Fania (Label)

Fania (Label) Famed New York-based Latin-jazz label founded by bandleader Johnny Pacheco and his lawyer Gerald Masucci in 1963 to release his recordings. Beginning in 1968, the label assembled several “all-star” bands that became well known in the contemporary salsa/Latin-jazz world through their live concerts and recordings. Its holdings were considerably enhanced when in 1974 it purchased the Tico label from George Goldner, bringing the back catalog of noted Latin recording stars like Tito…