{"product_id":"toca-signature-series-jimmie-morales-7-8-1-2-fiberglass-bongos-in-purple-sparkle","title":"Toca Signature Series Jimmie Morales 7 \u0026 8-1\/2\" Fiberglass Bongos in Purple Sparkle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis series was designed in conjunction with legendary salsa conguero, Jimmie Morales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Toca family are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend, Jimmie Morales. Words cannot adequately express such a profound loss. He was more than just an incredible musician and maestro conguero, he was an inspiring human being. Few attain such a high level of mastery, influence and success and fewer still do so with the heart, humility and grace of Jimmie Morales. His departure is a hard hit both to us and to countless others. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJimmie Morales Signature bongo set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7\" \u0026amp; 8-1\/2\" Seamless Fibreglass Shells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning Purple Sparkle Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Mirror Chrome Hhardware and Tuning lugs for a sleek look and appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Remo Skydeep Heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasyPlay hoops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Jimmie Morales Signature Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching congas available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eABOUT JIMMIE MORALES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJimmie Morales was born in Connecticut in 1957, and then his family moved to Puerto Rico in 1967. Surrounded by salsa he took up congas with a vengeance, gleaning his style from the famed congueros, including Candido, Mongo Santamaria, Patato Valdez and Johnny Rodriguez. But Ray Barretto was Jimmie's beacon. \"His style was so \u003cem\u003eidentifiable \u003c\/em\u003ewhether he was playing Latin or jazz. Style is something you have to work at.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin a few months, Jimmie was playing with local bands, sharing his talent with the renowned singer Tito Allen, who would later on record with Barretto and Tipica 73 in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1978 he hooked up with Willie Rosario and toured extensively, booked alongside Latin greats including the band Batacumbele, featuring a young Giovanni Hidalgo on congas. In 1986, Jimmie left Rosario and began a long tenure with famed salsa singer Gilberto Santa Rosa. All the while he was working the studios and continues adding titles to that huge discography of 300-recordings (and then some).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may hear Jimmie Morales as a sideman with the artists previously mentioned as well as with Willie Col√≥n, Ismael Miranda, Tito Nieves, Juan Luis Guerra, Grupo Niche and Jerry Rivera, to name a few. Toca is proud that Jimmie Morales, a prolific conguero who crosses genres with ease, has joined the artist team. Mr. Slap has found his new home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.promusicaustralia.com.au\/assets\/images\/jimmie-morales-ii-web_360x.jpg\" width=\"390\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toca","offers":[{"title":"PURPLE","offer_id":49085507535070,"sku":"TOC5100FPS","price":719.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/8683\/0302\/files\/TOC5100FPS.jpg?v=1789992022","url":"https:\/\/joondalupmusic.com.au\/products\/toca-signature-series-jimmie-morales-7-8-1-2-fiberglass-bongos-in-purple-sparkle","provider":"Joondalup Music Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}