🎉 Worldbeat Records Welcomes You

Welcome to our final year-end auction!

Please **carefully read** the:
NEW TARIFF REGULATIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

We remind you that tax charges are entirely independent of us.

For any questions, please contact us via private message.
We will gladly clear up your doubts and help you achieve a successful shipment with low tax charges.

We wish you happy holidays!

🇲🇽 TINO CONTRERAS: Mexican Jazz Legend

Genaro Contreras, universally known as **Tino Contreras**, was a **Mexican jazz drummer**, composer, and bandleader. He is one of the most important figures in the history of Mexican jazz and a pioneer in fusing Latin and Afro-Caribbean rhythms with modern jazz.

🇲🇽 Origin and Trajectory

• Origin: **Chihuahua, Mexico**.
• Active Period: He began his career in the **1940s** and remained active until his passing in **2021** (at age 97).
• Early Collaborations: He started by playing with major swing and mambo orchestras, including those led by **Luis Arcaraz** and **Juan García Esquivel**.
• International Scope: He toured extensively in the **United States, Europe, and Asia**, establishing his reputation as an influential Latin Jazz leader.

🎶 Style and Musical Legacy

Tino Contreras's style was a melting pot of influences, standing out for his percussive technique and his ability to cross genres:

• **Genre:** **Jazz Fusion, Latin Jazz,** Modal Jazz, Free Jazz.
• **Fusion:** His music is characterized by blending **Bebop** and traditional jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms (Mambo, Rumba), cumbia, and native Mexican sounds.
• **Spiritual Themes:** In his later career, he focused on deeper compositions, often exploring philosophical, cosmic, and spiritual themes.

💿 Key Works & Collector's Gems

Contreras left behind a vast and diverse catalog, with albums considered essential to Latin Jazz. His work **"Jazz Tropical"** is highly prized by Latin music collectors.

✨ The Cosmic Work of QUINTO SOL

In 1978, Tino Contreras released the highly audacious album **"Música Infinita"** under the group name **Quinto Sol**. This project, heavily influenced by the **Aztec calendar** and the concept of the **Piedra del Sol** (Sun Stone), documents the idea of Earth's transformation.

The music is inquisitive and expansive, infused with the sounds of experimental jazz from Mexico, incorporating touches of New York-centric funk and free jazz. This blend gives the album an unsettling yet familiar, **cosmic and spiritual quality**.

**Final Legacy:** Tino Contreras was not only a drumming virtuoso but a cultural ambassador for Mexico, whose music continues to be rediscovered by new generations of jazz enthusiasts worldwide.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Changes to International Shipping

Dear Customers,

Due to the recent and **significant changes in US customs regulations**, specifically the elimination of the historic tariff exemption known as **"De Minimis"**, we are required to implement crucial adjustments to our international logistics.

This new regulation, which subjects almost all shipments to tariffs, has caused a **temporary disruption** in standard postal and parcel services from Mexico to several destinations.

NEW SHIPPING POLICY: Exclusive Use of Private Courier

To ensure your orders arrive safely, with full traceability, and in legal compliance, we are migrating our shipping exclusively to **private courier services (e.g., UPS)** for all orders destined for the:

• **United States of America (USA)**
• **Canada**
• **Puerto Rico**
• **Australia**

Effective immediately, our preferred choice will be **UPS**, a company with the capacity and expertise to handle the complexity of the new customs requirements. We are actively seeking the best rates and service quality.

It is essential that you carefully review the service rates **before placing your bid/order**, as this is the **only shipping method available** for the destinations mentioned above.

Rest of the World

For **all other countries not mentioned**, shipping through **Correos de México (Mexican Postal Service)** continues to operate normally.

We appreciate your understanding regarding these changes, which are beyond our control.

Questions? Contact us via Private Message!

EXCLUSIVE UPS SHIPPING RATES

Due to the recent elimination of the **"De Minimis"** exemption and the resulting disruption of traditional postal services, **Private Courier (UPS)** is now the **only available shipping method** for the **USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia**.

Rates have been established based on the quantity and format of the records. Please review them carefully before placing your order:

1. Singles Records (7" / 45 RPM)

2. Long Play Records (LP / 12")

If your order includes a combination or exceeds the limits shown, please **contact us via private message** for a personalized quote.

Auction Rules for a Successful Purchase

• No shipments will be made to any address other than the one provided by **eBay**.
• We do not accept payments outside of **eBay**.
• We do not accept payments on delivery. If you are not familiar with how the platform works, please inform yourself before making a purchase.
• We do not end auctions early. The starting price is the minimum we accept.
• We will not answer questions that are not directly related to the auction.

Payment Policy

• Any sale will be canceled if payment is not received within a maximum of **3 days**.
• If you need more time to make your payment, please send us a message to reach an agreement.

Packaging and Inspection

• The record has been cleaned with the **Spin-Clean washing system**.
• The inner sleeve has been replaced with a new white generic sleeve. The record has been placed in a new outer sleeve.
• The vinyl has been inspected with an **Ott-Lite lamp** to determine its condition. The package will be professionally and securely packaged for shipment.

Shipping Costs (Conflicting Rates Warning!)

**ATTENTION! The rates below (typically for postal service) are SUSPENDED for the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia.** For those destinations, you MUST apply the fixed UPS rates shown above.

• Please wait for the invoice with the **actual shipping cost before paying**.
• LP / Singles:
  • USA / Canada: **$20** (Postal service is suspended until further notice - Apply UPS rates!)
  • Europe / America (other countries): **$25**
  • Asia and the Rest of the World: **$30**
• You can combine several records in a single shipment.

Grading and Sound

Our grading follows the international standard:

• Almost flawless (**NM**)
• Excellent (**EX**)
• Very good (**VG+**)
• Very good (**VG**)

Please note that the sound of a record can vary depending on the type of turntable and cartridge used. Our grading is based on playback with a **Reloop 700 turntable and an Ortofon 2M cartridge**.

**Important:** We will solve any problems to avoid negative feedback.

Cordial greetings to our buyers!