This compilation features some of the names of the Latin Bands based in New York between the early 50s and early 60s and other recordings done in Cuba by Orquestas or Conjuntos likes Felix Chappottan, Jose Curbelo, La Playa Sextet that were a big influence for the Latinos in New York. We are talking about musicians of the stature of Eddie Palmieri, Mongo Santamaria, Noro Morales, Francisco Aguabella, Cal Tjader or Machito.