Description Powered by eCommercePlayer.comTITLE: ESSENCE OF LIFE ARTIST: BENITEZ (EDDIE BENITEZ...1962-2019) BORN IN SAN JUAN, PR, MOVED TO NEW YORK IN 1972!!ORIGINAL PRESSING (USA) HARD TO FIND!!! LATER REPRESSED/REISSUED BY SPAIN'S VAMPISOUL AND A VENEZUELAS REISSUE! Label: Vaya Records ‎– JMVS-68Format: Vinyl, LP (ORIGINAL 1ST PRESSING!)Country: USReleased: 1977Genre: LATIN Style: LATIN FUNK, LATIN SOULA- Eddie Benitez's story is full of contrasts: a classical trained child prodigy turned Latin Rock superstar while hanging out in his teen years with the likes of Charlie Palmieri (his guardian angel, as he still names him), Louie Ramirez, Tito Puente and pretty much all the crew from the Fania All- Stars...and making a name for himself while at it. His debut album for Fania(Vaya), 'Night Life,' brought him to the spotlight in 1976, earning his band Nebula rave reviews and the propos of many of his peers, including names like George Benson, Al DiMeola and Carlos Santana. He also has the distinction of being the first Latino act ever to be featured at the mythical GBGB's. His career, not to mention his life, was screech halted twice, first with cancer and most recently this past. November when a massive heart attack almost swept him from us. He finally passed away in NY January 2019! B- Excellent stuff from Eddie Benitez and his jazzy Latin soul combo of the 70s! The band had a very unique blend of Latin fusion, jazzy musicianship, and soulful vocals – and in a way, they were continuing experiments begun in the early days of the Nuyorican era, but which had been cast aside by some of the other groups. This album's a real winner, with the kind of material sure to please any fan of the Soul Jazz compliations – including tracks like "Hermano", "Soul's Ecstasy", "Nueva Generation", and "Eternal Paradise". © 1996-2019, Dusty Groove, Inc. Performer Credits: Arranged By – Eddie Benitez Bass – Thomas Hebb Congas, Bongos – Gregory Hernandez Coro – Alfa Anderson, Genevieve Sansom, Jimmy Cruz Drums – Joe Dicarlo Guitar – Eddie Benitez Lead Vocals – Nancy O'Neill Lead Vocals & Guiro – Dino Cedeño Percussion – Louie Castro Piano, Synthesizer [Moog, Arp Strings], Organ – Larry Dvoskin Piano, Trombone – Johnny Carro Producer – Louie Ramirez (Vibes?) Timbales, Bongos – Jose MoralesSide A: Essence Of Life - 3:38You Make Me Feel - 4:41Eternal Paradise - 3:32Seven Ways - 2:36Side B:Latin Thing - 2:42Soul's Ecstasy - 3:03Wonderful - 4:42Hermano - 2:31Nueva Generacion - 3:56VINYL CONDITION: IF YOU SEE GLARE, IT WAS THE CAMERA SHOT!! HEAR.... MOSTLY VG++ TO VG+...NO SKIPS HEARD!!LABELS CONDITION: NMCOVER CONDITION: A MESS, TAPED! TO BE SOLD AS IS...HAVE A BETTER COVER? SO THIS IS THIS COLLECTOR'S ITEM!REMARKS: 1978 CashBox Latin Beat Nominees: of Ralphy Santl. Benitez’s “Essence Of Life” has been chosen among the top Latin rock albums, and in the Miscellaneous In- strumentalist category Louis Sanchez (vibes) and Jullto Collazo (bata) are among the nominees.Please feel free to make us an offer if you're interested in this record! We're happy to make win-win deals and offer discounts for multi-item buyers.TERMS OF SALE: We recommend a light cleaning / dusting of the records before use, as these have been kept in dry storage. All vinyl condition ratings are PARTIALLY PLAYED FOR GRADING BESIDES VISUALLY assessed to the best of our ability. Pre-owned vinyl is subject to normal wear and tear. Vinyl condition rating and listening experience is subjective and variable based on equipment. We are committed to our customers satisfaction. 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