Description isnw_ecp ARTIST: ANDY HARLOW & ORQUESTA (w/MARKOLINO DIMOND) )TITLE: LOS CUEROS / LAS MUJERES LABEL & RELEASE YEAR: VAYA # 5138 (1977) RECORD CONDITION: VG++ LABELS CONDITION: RADIO STATION & DJ MARKS ON LABEL SIDE B COVER CONDITION: REMARKS: THE OTHER HARLOW....ANDY!!! Talented multi-instrumentalist Andy Harlow was raised in a family of Latin musicians; he was the son of bass player Buddy Harlow and brother of pianist Larry Harlow. This enthusiastic performer started playing while attending high school. After achieving a bachelor's degree in Music Education and a master's in Ethnic Music, Andy Harlow was captivated by the saxophone. Learning different techniques, he was soon playing along with Tito Rodríguez, Ismael Rivera, and Tito Puente, among other prominent Latin artists. After participating in Fania All-Stars, Andy Harlow made his solo debut with the release of Sorpresa la Flauta, forming his own band, Latin Fever. He moved from New York to Miami in the late-'70s, assembling a new group called Salsamania, playing Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms! MARKOLINO….otra tragedia!!: INTERESTING IN THE WEB....ANDY HARLOW INTERVIEW!!! READ IT! Sin ánimos de establecer comparaciones odiosas, me atrevo a expresar que Markolino junto Charlie Palmieri, se erige como lo más grande que ha dado nuestra música tocando un piano. Eso es inobjetable. Lamentablemente el vicio y la mala vida nos privaron prematuramente de seguir nutriendo nuestro espirítu melómano con el virtuosismo de sus ejecuciones. Es más, dentro de mi modesta discografía tengo dos (02) discos que no quisiera que me faltaran nunca; Intercambio Cultural de la Típica 73 y El Quinto de Bethoven, donde la inspiración y el virtuosismo -no solo de Markolino- de los músicos se llevaron por (delante a cualquier intento por hacer música sin sentido. Ese Markolino si que fue un verdugo cará! “Pianista de Willie Colon en los early 70s, con la Orquesta Dicupe, etc…Markolino… En 1976 reaparece brevemente en los estudios, solo para participar en proyectos de dos de sus amigos. En “Latin Fever” de Andy Harlow, arregla y toca el Piano en “Las Mujeres”. Nuevamente deslumbra con un solo en lo que es el mejor tema del disco. En “Los Salseros de Acero” de Frankie Dante y la Flamboyán, Dimond tiene una lamentable participación tocando sintetizadores, muy distante de lo que habían sido sus trabajos anteriores. A partir de ese año, Markolino se desvanece del ambiente musical. Nueve largos años se mantiene desaparecido, alejado de los estudios y de la música. Ni sus colegas, ni sus amigos más cercanos conocían de su paradero. Es en 1985 cuando se presenta sin aviso y con muy mal aspecto en la casa de Andy Harlow en Miami, quien se había mudado a esa ciudad en 1977. Andy estaba trabajando en un proyecto llamado “Miami Sessions” junto a su hermano Larry. Markolino le cuenta que estaba quebrado, viviendo con una mujer en un Motel y que necesitaba dinero. Andy Harlow le da los papeles, le presta un pequeño Piano Eléctrico y le pide que le haga los arreglos del disco. Dimond regresa con los arreglos, toca todos los temas en la grabación a excepción de “Philadelphia Mambo” grabado por Larry Harlow, cobra el dinero y se marcha para siempre. Tres temas de ese disco registran los solos de despedida de la carrera de Markolino: “Decide tu”, “Nadie da Nada” y “Mortifica”. La luz de su talento brilla, pero el alma ya no está allí. En algunas frases se oyen citas a solos anteriores, como si sintiera que el final estaba cerca. Andy Harlow no supo mas de él, hasta que aproximadamente un año después, recibe una llamada de la madre de Dimond, ahora retirada y viviendo en Augusta, Georgia. Markolino había muerto en el área de San Francisco / Oakland, donde finalmente se había reencontrado con su padre cubano. Consiguió un trabajo en un Centro Comercial, en una tienda de pianos como vendedor. Había logrado componer un poco su vida, pero un día colapsó en la tienda a causa de una sífilis cerebral no diagnosticada que, seguramente, estaría padeciendo durante años. Según Andy Harlow, mucha gente trató de ayudar a Markolino en su Vida: Su madre, sus amigos. Incluso Jerry Massucci. Pero el destino de Dimond ya estaba escrito. Mark Alexander Dimond murió prematuramente a los 36 años, como consecuencia de su adicción a la heroína. Alejado de la música y con un talento que siempre impresionó a sus propios colegas, y que tenía muchísimo más que dar. Su música, vivirá por siempre!! THE BAND: Andy Harlow Sax, flute, vibes Ismael Rosado Lead vocals Izzy Feliu Bass Frank Rosario Bongos Tony Jimenez Timbales, bata, and percussion Frank Rodriguez Congas and bata Paquito Pastor Piano Markolino Dimond Piano on "Las Mujeres" Nestor Sanchez Coro and percussion Adalberto Santiago Percussion Gene Golden Bata Drums Ron King Drums Tom Malone Trombone and synthesizer Lewis Kahn Trombone Pupi Legarretta Violin Elizabeth Kleinman Violin Randy Brecker Trumpet Lou Marini Alto sax Elliot Randall Lead guitar Larry Harlow Fender rhodes and percussion...plus