Fania All Stars - Delicate & Jumpy '1976/2023

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Delicate and Jumpy is the most blatant attempt to commercialize the sound of the
Latin supergroup Fania All Stars, although their traditional style ultimately
prevails. The marketing angle is immediately exposed in the credited lineup:
where other albums featured appropriate cameos by the likes of Celia Cruz and
Ruben Blades, Delicate and Jumpy's guest star is Steve Winwood, who contributes
guitar but not keyboards. Unlikely string arrangements make "I'll See You Again"
reminiscent of Barry White's work with the Love Unlimited Orchestra, but similar
production efforts fall flat on the ill-conceived covers of "You've Lost That
Lovin' Feeling" and "Lullaby From Rosemary's Baby." Fortunately, a version of
Tito Puente's "Picadillo" and spicy numbers like "Sabrosa" and "Fania All Stars'
Cha Cha Cha" overpower the intrusive mainstream elements and refocus on the
prowess of the Latin music superstars led by Johnny Pacheco. Purists who prefer
Fania All Star efforts such as the excellent Tribute to Tito Rodriguez may scoff
at some of Delicate and Jumpy's missteps, but the album contains enough
impressive material and vivacious performances to satisfy diehard salsa fans as
well as any curiosity seekers who may have been lured by the largely
unsuccessful marketing strategy.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Fania All Stars - Desafío (3:32)
1.02 - Fania All Stars - I’ll See You Again (4:39)
1.03 - Fania All Stars - El Himno de Amor (Anthem Of Love) (4:06)
1.04 - Fania All Stars - You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling (4:25)
1.05 - Fania All Stars - Picadillo (5:35)
1.06 - Fania All Stars - Fania All Stars' Cha Cha Cha (4:17)
1.07 - Fania All Stars - Foofer Soofer (3:57)
1.08 - Fania All Stars - Lullaby From Rosemary's Baby (3:49)
1.09 - Fania All Stars - Sabrosa (3:19)

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