Usera was an ace arranger and sax session man, born in Puerto Rico but active in New York in the late 1920s, from which he toured Europe in the orchestra of Noble Sissle on frequent visits. Back in New York, his early '40s arrangements for Pedro Flores & Pedro Marcano highlight their sessions. He went on to arrange and record with Xavier Cugat (hear HQCD 154). Notes in Spanish and English.

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Llanto Amargo
El Negro Pedro Juan
No Llores Más
Por Qué Me Engañaste
Venganza
Un Italiano En La Habana
Inclemencia
Tu Boca
La Negra Constancia
No Y Sí
Bang Que Choque
En Camagüey
Rompete
Angelica Te Llaman
Jugando, Mama, Jugando
Contigo
Mayoral
Esperanza Inútil
No Vuelvas
Te Lo Juro
Estoy Enamorado
En Mi Soledad