The Explosive is the 1967 Fania debut from the New Swing Sextet, a collection of fiery bebop and hard bop tunes.
- The album was recorded on April 24, 1967, at the Fania Records studio in the Bronx.
- It was the first release on the Fania Records jazz imprint, later known as Fania Records.
- The album reached number 12 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart in August 1967.
New Swing Sextet was a jazz group based in New York City. They were known for their energetic bebop sound.
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