Tony Evans & His Orchestra: Spanish Flea in a Tijuana Taxi
Nothing gets a dance floor moving quite like the punchy, infectious syncopation of vintage Latin-pop brass. In “Spanish Flea in a Tijuana Taxi,” Tony Evans & His Orchestra deliver a brilliant, studio-mastered tribute to the classic Tijuana sound, re-engineering these beloved instrumental grooves into precise, functional resources for competitive and social ballroom dancers.
Built on energetic horn sections, distinct marimba accents, and tight percussion breaks, this album captures the playful, breezy atmosphere of the late 1960s instrumental pop explosion. Every single arrangement replaces variable live-band phrasing with a perfectly stable, dependable beat. Whether you are guiding beginners through the fundamentals of the Samba tick, tuning a competitor’s crisp Cha Cha leg actions, or building a lively showcase routine, this collection supplies the perfect blend of color and rhythmic clarity.
Key Highlights of This Latin-Pop Collection:
Acoustic Latin-Pop Radiance: Features complete full-band instrumentation that perfectly honors the sunny, distinct acoustic profile of classic brass standards.
Flawless Rhythmic Stability: Explicitly arranged to showcase distinct, easily trackable downbeats, eliminating standard pop timing confusion for your students.
Dynamic Style Variety: Offers rich foundational tracks tailored beautifully for Samba, Cha Cha, and fast-paced international Latin social mixers.
Premium Audio Engineering: Crisp horn section separation and punchy low-end percussion mixed perfectly to fill large studio floors and ballrooms.
Album Tracklist
| Track | Song Title | Primary Dance Application | Performance Character | Duration |
| 01 | Spanish Flea | Samba / Upbeat Latin | Snappy, Bright Brass | 2:16 |
| 02 | Tijuana Taxi | Samba / Social Jive | Fast-Paced, Playful | 2:43 |
| 03 | What Now My Love | Cha Cha / Latin Rhythm | Bold, Structured | 3:05 |
| 04 | A Taste of Honey | Rhythmic Latin / Rumba | Smooth, Melodic | 2:58 |
| 05 | A Banda | Samba / Fast Social Mixer | Carnivalesque, Upbeat | 3:12 |
| 06 | Casino Royale | Samba / Fast Latin Showcase | Cinematic, Punchy | 2:50 |
| 07 | Zorba the Greek | Specialty Latin / Accelerated Rhythm | Progressive Tempo | 3:34 |
| 08 | The Lonely Bull | Paso Doble / Paso/Tango Blend | Dramatic, Spanish Flair | 3:02 |
| 09 | Mae | Slow Latin / Rumba | Warm, Trumpet-Led | 2:32 |
| 10 | Whipped Cream | Cha Cha / Social Mixer | Light, Bouncy Groove | 2:28 |
| 11 | Green Peppers | Samba / Quick Latin Rhythm | Crisp, Woodwind Accents | 2:45 |
| 12 | Work Song | Cha Cha / Bluesy Latin | Groovy, Heavy Downbeat | 3:10 |
| 13 | Mame | Quickstep / Upbeat Swing-Samba | Joyful Big Band | 2:55 |
| 14 | The Work Song (Reprise) | Latin Practice Loop / Outro | Solid Rhythm Outro | 1:55 |







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