Conjunto Clasico is a group like no other. Having at one time or another housed some of Puerto Rican salsa's most influential players, including Johnny Pacheco, Tito Nieves, Ramon Castro, and Pete Rodriguez, Conjunto Clasico would appear on nearly anyone's short history of Latin music. The group takes their name and history from the conjunto tradition, a style pioneered by Arsenio Rodriguez that involves the addition of tres guitar and trumpets to a traditional rhythm section. A fidelity to tradition and commitment to quality has guaranteed Conjunto Clasico both a place in history and a loyal contemporary fan base. Their 2004 release, Las Puertas Abiertas (The Open Doors) is a reissue of their 1995 release Abriendo Puertas (Opening Doors). The performances and arrangements are both as solid and rich as they were when first released. Featuring salsa superstar vocalist Tito Nieves and a gutsy rhythm section, the band is swinging and la salsa es picante. Re-releasing an unchanged record nearly ten years after its initial release does beg some questions that the Lo Mejor label may or may not be able to answer. Intentions aside, Conjunto Clasico sounds as gutsy and crisp as ever before, and would make a valuable addition to any Latin music lover's collection. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, Rovi

1		Puertas Abiertas
2		Camarones y Guavaras
3		No Hay Dos
4		Malas Costumbres
5		Son Mentiras
6		Camino de la Vida
7		Malancolo
8		Tumbador

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