El Mero Mero De San Antonio

by Santiago Jimenez, Jr.

Overview

Son of conjunto great Santiago Jiminez, and brother of conjunto great Flaco Jiminez, Santiago Jiminez Jr. is in his own right an "ambassador for traditional Tex-Mex accordion music." So say the liner notes to this compilation of songs by the San Antonio musician. The works are from his other two Arhoolie albums: El Mero Mero and Santiago Strikes Back, along with some material recorded in 1988 but unreleased. The tempos and styles range from the Tejano mainstay the ranchero to polkas to mazurkas, boleros, huapangos, and cumbias. Every facet of the Tex-Mex accordion repertoire is represented. Realistically, even fans of conjunto might have heard of Santiago's father and brother before they've heard of him, but if that's the case, they might be missing out to some degree. Fans of the genre would likely enjoy this recording, though those new to the styles might be better suited listening to Flaco on Los Super Seven's debut album for a start. ~ Adam Greenberg

Product Details

Release Date:	12/01/1993
Label:	Arhoolie
UPC:	0096297031728
Rank:	102123

Tracks

1. Ester de Mi Amor
2. Los Barrandales del Puente
3. Pa' que Andas Diciendo
4. Chipina
5. Morena, Morenita
6. California Polka
7. Flor de Dalia
8. Porque Eres Mujer Casada
9. El Alacran
10. Por Quien Me Dejas
11. Tejano Huapango
12. Los Huajolotes
13. Cada Vez que CAE la Tarde
14. Negra Ausencia
15. Rosa de San Antonio
16. Mercado del Paso
17. El Tono de Mi Rancho
18. Por to Mujer
19. Cumbia Norte¿¿a
20. Atotonilco
21. Tienes que Pagar
22. Viva Seguin

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Santiago Jimenez, Jr.   Primary Artist,Vocals,Accordion
Juan Viesca   Bass
Louis Gonzales   Banjo,Bajo Sexto,6-String Bass
Juan Garcia   Banjo,Bajo Sexto,6-String Bass
Juan Arocha   Vocals,Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Phil Gould   Photography
Elizabeth Weil   Artwork,Art Direction
Dix Bruce   Liner Editor
Santiago Jimenez, Jr.   Composer
Chris Strachwitz   Engineer,Producer,Liner Notes
Don Santiago Jimenez, Sr.   Composer