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To call el Gran Combo de Puerto Rico a salsa classic would be the understatement of a lifetime. Words like "mythic" or "legendary" would better describe their weight and ubiquitous presence in the salsa world. Their 2004 release Aquí Estamos y...de Verdad! is in keeping with their tradition of excellence, and the Latin Grammy nomination it garnered is well deserved. Musical director Rafael Ithier favors the round, warm sound that made el Gran Combo the household name that it is. From the vocal approach to the horn and percussion section, the common goal seems to be salsa as smooth as possible. The youthful fire and passion emulated by younger artists is replaced by el Combo's mature elegance. From the photo on the cover to the wise musical sensibility of Aquí Estamos y...de Verdad!, some might consider the package outdated -- la salsa de mis abuelos. El Gran Combo might not win any new fans with this release, but on the other hand, they don't need to. They deliver the classic, flawless musical stylings that won the hearts of their people, and later the world. Sometimes it's refreshing when an artist does not try to reinvent himself. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico: Luis Rosario, Rafael Ithier, Eddie O. Perez Lopez, Wilfredo Cruz Medina, Luis A. Maldonado, Victor E. Rodriguez, Moises Nogueras, Jose M. Torres Nunez, Richard Bastar, Domingo Santos, Freddie Rivera, Jerry Rivas, Carlos J. Aponte.
Personnel: Charlie Aponte, Papo Rosario, Jerry Rivas (vocals); Fred Rivera (bajo sexto); Freddy Miranda (alto saxophone); Taty Maldonado (trumpet); Moises Nogueras (trombone); Rafael Ithier (piano); Richie Bastar (bongos).
Recording information: Skylight Recording Studios, LLC. Jew Jersey; Sonux Studio, Levittown, Puerto Rico.
Photographer: Ferdinand Rodriguez.
Arrangers: Tommy Villarini; Rafael Ithier; Betzaida Bosch; Banda Norteño; Freddy Miranda. Aqui Estamos Y De Verdad Music El Gran Combo Aqui Estamos Y De Verdad Songs | 1. | Mi Gorda Bonita |
| 2. | Matrimonio, El |
| 3. | Amor Perfecto |
| 4. | Me Dejo en el Aire |
| 5. | Pa' Arriba No Va |
| 6. | Para Querer un Te Quiero |
| 7. | Esa Eres Tu |
| 8. | Amor Que Te Di, El |
| 9. | Por Siempre |
| 10. | Siete Vidas |
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Aqui Estamos Y De Verdad Music Review Average Rating: (4.6 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Super
One of El Gran Combo best CD loaded with grat dance tracks DJ's must have.
Submitted by mrsalsoul (MD, USA) 
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Amor Perfecto!!
Well, tha name speaks for itself. These guys are great!! I had the opportunity to see them perform "live" and it was an espectacular show. I love the song,"AMOR PERFECTO", the arrangements made by Tommy Villarini were great!! UN besito para su hijo OSCAR! jejeje GREAT ALBUM!!
Submitted by Anita (Kearny, NJ,USA)
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El Gran Combo has been around 40 plus years now, Y todavia tienen sabor. This album is good the only reason it did not get 5 stars from me is because the first song "Mi Gorda Bonita" kind of takes El Combo out of their element. The other 9 tracks are great and stick to the typical Combo style and swing that we are all use to. A must have for all salsa fans.
Submitted by PKPRO (Bronx, NY)
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It is Gran Combo
It is Gran Combo. The name speaks by itself. Excellent CD. I loved each song.
CD Overall: 5 Stars
Submitted by Izzy (Bayamon, PR)
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Another master piece from La Institucion de La Salsa. Keep them coming.....
Submitted by salseros69 (Waipahu, Hawaii...)
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