The Mantecas - Yes or No Format:Black Vinyl LP and of course sings

and of course sings

The record included soulful interpretations of I’m Gonna Make You Love Me and Major Harris’ Love Won’t Let Me Wait

Originally formed in 1978

Myke Terry [vocals]

As well as the palpable chemistry of the sessions recorded at his then-brand-new Hit Factory studio in New York

The Mantecas - Yes or No Format:Black Vinyl LP and of course singsOn their fabulous fourth album, The Mantecas (formerly Manteca) have moved the needle all the way in the direction of Latin jazz (or jazz latino). In their early years, the London based eight piece played a mix of salsa, Cuban timba, boogaloo, Latin funk and descarga (jazzy, improvised Latin jam session), with plenty of vocals, strictly geared for the dance floor. Along the way, the jazz descarga aspect emerged as a stronger force, though all sorts of