ORQUESTA DEE JAY: Forget it

Orquesta Dee Jay

Forget it

© 2007 Latin Soul Records (620953313622)

Latin Salsa and Latin Jazz

notes

You may be asking yourself, “Who on earth is Orquesta Dee Jay?” Some Latin music enthusiasts are still asking that question today.

When I first heard Orquesta Dee Jay sweet Latin Soul single “Forget it” in 1971 I was under the impression it was recorded by Jimmy Sabater one of lead singers for Joe Cuba Sextet.

After listening to the entire “Forget it” album 10 years ago, I didn’t think much of it and was not impressed. One of the problems I am guilty of, I skipped tracks when the opening of the song didn’t appeal to me. This was a bad habit. I really didn’t listen to the entire album. I was guilty for switching tracks.

Recently I was traveling to work on the bus, I decided to pop The Forget disc I recorded from vinyl on my disc player. It was at that point I said to myself “jumpin jupiters, this band is swinging. Why the heck didn’t I like this album 36 years ago when I first heard it?”

There is something interesting about this Orquesta. Orquesta Dee Jay has an authentic swinging soul sound in their salsa not only in their lyrics but in their music arrangements. There is no question, the album
“Forget it” should have won a Grammy in my book for best swinging Latin Salsa, best single “Forget it” and best coro in the 70s by Yayo El Indio, Adaberlto Santiago & Elio Romero. Every track on this album is a killer.

Don’t take my word for it. Listen to the previews and judge for yourself.

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  • un Disco extraterrestre..!!
    author: WATTELET jose-christine

    Un album fuera de serie... que disco.!! esto no es musica, esto es melodia celestial.. una maravilla.

  • Orquesta Dee-Jay
    author: Richard Colon

    This is great. Finally I found it on CD after all these years. I grew up with Orquesta Dee Jay. Hanged out with the group as we hanged out where they practice (De Jesus Bridal Shop - where literally Dona Paula was making wedding gowns) Those good all days. This is truly good old 70's Salsa. Hope to see their other albums (I think they had two others)on CD. Gracias CD Baby!!!! Awesome music. Brings Backs memories.

  • This CD is great!!!!!
    author: Anthony

    This CD is a killer!!! I love it! It´s great to hear and great to dance

  • Back At The Hunt's Point Palace
    author: Izzy Berrios

    Now This Is Latin Music At It's Best. None Of This Diluted Salsa Of Today. Whenever You See Musicians Playing On Stage WITHOUT SHEET MUSIC In Front Of Them, You Know They're Good! And Orch Dee Jay Is Without A Doubt One Of The Very Best And Swingingest Bands That New York Has Ever Seen. Great To Have You Back. Salsaludos Siempre, Your Friend, Izzy www.NYMamboMadness.Com

  • i love it music quality is fantastik
    author: louis padilla

    orch dee jay rapid shipped cd is awesome love the old school sounds, keep them coming looking forward for other artists

  • Thank you,,,,,,,excellent service.

  • Its a poping cd with hits that I never herd of , I'm new to this cd but I like i
    author: Carlos Estrada
  • I grew up on this stuff ,the world Trade still had cranes on top of the building
    author: Chico Murphy

    This was a tight band back in the day, a blast from the past! This Cd is a treasure in itself! Francisco Murphy Jr. Naval Air Terminal Norfolk,Virginia/ Operation Iraqi Freedom

  • Very big Suprise...Classic 70's Salsa
    author: Edwin Ocasio

    A lot of good memories listening to Classic 70 Salsa. Enjoy listening to young Rafael De Jesus. Music is outstanding and highly recommend this CD.

  • Orq. Dee Jay is a classic Smoker
    author: Gury Gury

    This is my favourite release of the year so far. Orq. Dee Jay swings. Finally this CD is available... Buy more than one GG

  • author: Jerry Hernandez

    glad you guys like the album, please write to me via Jerrytb1@aol.com if you want to get the lastest news about Orquesta Dee Jay.

  • WENT TO A HALF DOZEN PERFORMANCES AND THE SONGS ARE GREAT
    author: hector hernandez

    THE CD IS FANTASTIC - BRINGS BACK TEENAGE BROOKLYN MEMORIES OF WHEN SALSA WAS FOR DANCING AND THE YOUNG WERE INSPIRED TO BECOME MUSICIANS.

  • Powerful, Vibrant, Swinging, Hardcore
    author: Cindy

    Sometimes when I buy a CD I get 3 good tracks if I'm lucky. Sometimes 1 of out 100 CDs all tracks are great. This is the second CD I purchased every track is a killer. This is a CD I would listen to a billion times and not get tired of it. Muy Buenisima!!!!

  • Salsa Buena
    author: Samuel Quinones

    Quienquiera que escribió las notas en esta página, lo dijeron perfectamente, este CD debe haber ganado un Grammy. Esto es salsa verdadero.

  • Hot Damn!
    author: Richard Munoz

    I never heard of you guys, all I have to say HOT DAMN. When are you guys going to record another cd?

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