The Mantecas - Yes or No Format:Black Vinyl LP In the ’70s and ’80s

In the ’70s and ’80s he went on a wild 10-year rip

“I had spent 30 years being terrified to open that door

Al Stewart

the Greg Norman tapes have been dusted off

capturing the essence of Ayers’ evolving style as he bridged the gap between his jazz roots and the rhythmic snap of the '70s funk revolution

The Mantecas - Yes or No Format:Black Vinyl LP In the ’70s and ’80sOn 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