Afro-Cuba

Track Listings

1. Cuban Lullaby/Mambo

2. Yo Siempre Oddara - Jane Bunnett

3. Despojo - Paquito D'Rivera

4. Relax - Arturo Sandoval

5. Montuno de Patato - Patato

6. Guaguanjira - Paquito D'Rivera

7. Comparsa - Paquito D'Rivera

8. Manisero

9. Comelon - Patato

10. Como Fué - Paquito D'Rivera

11. Adios Pampa Mia - Patato

12. G.M. S (Gandinga, Mondongo, Sandunga) - Jane Bunnett

Afro-Cuba,Various Artists,Nascente,Afro-Cuban Jazz,Cuba,Cuban Jazz,Hard Bop,Latin Jazz,Post-Bop,Salsa,Tropical,World Music

Afro-Cuba

Tracks:

Chan Chan
De Camino A La Vereda
El Cuarto De Tula
Pueblo Nuevo
Dos Gardenias
Y Tu Que Has Hecho
Veinte Anos
El Carretero
Candela
Amor De Loca Juventud
Orgullecida
Murmullo
Buena Vista Social Club
La Bayamesa

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Ry Cooder's name has helped bring attention to this session, but it's the veteran Cuban son musicians who make this album really special. Reminiscent of Ellington in its scope and sense of hushed romanticism, Buena Vista Social Club is that rare meld of quietude and intensity; while the players sound laid-back, they're putting forth very alive music, a reminder that aging doesn't mean taking to bed. Barbarito Torres's laoud solo on "El Cuarto de Tula" is both more blinding and more tasteful than any guitar showcase on any recent rock album; a quote from "Stormy Weather" and some very distinct parallels to Hawaiian styles remind us of why it's called "world music." --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Nice cuban music.......2007-03-15

I have had this album a number of years, and my enthusiasm is not quite as great as many of the viewers here, because although it is generally pleasant listening, I don't think there are really any outstanding tracks or personal favorites on here.

I should add that I speak Spanish fairly well and therefore understand the lyrics, and am generally an enthusiast of Hispanic culture and music. The story of this worthy project and how this was recorded are interesting and I suspect some reviewers are moved more by sentiment than just on the merits of the music, some of which seems very middle-of-the-road to me, albeit pleasant enough for casual listening.

Cubano Revisited.......2007-02-12

Ry Cooder did a good thing reassembling these wonderfully talented and forgotten stars of another period. Great album, wish it was a double, triple, a collection. I would buy it. Can't replace these icons of another era and their sound will be gone with them.

Ry Cooder With All Star Cuban Band.......2007-02-02

All done in Spainish, this excellent CD has a book included with translations and facts about the players. The music here oozes with atmosphere, taking you to the heart of Cuba. First rate musicianship and great songs all the way through. Ry leaves the vocals to various others, but his guitar work is unmistakably present. A good veiw indeed!

Buena Vista Social Club Classic.......2007-01-16

For those of you who are fans of the Buena Vista Social Club already, this is the masterpiece. A culmination of talented musicians, soul, love, and sultry afternoons with a cool drink getting ready to kick on into the night!

For those of you who have never listened to this style of music, don't just listen to it once as you could compare it to the first 3 olives you have ever eaten.

The first one shocks your taste with a layered complexity that is both sharp and mellow, leaving you with a look on your face that says "what just happened?".

The second takes you back to the memory of your first taste, and enjoying re-living the sensation, you start looking for more.

The third confirms your interests and instils an infatuation with something unique, powerful, and good for the heart and soul, that will be played over and over again.

Absolutely fantastic!.......2007-01-11

Michael Fletcher reviewed this CD spot-on. And I concur with the review that it is magical--it is indeed that. I can listen to it over and over at work or at home! It seems to suit almost any mood and simply nourishes the soul. I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys good music--you don't even need to be a fan of Cuban music. I certainly am not well versed in Latin music, but am a definite fan of this album!

