JOE BATAAN :: LOST SESSIONS

Lost Sessions – New York 1976

Joe Bataan working in a pronounced dancefloor soul mode! While the legendary Bataan was no stranger to the fusion of Latin, soul and funk, this some of the most club soul oriented sounds from Joe we've ever heard – and the sessions are seeing official release for the first time ever! The recording feature players who worked on Joe's stellar Afrofilipino and features a backdrop of wonderful Afro and Latin percussion and rhythms with the best sounds of the NYC dancefloor soul in the mix – with uptempo and midtempo vocal numbers flirting with disco and modern soul very nicely – with solid lead vocals and groovy female backup! Most tunes bring a bit of harp into the mix for a little more of a soar that plays off the percussion in really cool way. Titles include "Sadie", "When We Get Married", "My Cloud", "I Need Love", a take on the Isaac Hayes "Theme From The Men", "Let Me Kove You", "My Opera" and "I Do Love You".

JOE BATAAN IS BACK

A music documentary where Joe Bataan ("Mr.New York" as he was once known) tells everything first hand about his life and musical career. This is the first time he does such thing and it is a true honour for Vampisoul. You can hear his voice of gold while he shows you his city, NY and describes his life. From the early 50's when he was a rowdy teenager, unti his acclaimed comeback in the 21st century! You can also watch a "Rap-o-clapo" video of 1979, a TV version of a 1980 video, a live show in Spain in 2005, 40 minutes of a very "caliente" show in NYC in 1995 and some other surprises and bonuses!!




For the full length feature of this video "Mr New York is Back" go to www.vampisoul.com

JOE BATAAN :: JAPAN

HAIGHT & SOUL PRESENTS :: JOE BATAAN :: MEET & GREET

HAIGHT & SOUL PRESENTS :: ORDINARY GUY MEET & GREET WITH JOE BATAAN ::

FREEEEEEEEE

I'm very excited to announce on Friday June 24th the "King Of Latin Soul" "Mr. Ordinary Guy" Joe Bataan will be at Milk Bar (SF) for a rare Meet & Greet appearance, one night only! This event will be from 6-10 pm. There will be Merch boths to purchase items, plus you can also bring in those vinyl records to sign. Arrive early for LIMITED EDITIO...N poster designed by P.R.O.P.S. plus FREE food catered by Papalote for the first 100 people .

Latin Soul Sounds by Sweater Funk DJ's & Soulero Familia's.

DJ's:
*Vinylrichie
*Guillermo
*Allan Thayer
*The Souleros

Music
-Chicano, Modern, Rare, Soul

Location:
Mik Bar
6-10pm

Joe Bataan – King of Latin Soul, Boogaloo, Latin Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Salsa, Disco, Latin Funk, Latin R&B Latin Jazz, Rap .... What didn't Joe Bataan sing? Joe Bataan was born and raised in Spanish Harlem (East Side of Manhattan New York) in 1942 to an African-American mother and Filipino father.

His musical experience started in the street corner singing do-wops in the 1950's. Mr. Bataan didn't coin the phrase " Latin Soul " ...The phrase was used in the early 60's and perhaps late 1950's with La Lupe and Tito Puente. Mr. Bataan actually created the music as it should have sounded. By merging Latin music with R&B tunes in the late 60's, "Latin Soul" was officially born by the creator Joe Bataan.

Self taught on the piano, he organized his first band in 1965 and scored his first recording success in 1967 with "Gypsy Woman" on Fania Records. Other hits were "Subway Joe" and "I Wish You Love" on the "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" LP. In 1974 Joe Bataan released the Latin Soul ballad "Ordinary Guy" (Afro-Filipino) where he proclaimed - for the first time his ethnic roots.

Mr. New York Joe Bataan returned to the stage in 1995 after a 20-year hiatus from the music industry. Mr. Bataan was amazed that many showed up to his show and and remembered his music. In 2005, Joe Bataan released a brand new album titled "Call My Name" on Vampisoul records. Mr. Bataan maintained his trademark, vintage sound with the use of instruments such as clavinette, Hammond organ, groovy bass, funky drums, and Latin percussion. Bataan's voice of course still has its trademark soulfulness.

