
Cortez Band


Apasionado Apasionado
Apasionado(N. Muus)- The also hit flip side, in Spanglish (Spanish /English) by the Cortez Band; same musicians, with Connie Madrid on vocals; another of Nathans successful compositions opening Midwest radio play to Latin music.

Newspaper Astrology Newspaper Astrology
Newspaper Astrology (N. Muus)- Another Nathan Muus original with the Cortez Band featuring Nathan (sax, flute, vocals), Howard LaBelle (bass, vocals), Dan Cortez (drums) and Bryan Rossi (keys). (Joe Demko of Willie Murphy on guitar).

Baila Baila

Ven Mi Amor (alternate mix) Ven Mi Amor (alternate mix)

Let Me Take Your Wings and Fly Let Me Take Your Wings and Fly

El Papa Grande / The Smile Upon Your Face El Papa Grande / The Smile Upon Your Face
Original composition by Erroll Garner entitled El Papa Grande in instrumental piano jazz. Nathan adapted the song to a Latin Cumbia and wrote original lyrics. Cortez Band musicians perform this new version.

Apasionado (demo) Apasionado (demo)
Original demo recording by Cortez Band members preceding 45 single record release. Note: guitar player Tom Rooney