Gypsy Woman - Joe Bataan & Coati Mundi - Amazing Performance @ Midsummer Night Swing video free download

Coati's fellow El Barrio alum and childhood hero the legendary and dynamic "King of Latin Soul" Joe Bataan singing and still providing the sizzle to his classic boogaloo hit rendition of the Curtis Mayfield song "Gypsy Woman".

This clip* was part of an evening of Swing , Disco & Salsa music served up by Coati Mundi formerly of Dr.Buzzard's Original Savannah Band and of Kid Creole & the Coconuts.

Midsummer Night Swing Festival

Lincoln Center,NYC - July 2000

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THE CAST:

Coati Mundi: Music Director & Arranger

Vocals - Vibes - Percusssion

Vocals: Marlene Villafane

Vocals: Roxanne Price

Drums: Willie Martinez

Percussion: Ed Hall

Piano: Marcus Persiani

Bass: Jeff Ganz

Guitar: Alan Burroughs

Trumpet: Ken Fradley

Saxophone: Peter Brainin

Trombone: Deborah Weisz

Special Guests:

- Cory Daye (Dr.Buzzard's Original Savannah Band)

- Joe Bataan (King of Latin Soul)

- N'Dea Davenport (Brand New Heavies)

Midsummer Night Swing Producer:Rebecca Weller

Stage Manager: Paul Acosta

Special Thanks: Tomo In Der Muhlen, Lori Eastside, Ellie Smith, Lisa Cortes.

* Was shot by a single camera from the back of the house but you still get an idea of what a spectacular evening it was.