other musicians FROM THE WEB : “actually, I like just about all the songs in the albums: Andy Harlow's Latin Fever, La Musica Brava, and Sorpresa La Flauta. Excellent band with a flavor and a half in them. Wow!” GENERAL COMMENTS: Before asking condition questions check the grade and our grading scale below. Check our other items, buy multiple items and get a shipping discount. The grading should be the most accurate possible...A Sound Clip is included, SO YOU CAN HEAR THE ACTUAL SOUND OF THE RECORD!. NEW EBAY REGULATION: If you are unhappy with the condition please contact us first and give us an opportunity to make everything right. We will give our full effort to make you happy. We grade similar to the Goldmine record grading standards. SHIPPING: Please use the shipping calculator under the shipping and payments tab above to get a price quote for international shipping. If you have trouble please contact us. If you are buying more than 1 item please e-mail us for a shipping discount quote. When you are all done shopping contact us, or submit a request for total and we can update your total to reflect your shipping discount. VINYL GRADING SCALE STILL SEALED (SS) Mint (M) Perfect in every way. Never been played, possibly even still sealed. We usually won't grade this unless we really mean it. Near Mint (NM or M-) A nearly perfect record. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. VG++ (Excellent) RECORD WILL BE JUST IN-BETWEEN VG+ & NM (CLOSER TO NM).....Almost No Wear, No Significant Noise, No Clicks! Very Good Plus (VG+) This will show some signs that it was played and handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. The vinyl surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't greatly affect one's listening experiences. Very light warps that do not affect the sound or tracking may be present. The label may have some light ring wear or discoloration. Very Good (VG) Many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced for this grade. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in quiet passages or during a song's intro and fade, they will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that may affect the sound. The label may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. TO BE SOLD AS IS! Good (G), Good Plus (G+) Good does not mean Bad! A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be put onto a turntable and should play through without skipping. It will have significant surface noise, scratches and visible groove wear. Labels will have heavy wear. (If its is a vinyl you have been seeking for years, and the price is right, get it...but look to upgrade down the road) TO BE SOLD AS IS! PICTURE SLEEVE (IF ANY) GRADING SCALE: STILL SEALED (SS) Even though a record is sealed the jacket may still have wear. This can result in a grade such as (SS VG+) (This means it is sealed but maybe it has some light ring wear from sitting for years or a very small cut in it somewhere.) Mint (M) Perfect in every way. Near Mint (NM or M-) A nearly perfect jacket. It should show no obvious signs of wear. The cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable similar defects. Definitely no cut-out holes. VG++ (Excellent) Almost No Wear, No Splits, No Significant Edge Wear Very Good Plus (VG+) Jacket will have some slight wear, lightly turned up corners, or a slight seam split. Possible a well-repaired seam split that is no longer highly noticeable. The jacket may have slight signs of ring wear, or may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation or corner indicating it was taken out of print and sold at a discount. A VG++ will have no splits, minimal ring wear if any, etc. Very Good (VG) The jacket can have any of the defects listed in VG+. It may have a little larger seam splits then the VG+ jacket could have. The jacket may also be marred by writing, or have tape, stickers, or their residue attached. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time, only two or three of them. It may have larger seam splits that are carefully repaired and nearly un-noticeable. TO BE SOLD AS IS! Good (G), Good Plus (G+) The jacket will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects will start to overwhelm the look of jacket. TO BE SOLD AS IS! SHIPPING & HANDLING CHART: # 45s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 or More U.S.A FIRST CLASS * $2.50 $3.00 $3.25 $3.50 $3.50 $4.00 $4.50 U.S.A PRIORITY * $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 ASK CANADA $8.00 $8.50 $9.00 $9.25 $9.50 ASK ASK EUROPE $9.35 $12.00 $12.00 $12.50 $14.00 ASK ASK ASIA $9.99 $14.00 $14.00 $14.50 $14.00 ASK ASK AUSTRALIA $9.99 $14.00 $14.00 $14.50 $14.00 ASK ASK MEXICO $9.35 $11.15 $11.50 $12.00 $13.50 ASK ASK CARIBBEAN $9.35 $11.15 $11.50 $12.00 $13.50 ASK ASK SOUTH AMERICA $9.35 $11.15 $11.50 $12.00 $13.50 ASK ASK FLAT RATE PRIORITY UP TO 6 RECORDS, INSURANCE INCLUDED!!! *INCLUDES U.S. POSTAL TRACKING #...... U.S.A. PRIORITY IN FLAT RATE ENVELOPE..UP TO EIGHT45s!! 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