01. Dark Before the Dawn [0:05:46.28]
02. Caribbean Sunrise [0:04:49.00]
03. Mambo Mongo [0:06:55.60]
04. Los Ni os del Mundo [0:06:05.20]
05. Cali [0:05:07.12]
06. Are They Only Dreams [0:05:01.70]
07. Cuco y Olga [0:06:03.60]
08. Azteca [0:05:23.18]
09. La Mogolla [0:09:32.72]

QUOTE:

With the completion of this fabulous Afro-Cuban/ jazz project, Mongo Santamaria once again takes his place among the "Mambo Kings". Consistent with tradition, Mongo has surrounded himself with a tight working band of some of the most talented young musicians on the scene today, highlighted by noted veteran flutist Hubert Laws and Valentin. Using material and instrumentation in a "typical" latin contex , Mongo and friends combine these beautifully arranged comparsas, gua guanco, son montuno, and 6/8 rhythms adding tasteful jazz elements and brilliant solo work that turns "typical" to "spectacular".