Musicians:
Bush (Francisco Buckley) - Leader, Conga, percusion Marcos Barraza - Cantante, percusion
Benito Guardia - Piano, Syntetizador
Anel Sanders - Bongo
Gilberto Beytia - Trompeta
Victor Castillo - Trompeta
Marlo Benavides - Bajo, Coro
George De Leon - Timbal, Coro
Jose Cedeņo - Violin
La Gran Orquesta de Francisco Buckley aka "Bush Y Sus
Magnificos" are considered to be one of the finest salsa bands to
come out of Panama. Formed in 1967 by Francisco Buckley the band conquered
salsa dancers and music aficionados with their punchy no nonsense big band
sound.
This compilation, along with Volume 2, contains the best of their output
over the years and is considered essential listening for any salsa fan.
Hailing from Panama 'Bush' was highly popular amongst saleros in New
York City during the 1990s. Bush use a brass and string to create a
hard-edged funky salsa sound that both danceable and surprisingly
progressive.