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Posted: **Fri Sep 29, 2006 7:10 am**

Hey guys,
I'm currently listening to Totico Y Sus Rumberos. The track I'm listening to is called Noche Cubana and Jerry Gonzalez is throwing down some nasty 'golpes' on quinto! It's heavy.

afrocubarico

Posted: **Fri Sep 29, 2006 3:56 pm**

Alafia Abure Afrocubarico!
Espero que todo este bien contigo mi Pana!

I have had that CD for quite some time now, and my favorite track with Jerry on quinto is the 1st one, "Mil Gracias"!

Jerry rips on the quinto part!

Great call mi Pana!

Suave!
Onile!

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Posted: **Fri Sep 29, 2006 7:37 pm**

It's interesting to see the development of an artist..growing up at the same time as Jerry G(in the Bronx), Im one year older, i was already on my way up and Jerry was right behind me but at that time Jerry couldn't play, and had NO time at all. I know this cause I witnessed an early audition for a band in the Bronx with him and he didnt get the gig.....but then he went to Music and Art high school and when he came out he was 'burnin" playing trumpet as well as congas and that was kinda new for a conga player to 'double' on instruments....I taught myself how to play vibes so I wouldn't be just a 'conguero'...but a "multi-percussionist"......"versatility is key!" is what I say..."JC" Johnny Conga..

Posted: **Sat Sep 30, 2006 11:26 pm**

THAT IS A PERFECT RECORDING! PUNTILLA AND THE IYA, COÑO MAN!

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Jerry Gonzalez - Totico Y Sus Rumberos