Latin Classics Vol. 1 is a two-disc MP3 collection featuring 41 classic recordings for Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Jive, carefully selected from some of the best-known artists in Latin and ballroom music. Released by Casa Musica, the album brings together authentic performances by Caterina Valente, Tito Puente, Peggy Lee, José Feliciano, Edmundo Ros, Sarah Vaughan, Shirley Bassey, Louis Prima, and many other legendary musicians.
Rather than modern dance remixes, this collection preserves the original character of classic Latin recordings, making it an excellent choice for ballroom practice, social dancing, teaching, and anyone who appreciates traditional Latin dance music.
Disc 1 – Samba & Cha Cha
Samba
- Canto De Ossanha – Caterina Valente
- La Bamba – Geoff Love & His Orchestra
- Chihuahua – Luis Oliveira & His Bandodalua Boys
- Mas Que Nada – Elza Soares
- Amor E Sam – Astrud Gilberto with James Last & His Orchestra
- Samba De Una Nota – Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra
- Playtime In Brazil – Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra
- O Meu Violao – Caterina Valente with Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra
- I Yi Yi Yi Yi – Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra
- I Dream Of Jeannie – Big Kahuna & The Copa Cat Pack
- This Train – Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra
Cha Cha
- Tea For Two – Tito Puente & His Orchestra
- For Sentimental Reasons – Dean Martin
- Trinidad – Willie Bobo
- Boulevard Of Broken Dreams – Esquivel & His Orchestra
- Fever – Sarah Vaughan
- Get Out Of My Way – Joe Torres
- Heart – Peggy Lee
- What A Difference A Day Makes – Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra
- Cuchy Frito Man – Ray Terrace
- Watusi Boogaloo – Willie Rosario
Disc 2 – Rumba & Jive
Rumba
- Samba Pa Ti – Jose Feliciano
- Embrasse-Moi – Peggy Lee
- Volvere – Jose Feliciano
- The Party’s Over – Peggy Lee
- Angela – Jose Feliciano
- You Stepped Out Of A Dream – Peggy Lee
- Salud – Jose Feliciano
- Love Story – Shirley Bassey
- Come Closer To Me – Julie London
- Love Walked In – Dinah Washington
- Let There Be Love – The Andrews Sisters
- Cuando Vuelve A Tu Lado – Eydie Gorme y Los Panchos
Jive
- The Tick Of The Clock – Ray Brown
- Be My Guest – Fats Domino
- Better Twist Now Baby – Sam Butera & The Witnesses
- Whistle Stop – Louis Prima
- Dig That Crazy Chick – Sam Butera & The Witnesses
- 5 Months, 2 Weeks, 2 Days – Louis Prima
- Bim Bam – Sam Butera & The Witnesses
- Jump, Jive An’ Wail – Louis Prima
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