Santana Santana III on Numbered Limited Edition Hybrid SACD
On Par With Psychedelic Masterworks Such as Miles Davis' Bitches Brew: Extensive Studio Echoes, Exotic Percussion, and Spanish-Styled Flavors Course Through the Songs
The final Santana album recorded with the leader's famed Woodstock lineup, one of the most capable and explosive bands ever assembled, Santana III (commonly referred to as The Third Album) is a beacon of Latin-tinged rock, melodic creativity, and cohesive interplay. The record also marks the debut of young guitar virtuoso Neal Schon, who functions as the ideal foil to Santana, whose playing on this 1971 set rivals that of the finest in his career.
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