Originally from San Francisco's Mission District, Richard Bean's next project after leaving Malo, the band Sapo, would reflect his artistic vision and his alone. Formed in 1972, Sapo would remain faithful to the Latin-soul-rock formula. Their only album, this 1974 debut on Bell Records, "Sapo", was solid, showcasing brassy arrangements, terse guitar interjections and Bean's winsome lead vocals. "Can't Make It" and "Ritmo del Corazon" are nice numbers, but the salsa-flavored "Sapo Montuno" is the album's choicest cut. All the ingredients are in place: the lazily percolating rhythm section, the tersely braying horns, the Wes Montgomery-inspired guitar fills and jabbing piano. It may be the best album of its kind, in my humble opinion, but the album's sales were disappointing. Give it a listen and make up you own mind - I'm sure you won't be disappointed!Track List
01 - Been Had
02 - Can't Make It
03 - Ritmo del Corazon
04 - Get It On
05 - Nina
06 - It's the Music
07 - Sapo's Montuno
08 - Wishbone
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