Founded by composer and percussionist Vincent Montana Jr., Salsoul Orchestra was a big band with a twist: they played disco. Active from 1974 to the early 1980's, they served as the backing band for several vocalists on Salsoul Records and recorded their own material, which included eleven LPs of hard-hitting Philly soul, Latin percussion, and funk. Featuring up to 50 members, the orchestra helped shape the sound of an era. Flamboyant string arrangements, funked-up guitars, and cheeky vocals, topped by an unfaltering horn section, made for memorable hits such as 'Tangerine' and 'Salsoul Hustle'. Mind-blowing renditions of Christmas classics, like 'Little Drummer Boy', earned the band a place in the charts: their third record, 'Christmas Jollies', became the bestselling holiday album in 1976 and 1977. Despite Montana disbanding the group in 1982, their legacy has endured well into the present day, shaping house and dance music and being sampled by many prominent artists.
Track Listing:
1. Tangerine - The Salsoul Orchestra
2. Salsoul Rainbow - The Salsoul Orchestra
3. Get Happy - The Salsoul Orchestra
4. Standing and Waiting - The Salsoul Orchestra
5. Salsoul Hustle - The Salsoul Orchestra
6. Chicago Bus Stop - The Salsoul Orchestra
7. Don't Beat Around the Bush - The Salsoul Orchestra
1. It's Good for the Soul - The Salsoul Orchestra
2. Tale of Three Cities - The Salsoul Orchestra
3. Nice 'N' Nasty - The Salsoul Orchestra
4. You're Just the Right Size (Feat. Charo) - The Salsoul Orchestra
5. Ritzy Mambo - The Salsoul Orchestra
6. Guantanamera - The Salsoul Orchestra
7. Closing Theme - The Salsoul Orchestra
8. Dance a Little Bit Closer (Feat. Charo) - The Salsoul Orchestra