Si, Para Usted: The Funky Beats of Revolutionary Cuba, Vol. 1

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Si, Para Usted: The Funky Beats of Revolutionary Cuba, Vol. 1
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Waxing Deep
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2007-06-19

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Son a Propulsion - Algo Nuevo,
Bacalao con Pan - Irakere
Y No le Conviene - Los Van Van
Adeoey
De La Fiesta La Mejor
Si, Para Usted
Amor Mio
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Y Viva La Felicidad - Algo Nuevo,
Rompe Cocorioco - Algo Nuevo,
Baila, Ven y Baila
Con La Luz de La Ma
Pocito
Fino
Sondeando
Casina y Epidecus

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Waxing Deep Records is pleased to announce the first ever compilation of Cuban funk: Si, Para Usted: The Funky Beats of Revolutionary Cuba, Volume One. An unprecedented combination of socialism and artistic freedom flourished during the mid-years of Castro's Cuba, enabling musicians to create an innovative body of music based on traditional styles like those made famous by the Buena Vista Social Club. Si, Para Usted captures the spirit of this time. The music ranges from son, beat, jazz, and funk, and abounds with psychedelic influences, electronic experimentation, and a heavy dose of soul. Communist funk may seem unlikely, but here it is. Si, Para Usted was lovingly compiled by Dan Zacks of Waxing Deep Radio in response to massive listener demand for the Cuban music played on the show. Outside of the Waxing Deep archive, the bulk of funky Cuban music is virtually unobtainable. Cuban recordings were never widely distributed and few have been reissued. Utterly committed to sharing good music, Dan took it upon himself to make these fantastic tracks more widely accessible. Almost all of the tracks were re-mastered from the original tapes kept by the Cuban government in a dusty Havana warehouse. Given the poor quality of Cuban vinyl, this means the music on Si, Para Usted has a quality of sound previously unavailable. Quite simply, the music has never sounded this good.

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Rumba Palace
Absolutely AMAZING!!
Rumba Palace....Not so much
Something is missing..

Rumba Palace
Arturo Sandoval
Manufacturer: Telarc
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ASIN: B000OQDX2M
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

A Gozar
Guarachando
El Huracan Del Caribe
21st Century
Sexy Lady
Peaceful
Having Fun
Arranca De Nuevo
Rumba Palace
Nouveau Cha Cha

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Sandoval, a Cuban ex-pat who was a founding member of Irakere, one of Havana's most legendary jazz bands, has so far won four Grammys, six Billboard Awards, and even an Emmy (for the soundtrack to For Love Of Country -- The Arturo Sandoval Story). His trumpet style, with its soaring improvisational pyrotechnics and sometimes blustery but always sonorous tone, has influenced an entire generation of young Latin players. Now a tenured professor at Florida International University and proud owner of Miami's Arturo Sandoval Jazz Club but still a working musician, he has performed with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to Michel Legrand to Tony Bennett to Patti Labelle. The present album captures both his virtuosity and generosity toward other musicians, as he leads a hand-picked cadre of headliners through 12 delightful tracks, all recorded in robust, state-of-the-art sound. Felipe Lamoglia (sax), Antonio Perez (piano), Armando Gola (bass), Alexis "Pututi" Arce (drums) and Tomas Cruz (percussion), plus some very talented sidemen, toss themes around with playful or obsessed abandon, making some tunes into a mad scrimmage and others into a post-coital meditation. Even a new-comer to jazz and/or Latin music will be charmed and elated by the sonic brilliance and musical passion on tap here -- it's one of Sandoval's latter-day high points and that's saying a lot. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

Rumba Palace.......2007-07-15

Rumba Palace Is a very good blend of awsome Jazz with very fine Latin background . If you're already a fan of Arturo you won't be disapointed. If not, check it out. You will hear some of the best of both worlds

Absolutely AMAZING!!.......2007-06-13

Arturo Sandoval is the king of Latin jazz and one of the world's most dynamic performers and this album proves just that!

This album is sophisticated and elegant, but also displays plenty of fire. I love that ten of the eleven songs are original compositions by Arturo himself, I think they really highlight his renowned Latin side.

His band also sounds incredible and really rounds out the whole album. The whole band sounds really excited to be a part of it and the songs just flows so smoothly.

It's high-powered and shows remarkable range, but at time is also moody and graceful, and it even showcases Sandoval singing!

I love it!

