Description

The Salsoul OrchestraAnthology I Limited Lemon & Black Galaxy Vinyl 2LP Set

Overview:

Founded by composer and percussionist Vincent Montana Jr., Salsoul Orchestra was a big band with a twist: they played disco. Active from 1974 to the early 1980’s, they served as the backing band for several vocalists on Salsoul Records and recorded their own material, which included eleven LPs of hard-hitting Philly soul, Latin percussion, and funk. Featuring up to 50 members, the orchestra helped shape the sound of an era. Flamboyant string arrangements, funked-up guitars, and cheeky vocals, topped by an unfaltering horn section, made for memorable hits such as ‘Tangerine’ and ‘Salsoul Hustle’. Mind-blowing renditions of Christmas classics, like ‘Little Drummer Boy’, earned the band a place in the charts: their third record, ‘Christmas Jollies’, became the bestselling holiday album in 1976 and 1977. Despite Montana disbanding the group in 1982, their legacy has endured well into the present day, shaping house and dance music and being sampled by many prominent artists.

Featured Tracks:

Disc: 1

1 Tangerine2 Salsoul Rainbow3 Get Happy4 Standing and Waiting5 Salsoul Hustle6 Chicago Bus Stop7 Don’t Beat Around the Bush

Disc: 2

1 It’s Good for the Soul2 Tale of Three Cities3 Nice ‘N’ Nasty4 You’re Just the Right Size (Feat. Charo)5 Ritzy Mambo6 Guantanamera7 Closing Theme8 Dance a Little Bit Closer (Feat. Charo)