1: Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of) (3:38) 2: Guaglione (2:18) 3: Johnny's Mambo (2:55) 4: Mambo Margarita (3:13) 5: Patricia (2:23) 6: Amante Latino (3:54) 7: Mambo Swing (3:11) 8: Estrellita (3:34) 9: Mambo Paradiso (2:40) 10: De Todo Un Poco (2:28) 11: Mambo De La Luz (6:41) 12: Carmelita (3:33) 13: Mambo Nuevo (2:50) 14: Ronny's Mambo (2:23) 15: La Bailarina (3:50) 16: Mambo No. 5 (2:06)
Description:
"IT'S MAMBO TIME" on CD by Disky is a lively compilation dedicated to the golden era of mambo and related Latin dance sounds. This disc gathers a curated selection of classic and lesser-known tracks that capture the irresistible swing of big-band horns, syncopated percussion and infectious piano montunos. Instead of focusing on one artist, the album presents a broad stylistic spectrum - from elegant ballroom-style mambo to more fiery club-oriented arrangements - making it ideal both for attentive listening and for dancing. The sequence of tracks is designed to keep the energy flowing, alternating between up-tempo numbers and more relaxed, grooving pieces to create a coherent musical journey through Latin dance history.
The stylistic range here embraces mambo in its various shades, often touching neighbouring genres such as cha-cha-cha, early Latin jazz and other Caribbean-influenced rhythms. Fans of vintage sound will appreciate the warm, organic production typical of the period from which many of these recordings originate, while newcomers gain an accessible entry into the world of Afro-Cuban-inspired dance music. Whether you are a collector of Latin compilations, a dancer looking for suitable tracks for practice, or simply someone who enjoys rhythmic, horn-driven arrangements, this CD offers a well-rounded portrait of the mambo tradition.
Disky, the label behind this release, is known for assembling carefully compiled collections that focus on value and musical coherence. Specialising for many years in themed anthologies, catalogue reissues and genre overviews, Disky has built a reputation for offering listeners accessible gateways into extensive musical repertoires. With "IT'S MAMBO TIME", the label once again emphasises a thoughtful song selection and a clear musical concept: presenting a compact yet diverse introduction to the world of mambo that works both as background soundtrack and as a focused listening experience.