Rumba Palace....Not so much.......2007-06-01

I have been an Arturo fan since before he came to the US. I was very disappointed with this CD. First, the arraignments are aweful, as if they were thrown togather just to fill the disc, no imagination, each track sounds the same as the next. Second, the CD was overproduced. Third, the CD would put you to sleep, not entice you to dance as Arturo said in an interview. Arturo, you can do better. Try allowing others do the arrainging on some of the tracks for a better variety. Try using actual musicians, rather than laying mutiple tracks of the same musician playing the various tracks. I will still be a loyal fan and buy your next CD, but I was very disappointed in this effort.

Something is missing.........2007-05-23

Finally is he back with some real Arturo playing, but it feel like somethings missing. This cd do not have the soul of the earlier DanZon and Y El Tren Latino records. But still, a nice recording!!

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Beautiful synergy
Passionate!
A new interpretation for Latin Classics
Lagrimas Negras
A must have for your music library!

Lágrimas Negras
Bebo & Cigala
Manufacturer: RCA Victor
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ASIN: B0001EKZOQ
Release Date: 2004-06-22

Tracks:

Inolvidable
Veinte anos
Lagrimas Negras
Nieblas del riachuelo
Corazon loco
Se me olvido que te olvide
Vete de mi
La Bien Paga
Eu sei que vou te amar

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This album pairs one of the greatest flamenco singers of today, cantaor Diego El Cigala, with one of Cuba's finest Afro-Cuban pianists, Bebo Valdes. With Valdes (father of the great Chucho Valdes) born in 1918, there's a 40-year age difference between the pianist and the singer, but they do a fine job crossing generations and oceans to discover the commonalities between Caribbean and the Iberian music, coming up with a romantic marriage of the two cultures using rumbas, guajira, sons and boleros. All the songs are classics out of the Latin music tradition, using just a handful of players in support. Valdes's fingers are delicate and prone to dramatic flourishes; Cigala's voice is pure flamenco in its hoarse intonation, cadence and emotional outpourings. The two masters make the union work by focusing on the drama of the love songs--"Veinte Años," "Inolvidable" and the title track are just three amazing examples--as fuel for some of the most exquisitely passionate music to come out in ages. --Tad Hendrickson

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Winners of three PREMIOS DE LA MUSICA AWARDS (Spanish Academy of Musical Arts & Sciences) Lágrimas Negras, a collection of old standards performed by Cuban jazz pianist Bebo Valdes and Spanish flamenco vocalist Diego el Cigala.

This was recorded at the suggestion of Hollywood Oscar® Award-winning director, Fernando Trueba (Belle Epoque), which has become a phenomenon in Spain.

The result is a journey that discovers the essence of the Latino "love" song with connections to Cuba, Central and South America, and Spain.

Picked by New York Times critic Ben Rattcliff as "the best album of the year", Lágrimas Negras has had an impressive debut. The album has never been out of the top 30 since its release in Spain over nine months ago, achieving double Platinum sales status. It has won five Amigo Awards, one Premio Ondas, and three Premios de la Musica Awards (including Best Album).

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful synergy.......2007-06-08

A unique combination of beautiful jazz piano music played by acclaimed Cuban Bebo Valdés with the sensuous hoarse voice of young Gypsy singer El Cigala. First heard them at a friend's house and could not wait until I purchased the CD for myself and to give to friends. Great selection and variety of songs. The nearest to perfect symbiosis I have ever seen in a collaboration between jazz and flamenco.

Passionate!.......2007-05-15

This is the best CD I've bought in a while. We play it during painting class and it really gets the creative juices flowing...

A new interpretation for Latin Classics.......2007-03-09

Lagrimas Negras is a beautiful collection of Latin American beats combined with traditional Flamenco sounds. It is a perfect blend of music.

Lagrimas Negras.......2007-02-12

It is quite rare to find an album that can be enjoyed in its entirety, but this happens to be one of them. The genius arragangements of Bebo Valdes accompanied by the moving and impassioned vocals of Cegala are a match that could only be made through divine intervention.

A must have for your music library!.......2007-01-16

I love every single song on this album! Truly a masterpiece!

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Top Notch
Needs more cowbell........
MUST HAVE!
Food for your Soul !
Recommended only if you're in one of these two categories...