It is wonderful to have our King of Latin Soul back on the scene performing and touring again. He just completed a tour of Germany where he was received by enthusiastic crowds. In 2010 he toured Japan where he is an extremeley popular star. After all these years - it's great to know that someone many of us associate with the "music of our youth" is just as popular as ever - with many new fans all over the world!

His show at Yoshi's San Francisco is a historical event - the return of the Latin Soul King to the SF Bay Area. This is a show not to be missed!

Tickets are available now!
http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/jazzclub/artist/show/1890

MR. ORDINARY GUY :: JOE BATAAN

JOE BATAAN :: GERMANY FOOTAGE

Joe Bataan is sounding better than ever, and for the younger generation this may be your last chance to catch the this True "Latin Soul Legend".

Currently Joe is on tour in selected cities, but he'll be performing in San Francisco June 25th at Yoshi's SF with 2 shows 8pm & 10pm. Tickets are selling fast. Make sure you pick up advance tickets before they sell out.

Check out this Recent video from his tour in Germany. Are you ready for Mr Afro Filipino, Subway Joe, Ordinary Guy? YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS!

JOE BATAAN - INTERVIEW 2010

LTJ BUKEM & JOE BATAAN

This is good. Nice Flip.

JOE BATAAN

THIS SATURDAY - SANTA CLARA

So excited, Im Joe's Personal Guest... Pops hooked it up!!! My camera was acting up when I saw him memorial weekend in L.A. but believe me its on for this show.. Back Stage baby...

JOE BATAAN - MUCHACHO ORDINARIO

JOE BATAAN

I'm so ready for the show at the Galaxy this SUNDAY!!! I brought my sealed copy of Singing Some Soul and I look forward to meeting Joe back stage. Oh man what rare treat!!!


JOE BATAAN - YOUNG GIFTED AND BROWN

JOE BATAAN

I WOKE UP THIS MORNING WITH A PHONE CALL FROM POPS, IT WENT SOMETHING LIKE THIS

POPS: YOU STILL COMING DOWN SOUTH

ME: YEAH WHATS CRACKIN

POPS: I TALKED TO THIS GUY AT THE SWAP MEET AND HE HAS TONS OF 45s & 12s. I GOT HIS NUMBER AND WE WILL GO DIG WHEN U GET HERE

ME: SWEEEEEEEEET

POPS: ALSO MY FRIEND JOE BATAAN IS PLAYING IN MAY DO YOU WANT TO SEE HIM? I GOT BACK STAGE PASSES.

ME: OHHHHHHH FUCK YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH


one of my favorite cuts on the album




JOE BATAAN - NO STRANGER 1972

If ever an album deserved the title of "lost classic," here it is. Joe Bataan, an Afro-Filipino native of Spanish Harlem, became a star in the community when he and his young, rough-and-tumble band figured out the connection between Latin and African-American sounds and conquered the younger segment of the Latin market with a string of late 60s smashes including "Gypsy Woman," "Ordinary Guy," "What Good Is A Castle" and "Riot." Joe's technically-flawed but soulfully affecting Everyman vocals told tales of underclass strife and pride with some of New York's roughest neighborhoods as a backdrop. Even the love songs usually worked in references to poverty. By the time this record was recorded in 1970, Joe felt ready to try his hand at an album of pure R&B without any Latin rhythms and the result is sheer delight. Utilizing a mixture of Detroit, Philadelphia and Chicago soul influences, yet still maintaining its essential New York-ness, "SSS" is a joyful if somewhat dated classic of its era, and it remains extremely infectious and appealing. The string and horn parts remind the listener of the demise of "arrangements" in popular music, and the vocals and songs ("Under The Street Lamp," "Young Gifted & Brown," "Unwed Mother") come literally straight from the heart. This album also contains the BEST version of "Crystal Blue Persuasion" ever recorded, as well as great covers of Smokey Robinson and Intruders songs. Truly beautiful, at once touching and uplifting, and yet another album that is long overdue for greater exposure and discovery. "SSS" is one of only two albums of its type in Joe's rich catalog. It's short, just about 30 minutes, but unlike most of today's albums, every second counts! Thanks, Joe!