Based in New York and Colombia, violinist Alfredo has forged a unique career marked by his dual identity: he has performed alongside Latin music legends such as Eddie Palmieri, Willie Colón, and Roberto Roena, while also collaborating with disco and soul icons like Sylvester and Aquarian Dream. The album’s structure serves as his calling card: Side A features the fiery energy of Latin dance and salsa, while Side B showcases another side of Alfredo, bursting with disco and jazz covers that incorporate plenty of Brazilian percussion. The 6½-minute Latin disco track “Hot To Trot” (sample_1)—a LOFT/garage classic that was also selected for compilations by Louie Vegas, Dave Lee, and Danny Krivit—features a brilliant progression; “Canto del Corazon” (sample_2), which transitions seamlessly from Latin groove to disco, and a psychedelic, spacey, and Latin-infused cover of the jazz standard “My Favorite Things” (sample_3)—truly, every track is outstanding. A classic album. This is its first official reissue—be sure to grab a copy while you can! (Original Japanese text by AYAM)