A Toda Cuba Le Gusta

Manufacturer: Nonesuch
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ASIN: B000005J54
Release Date: 1997-09-16

Tracks:

Amor Verdadero
Alto Songo
Habana Del Este
A Toda Cuba Le Gusta
Fiesta De La Rumba
Los Sitio' Asere
Pio Mentiroso
Maria Caracoles
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Elube Chango

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A rousing ensemble recording, A Todo Cuba Le Gusta features a band made up largely of Cuban music elders. As a reflection of their collective experience playing multiple percussion instruments and brightly lit trumpets, the Afro-Cuban All Stars churn with high drama, even while playing music that's paced with extravagant patience. The time signatures overlay and run against each other in a casual trot while the trumpets blare with fat fullness. Add to that the impassioned group vocals and you've got a hard-to-beat Cuban traditional music session. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

Top Notch.......2005-09-08

If your into salsa or any of that type of music you will really enjoy this CD. When I first put into my player I was so surprised at what I heard, I think I even said to myself what a plesant surprise to me ears. Very dancable music, and the lyrics are a plus. I also took it to work and several of my co-workers also commented on the music. One of my favorite CD's.

Needs more cowbell...............2005-08-03

This CD is lively, upbeat, and rockin'! A must have if you enjoy Cuban music. As one who has vistied Cuba, this CD takes me back to hanging out in dive bars, searching for great music, big bands, lively older musicians, and dancing in every available space in the club. Another Buena Vista Social Club Masterpiece.... fantastic! I'm running home to light up a Monte Cristo!

MUST HAVE!.......2004-06-26

You cannot even claim to have a collection without THIS! Brilliant! Beyond brilliant!!

Food for your Soul !.......2004-04-13

This definitely is an album that is full of life! If you love music this indeed needs to be in your collection of albums. You can hear the warmth of Cuba in the sounds and rhythms of the tracks.

If you aren't having the brightest of days it will lift you out of any kind of 'blue' mood you might be in.

Buyt it!

Recommended only if you're in one of these two categories..........2003-04-08

Honestly, I can think only of two groups of people who will enjoy this recording, and if you're in either group, I urge you to order it immediately if not sooner.

If you're one of those totally or mostly unfamiliar with Cuban jazz, you'll love this. It's a celebration of life, full of good humor and vigor. The excitement of the music is bound to get to you, and you'll wonder why you've never given it a chance before.

On the other hand, you might be quite familiar with this sound, with the vocals of veterans such as Ibrahim Ferrer, Pio Leyva, Manuel 'Puntillita Licea, Raul Planas, Jose Antonio 'Maceo' Rodriguez, and Felix Valoy, and with the full sound of trumpets, teombones, enhanced by sax, flute, and piano. If so, you'll find this the best you've heard, and will insist on its being in your collection.

Tracks:

El rincon caliente
Para bailar el montuno
Deuda
El roloj de Pastora
Me bote de guano
Mi Corazon no tiene quien lo llore
Tengo que olvidarte
Canta montero
Chicarronero
No vuelvo a Monon/Las tres Marias/Apurrunenme mujeres Medley
Dombe Dombe

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For his first solo album, 71-year-old trumpeter Mirabal has created a tribute to the seminal bandleader Arsenio Rodriguez. The latter was a tres-wielding maverick who reveled in Cuba's African heritage and gave new opportunities to the piano and brass. With three trumpeters on board, it is not surprising that the tracks often explode into blaring, festive, sloppy--precise fanfares, but Papi Oviedo on tres and pianist Roberto Fonseca more than hold their own. The singers also get a workout, notably on Me Bote De Guano, with its humming opening chorus and robust tenor lead vocal. The late Rubén González, who was Rodriguez's original keyboard man, is heard on Dombe Dombe, a tune he suggested for the set list. The sessions were recorded in Havana at legendary Egrem Studios with a minimum of technical bells-and-whistles and if the sonic texture is somewhat rough and remote, it only adds to the studio-live atmosphere. --Christina Roden

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Album Description

Cuban trumpeter Manuel "Guajiro" Mirabel was among the first musicians recruited by British producer Nick Gold for the now legendary sessions at Havana's Egrem Studio that yielded the multi-platinum Buena Vista Social Club album and Wim Wenders' groundbreaking concert documentary. But the veteran player already had enjoyed a rich musical history, having performed for more than 40 years in some of the most celebrated Cuban nightclub orchestras. With this lively set of '40s-era conjunto classics, he pays tribute to pioneering Cuban composer-bandleader Arsenio Rodriguez, whose trumpet arrangements inspired Mirabel as a boy.

