Musicians:
Bush (Francisco Buckley) - Leader, Conga, percusion
Jorge Ayala - Flauta
José Cedeño Jr. - Violin
George De Leon - Timbal
Benito Guardia - Piano
Andrés Buckley - Piano
Miguel Aguilar - Trompeta
Chichi Castillo - Trompeta Gilberto Beitia - Trompeta
Victor Castillo - Trompeta
Juan Santamaria Jr -. Trompeta
Alexis Castillo - Trompeta
José Cajar Jr. - Trompeta
Tito Rodriguez - Trompeta
Enrique Arthur - Trompeta
Faustino Sánchez - Trompeta
Marcos "Jhonny" Ramos - Trombon
Lester Gómez - Trombon
José "Chamo" Medina - Sax baritono
Wilfred Anglin - Bajo
José "Chacho" Medina - Bajo Oswaldo Ayala, Tony Vargas - Accordion
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.
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 1, contains the best of their output
over the years and is considered essential listening for any salsa fan.
Original sleeve notes:
'Once again The Bush and his New Sound Orchestra returns with its Volume
2 CD "The
Best of Bush", holding sixteen of its most popular favorites.
In this musical selection you will find a variety of Vallenato and Salsa rhythms along with
the accordion accompaniment by Oswaldo Ayala and Tony Vargas.
Be ready to listen the tune hy Arsenio Rorlriguez: "El Reloj de
Pastora", "Dejame Mujer" by Rogelio Martinez, and the famous composition "Dejame" by Colombian composer
Don Matco Torres and from our admired Ruhen Blades his tune: "Para Los Barrios".
"Bush y su Nuevo Sonido" creator of the 'Chola Caderona" explores deeply into his
musical memories of the 70's, giving way to his musical tastes in this Volume II, melodic
themes full folklore and contagious enthusiasm dedicated to lovers of The Latin Dance.
Each selection represents the diverse rhythms expressed in these musical
interpretations. l leave it up to you, the listeners, the freedom to decide for yourselves.
Here is Don Francisco Buckley Bush and his new Salsa Sound.