Bongo Logic is an American charanga founded in Los Angeles in 1987 under the leadership of timbalero Brett Gollin.[1] Other personnel include flautist Art Webb, violinist Harry Scorzo, bassist Guillermo Guzmán, güiro player Johnny Crespo, conga player Michito Sánchez, keyboardist John Douglas and pianist Joe Rotondi. They have recorded for Rhythm Safari and Montuno Records, respectively. The original members have changed since they first began, and include newer members like Alfredo Ortiz, John Fumo, Claude Caillet, and many others.[2]

Discography edit

  • Cha Cha Charanga on Rocky Peak, 1987
  • ¡Despierta! on Rhythm Safari/Priority, 1991
  • Bongo-Licious on Montuno Records 1993
  • Tipiqueros on Montuno Records 1996
  • Charanga-rama on Montuno Records 1999

References edit

  1. ^ Clarke, Donald (1998). The Penguin Encyclopedia of Popular Music. London, UK: Penguin Books. p. 234. ISBN 9780140513707.
  2. ^ Yanow, Scott (2000). Afro-Cuban Jazz. Miller Freeman Books. pp. 22. ISBN 978-0-87930-619-9.