Juan Carlos y su Dan Den

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Dan Den is an almost endlessly talented Cuban band, led by Juan Carlos Alfonso, former arranger for Orquesta Revé. They assimilate US R&B influences rather like NG La Banda (though they stop short of jazz), blending them with traditional elements like the "voz de vieja" vocal style. Best of all, Alfonso has an almost limitless reserve of catchy melodies. Their first and best records are nearly impossible to find in the U.S. - you should pick up a copy of the compilation Viejo Lazaro if you see it. (DBW)


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Lineup as of 1996:
Juan Carlos Alfonso, piano, songwriter; Felix Toca, bass; Michel, Puly, Jesusito, vocals; Ruben Perez, congas; Augusto Lage, bongos; Yoyi Vinet, timbales; Pedro Guzman and Gerardo Barreto, trombones.

1. El manisero Autor: Moises Simons
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2. Guajira guantanamera Autor: Joseito Fernandez
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3. Lagrimas negras Autor: Miguel Matamoros
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4. La mujer de Antonio Autor: Miguel Matamoros
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5. Ay Mama Ines Autor: Eliseo Grenet
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6. Son de la loma Autor: Miguel Matamoros
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7. Pare cochero Autor: Marcelino Guerra
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8. La jicotea Autor: Rosendo Ruiz Jr.
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9. Corazon de pueblo Autor: Luis Marquetti
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10. Yo soy el punto cubano Autor: Celina Gonzalez / Reutilio Dominguez
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