Post #387205 by DejaVoodoo on Sun, Jun 15, 2008 8:09 PM

While not Tiki or exotica, I believe this wonderful, long out of print LP from 1956 falls under the category of easy listening or lounge.

I recently bought a near pristine copy of Latin Escapade by the George Shearing Quintet, made a quick rip of it to my computer (that doesn't sound half bad, thanks in no small part to the condition of the vinyl!), and decided to share the wealth with all of you here at Tiki Central!

I almost didn't buy the album, but it looked so familiar and I knew I'd never see it again if I put it back in the bin. Plus, how could I resist that artwork or that cover model!? :lol:

Latin Escapade is typical George Shearing with the addition of some great Les Baxter-esque percussion. I have a few other George Shearing LPs and CDs, and after awhile, his vibes meets piano formula can lull me into quite the mellow mood. Not so with Latin Escapade! This is swank cocktail music with a beat that just dares the listener to get up and mambo!

Click here and follow the on screen instructions to download the entire album (with front LP cover art only - I was lazy and didn't feel like scanning the back. Sorry.) via Rapidshare.de.

Enjoy the music!
Peace,
Peter

[ Edited by: DejaVoodoo 2008-06-15 20:10 ]