On Yambu the personnel on it are: Fransisco Aguabella, Willie Bobo, Israel del Pino,Modesto Duran, Mercedes Hernandez,Al McKibbon, Pablo Mozo, and Carlos Vidal.....on the album MONGO the personnel are: Fransisco, Willie, Juan Cheda,Modesto Duran, Paul Horn(flute), Al McKibbon(bass), Armando Peraza, Emil Richards(marimba-also the GODFATHER OF PERCUSSION), Jerry Rivera and Carlos Vidal(considered to be the first to record Afro-Cuban rhythms in New York city on SMC records)...Once again Mongo is the ONLY conga drummer that brought other drummers together with names to record with him, and helped their careers as well...There will never be another like him...his musical history of over 85 albums(which i have them all, including his first 1952 recording with his first folkloric group, and i must say in mint condition, and signed twice by Mongo himself-
)...Mongo was also signed to no less than 9 different recording contracts in his 40 year career, unmatched today by any artist...there will never be another Willie Bobo...these men had 'personality' that went beyond their playing, Mongo could light up a room with his smile,,never having to say a word and letting his hands do the talking for him..Willie was an 'entertainer' as well as a great timbale player(who I learned from)...nobody today can walk in their shoes with the history THEY created..they were the first to do it, and the ones who did it first get all the credit...Mongo and Willie!..no team like them has ever risen to the top like they did and make musical history, together...Long Live Mongo y Willie!!!...