Guadalajara Brass Tijuana Taxi (Brass/Pop, Vinyl LP) SpinORama M164 Label: SpinORama (Premier Albums, Inc.) Format: Vinyl LP, Stereo Country: USA Genre: Brass / Pop / Easy Listening Year: Mid1960s budgetline issue
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Tracklist Side One: Tijuana Taxi Lonely Bull Sombrero After the Aztecs Serape
Side Two: Ole! Holiday in Mexico Siesta The Conquistadors Victory of the Matador
Description This SpinORama edition of Tijuana Taxi was produced during the mid1960s, when budget labels frequently issued instrumental albums inspired by the popularity of brassdriven pop associated with the Tijuana Brass sound. Premier Albums, Inc. created the Guadalajara Brass as a studio ensemble, using anonymous session players to record material that aligned with the eras demand for Latinthemed instrumental pop. These releases were distributed through department stores, discount chains, and nonspecialty retailers, making them widely accessible to casual buyers.
The album features a mix of original compositions and pieces modeled after contemporary Mexicaninfluenced pop instrumentals. Arrangements emphasize trumpets, trombones, rhythm section, and light percussion, reflecting the stylistic template that dominated mid1960s instrumental pop. Tracks such as Tijuana Taxi and Lonely Bull connect the record to the broader trend of brassled interpretations of Latin motifs, while pieces like After the Aztecs and Victory of the Matador follow the thematic approach common to Premiers catalog.
SpinORama releases were known for rapid production schedules, minimal liner documentation, and a focus on marketable themes rather than artist identity. This album is representative of that model, offering a snapshot of the budgetlabel instrumental genre that circulated heavily during the 1960s.
Complete Condition
Jacket 9 near mint
Vinyl 10 both sides
Labels 10
Listing # R81
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