Baila Mi cHa Cha/

Baja Con Vibes

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The UK Mambo Kings Orchestra, Mambo International, will release their second single, Baila Mi Cha Cha/Bajo Con Vibes on ATA Records on 30th November 2024

The A-side "Baila Mi Cha Cha" is a funky cha cha cha, giving the traditional Cuban rhythm some classic 1960s New York Latin swagger with plenty of soul and jazz in the mix. Once again, the vibes of John Settle is at the forefront of the song alongside the Spanish lead vocals of Venezuelan singer Carlos "Pachanga" Peña, all backed by some booting brass and rhythm section playing.

The B-side is a mambo instrumental called "Bajo Con Vibes", which translates into English as "Bass With Vibes". Cuban bass player Ivan Pavon rocked up to the session with his upright electric bass but then clocked the vintage acoustic double bass of ATA Records owner Neil Innes and had a little play on it and decided he wanted to use it on the session. The result is a fantastically warm bass sound that really gives the band that authentic classic mambo feel. It's another vibes feature alongside a hot timbales solo from London percussion legend Jimmy Le Mesurier.

The band have singles launch parties:

24th November - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds - www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk

29th November - 229 The Venue, London - www.agmp.co.uk

21st December - Band On The Wall Manchester - www.bandonthewall.org

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