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Latin Jazz Orchestra: Havana Blues
In addition to some solid originals, standout cuts include upbeat versions of Chick Corea's "Guajira," Kenny Dorham's "Afrodisia," and Horace Silver's "Where You At?" Latin jazz pioneer Chico O'Farrill, who arranged many of the great Machito / Chano Pozo / Dizzy Gillespie dates of the late '40s, is on hand to add some historical weight to the sessions, plus some swinging charts. O'Farrill's son, Arturo Jr., is the orchestra's excellent young pianist.
Track Listing
Havana Blues; The Cobra; Palabras de Mujer; Guajira; Afrodisia; Huachinango de Veracruz; Percussion Excursion; Tres Palabras; Blue Mambo; Where You At? (44:37).
Personnel
Peck Allmond, John Almendra, Igor Atalita, John Berdeguer, Peter Brainin, Pablo Calogero, Milton Cardona, Ray Col
Album information
Title: Havana Blues | Year Released: 1998 | Record Label: Palmetto Records
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