mejor escuela sería conocer las interioridades y desenvolvimiento de este mundo difícil y complejo, y sobre todo codearse con las grandes figuras latinas de los años cincuenta: Tito Puente, Ismael Rivera, Tito Rodríguez, Joe Cuba, Arsenio Rodríguez, Mon Rivera, entre otros. Su humildad, una de las características más notables de su personalidad, le permitió absorber de la experiencia y sabiduría de estos grandes Maestros que no solo fueron sus mentores, también ejercieron decisiva influencia para delinear y pautar lo que sería su futura carrera profesional. Participó como cantante solista y músico en varias orquestas destacándose por su dominio de escena y una particular sensibilidad como hubo de demostrarlo en sus notables participaciones en las orquestas de Eddie Palmieri, Ismael Rivera y Joe Cuba, entre otras. Una de las etapas más sobresalientes y brillantes en su carrera, la propició integrarse al elenco de talentos del sello Fania, donde obtuvo resonantes éxitos en incontables producciones que lo llevaron a recorrer el mundo como miembro destacado de la super famosa, "Fania All Stars".

Product Description

This is the album that jump started Cheo's solo career. Tite Curet Alonso's awesome compositions and support by an all-star cast that includes such favorites as Larry Harlow (piano), Orestes Vilato (timbales), Bobby Valentin (bass), Louie Ramirez (vibes), Ismael Quintana (maracas) and Johnny Rodriguez (bongos) among others, make this session one of Cheo's very best. This is album is full of perennial classics such as ''Anacaona'', ''Pa Que Afinquen'', ''Mi Triste Problema'' and many more. Not to be missed! --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheo's timeless solo debut..in STEREO!!!, September 27, 2006

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Justo Roteta (Los Angeles, California United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cheo (Audio CD)

This 1971 release remains one of the all-time most important Salsa recordings of the 1970s. It includes the timeless hit "Anacaona" as well as "Si Por Mi Llueve", "Esto Es El Guaguanco" and the gorgeous boleros "Pocma De Otono", "Pienso En Ti", "Franqueza Cruel" and "Mi Triste Problema". Even if you have the original CD you should buy this remastered version as it offers both much better sound quality and it's in STEREO. At long last we can hear Cheo Feliciano's timeless solo debut the way it deserves to be heard...with crystal-clear sound quality.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic, December 28, 2009

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Al Ortega - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cheo (MP3 Download)

I grew up with this album. I thought albums like this would continue to be made over the years but it became clear over time that this album was unique. When this album rolls (Mano Caliente, Esto es el guaguanco)you cannot sit still even today. His boleros (ballads) made me cry at age 13. Other tunes were deliciously sung in Cheo's cool knowing style (Pa que fin que).

Cheo at his best.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic album by Cheo Feliciano., July 21, 2008

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coa1881 "SALSERO SUPREME" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cheo (Audio CD)

If you want to familiarize yourself with this great vocalist and sonero, you must buy this album. It's one of his best.
Cheo Feliciano had been a veteran of many Latin sessions by Joe Cuba, Tito Rodriguez, the Alegre All Stars and many others. After recovering from an addiction to drugs, he released this album on which he is basically backed by the Fania All Stars. He gives it his all. It features great numbers and awesome boleros. A true masterpiece from start to finish!