Arroz Con Habichuela
Arroz Con Habichuela is the 2006 studio album by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico. The Spanish title of the album means "rice with beans" in English which is a popular plate both in Puerto Rico and throughout Latin America. It is the first album featuring new member, Willie Sotelo, on piano who replaced longtime piano player, Rafael Ithier, so that Ithier could focus more on directing the band. Released by Sony International, the album garnered a radio hit with its first single, "No Hay Manera". The album also received the 2007 Latin Grammy Award for Best Salsa Album.
Track listing
- "Si la Ves Por Ahí" - 4:36
- "Te Veo Nena" - 4:24
- "No Hay Manera" - 4:31
- "Arroz Con Habichuela" - 5:56
- "Esa Mujer" - 4:33
- "Como Tiembla el Alma" - 4:28
- "Yo No Mendigo Amor" - 4:37
- "Piénsalo" - 4:36
- "No Te Detengas a Pensar" - 4:58
- "Un No Sé Qué" - 4:36
Personnel
- Coro, Editing - Alberto Carrion
- Art Direction - Angel Carrasco
- Arranger, Make-Up - Betzaida Bosch
- Vocals - Charlie Aponte
- Primary Artist - El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico
- Photography - Ferdinand Rodriguez
- Bajo Sexto - Fred Rivera
- Producer, Saxophone - Freddy Miranda
- Coro - Gilberto Santa Rosa
- Vocals - Jerry Rivas
- Art Direction - Jose Gazmey
- Composer - Julio Castro
- Composer - Marlow Rosado
- Trombone - Moises Nogueras
- Vocals - Papo Rosario
- Director, Producer - Rafael Ithier
- Bongos - Richie Bastar
- Trumpet - Taty Maldonado
- Arranger - Tommy Villarini
- Piano - Willie Sotelo
- Composer - Yoel Henriquez
Awards and nominations
Latin Grammy Awards of 2007| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2007 | Arroz Con Habichuela | Tropical Field - Best Salsa Album | Won |
2007 Latin Billboard Music Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2007 | Arroz Con Habichuela | Tropical Album of the Year Duo or Group | Nomitated |
Premios Lo Nuestro 2008
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
| 2008 | Arroz Con Habichuela | Tropical Album of the Year | Nomitated |