The 1965 album "El Pussy Cat" is a vibrant collection of Latin jazz and salsa that showcases Santamaría's signature percussion style and bandleading. It arrived as his career was hitting a new peak of popularity.
- "El Pussy Cat" was released on March 22, 1965, by Columbia Records.
- The album features Santamaría's distinctive take on both jazz standards and Latin rhythms.
- This period saw Santamaría experimenting with different ensemble sizes and arrangements within the Afro-Cuban framework.
Mongo Santamaría was a Cuban-born bandleader, composer, and percussionist. He was a central figure in Afro-Cuban jazz and Latin jazz for decades.
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