Released in conjunction with the book and the traveling exhibition of the same name La Combinacion Perfecta is a superb collection of classic Latin jazz from some of it's most important innovators. Featuring tracks by: Irakere, Jerry Gonzalez, David Sanchez, Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra and more!
1) Tanga - Machito ; The Afro-Cubans
2) Manteca - Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra with Chano Pozo
3) The Peanut Vendor (El Manisero) - Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
4) Mango Mang - I - Charlie Parker with Machito and His Afro-Cuban Orchestra
5) Mambo - Machito and His Afro-Cuban Orchestra Featuring Charlie Parker
6) Mambo Beat - Tito Puente
7) Mambo Inn - the George Shearing Quintet
8) Afro-Blue - Mongo Santamaria
9) Soul Sauce (Guachi Guaro) - Cal Tjader
10) Juana Mil Ciento - Irakere
11) Giant Steps (Pasos Gigantes) - Justo Almario and Alex Acuqa
12) Bye-Ya - Jerry Gonzalez
13) Friday Morning - Paquito D'rivera and Arturo Sandoval
14) Los Aretes - de la Luna
15) Con Poco Coco - Chucho Valdis