Mongo Santamaria - Mongo Santamaria's Greatest Hits

Year Released: Likely a compilation from various years, 1960s-1970s.
Genre: Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Funk
Description: This compilation would feature Santamaria's most successful and influential recordings. Mongo Santamaria was a Cuban percussionist who was a pivotal figure in Latin jazz, helping to popularize Afro-Cuban rhythms and fusing them with jazz, R&B, and funk. Key tracks would almost certainly include his massive hit "Watermelon Man" (written by Herbie Hancock) and "Cloud Nine," showcasing his innovative conga playing and his ability to create catchy, rhythmic grooves that appealed to a wide audience