The late “Father of Latin music” is here showcased in a greatest hits release that demonstrates his hot pachuco sound. His untrained but somehow catchy voice is backed by fiery horns, hip percussion, and general big band goodness. Not a bad track in the bunch.

1. Fun, fast, big band jam. So, so dishy! Slows a bit, then up again.
2. Spoken word and then a light and sunny upbeat dance.
3. Chorus into a hot, classic, almost rock-and-roll mash. Yow!
4. Slow accordion-infused sway.
5. Instant heat. Fast and furious big band dance. Holy cats.
6. A relaxed cha cha w/emotional vocals and strings.
7. Slow and romantic, acoustic guitar and passionate vocals.
8. Upbeat R&R dance w/wild sax and a catchy energy. So good.
9. Rich layers of horns, percussion in this deliciously mid/up instru.
10. Big and brassy. Fast, how can you not love the “Marijuana Boogie?”
11. Relaxed ranchera in English.
12. Slow and emotional, in English.
13. Hip and happening instrumental version of #1.
14. Slow and lush instrumental version of #6.