{"product_id":"mongo-santamaria-sofrito","title":"Mongo Santamaria - Sofrito","description":"\u003cp\u003eMongo Santamaria’s Sofrito is a fiery celebration of Afro-Cuban rhythm meeting jazz-funk sophistication. Released in 1976, it captures the legendary percussionist at a moment when Latin grooves and dancefloor jazz were colliding in thrilling new ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the mid-70s, Santamaria had already reshaped the landscape of Latin jazz, and Sofrito finds him embracing the era’s deeper funk currents without losing the heartbeat of Afro-Caribbean percussion. Produced during a fertile period of cross-genre experimentation, the album blends congas, horns, and electric keyboards into a sound that feels both streetwise and elegantly arranged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title track Sofrito stands as the album’s undeniable centerpiece - a simmering, hypnotic groove that gradually builds into a percussion-driven masterpiece beloved by DJs and crate diggers alike. Elsewhere, arrangements like O Mi Shango and the soulful ballad Como En Vietnam highlight Santamaria’s dynamic band, shifting effortlessly between spiritual jazz textures and fiery Latin rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressed for vinyl listeners who appreciate deep grooves and rich analog warmth, this edition revives one of Santamaria’s most revered recordings. Sofrito remains a cornerstone of Latin jazz-funk - a record that still lights up dancefloors and listening rooms alike with its irresistible pulse and masterful percussion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45296244818225,"sku":"888072242555","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/2026\/7313\/files\/4081973-2973600.jpg?v=1684198978","url":"https:\/\/vinyl.com\/products\/mongo-santamaria-sofrito","provider":"Vinyl.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}