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Manuel Guarjiro Mirabal.......2006-03-05

I'm a true collector of orginal Cuban music from the 1930 to 1970's and this CD is probably one of the best I've heard from new age bands.

Hot Latin Big Band.......2005-02-26

This album burns from start to finish. It is a straight up party album--- if you're looking for romantic make-out music, try another Buena Vista member. This record is loud and hot and made for dancing. Imagine a sweaty ballroom in a Havana casino in the 40's and this is the band that would be playing there. All of the musicians are excellent. The band has the traditional three trumpet, dual percussion, tres, bass and sonero line-up and there is not a weak member of the group. The vocalists are uniformly outstanding. Most of the album was recorded live in one take, and it definitely has the spontaneous, joyous feel of a live recording. Highly recommended.

"debut solo for Manuel Guajiro Mirabal".......2005-02-02

Nonesuch Records and Warner Music present "Buena Vista Social Club Presents - Manuel Guaijro Mirabal", in his solo debut album featuring the music of Arsenia Rodgriguez performed by Manuel "Guaijro" Mirabal and a very selective group of Buena Vista Social Club musicians...recorded at Havana's Egrem Studios with that electricity of "Live Performances"...this is an album you would stay up late at night for, sipping a glass or two of your favorite...entire album is performed in a playful setting.

Composer Rodgriguez sends our way "CANTA MONTERO", "EL RELOJ DE PASTORA", "EL RINCON CALIENTE", "ME BOTE DE GUANO", "MI CORAZON NO TIENE QUIEN LO LLORE", "PARA BAILAR EL MONTUNO", "TENGO QUE OLVIDARTE", creativity and innovation sends a modern salsa conjunto that will keep your head spinning...craving more of the same much like "Mambo Kings"..."DEUDA", composed by Luis Marquetti in 1945..."CHICHARRONERO", composer Louis "Lili" Martinez Grinan blends piano solo and brass to this rhythmic tune..."NO VUELVO A MORON LAS TRES MARIAS APJURRUNENME MUJERE MEDLEY", composers Otilio Del Portal and Arsenia Rodriguez favor us with a 5 minute medley of Cuba's finest offerings..."DOMBE DOMBE", beautiful opening trumpet solo, with haunting counter-melodies arranged and performed by Ruben Gonzalez, just the way it was back in the '40s...gotta love it!

Total Time: 46:36 on 11 Tracks ~ Nonesuch Records 79810 ~ (1/04/2005)

Another Gem From A Buena Vista Social Club Veteran.......2005-01-22

I owned all the albums of Buena Vista Social Club veterans and this one I waited with great anticipation. And I'm proud to say that I am not disappointed. All the selections in this album are superb and Guajiro Mirabal's playing of the trumpet is simply superb, most specially, if you are aware that he is more than 70 years old. Trumpet sound can be very annoying because of its inherent loudness but in the hands(or mouth) of Guajiro Mirabal, it is simply intoxicating. I played the album any time of the day and it never failed to amaze me. You can listen to it in any kind of mood you are. Morning. Late afternoon. Late night.

I highly recommend this album, along with all the albums of Buena Vista Social club members. Let's enjoy this music. This is the kind of music that you will not get tired listening at. Why? Because they are made by real musicians. All the sounds you hear are coming from real instruments all recorded live in the studio. If you are tired of listening to "manufactured" music, this kind of music will surely give you an entirely different experience.

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wonderful
True artistry
Its a Blast
Happy Dixieland to you !
album title says it all

Trumpet Evolution
Arturo Sandoval
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Release Date: 2003-05-06

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La Virgen De La Macarena
I Can't Get Started
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It wouldn't seem possible to do a reasonable survey of the 20th century trumpet playing on one CD, but somehow trumpeter Arturo Sandoval has done just that. Known as an immensely gifted and versatile player, Sandoval tips his hat to such jazzmen as Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, and his mentor Dizzy Gillespie, as well as classical players such as Timofei Dokschizer and Maurice Andre. More than simply playing tunes these trumpeters made famous, Sandoval plays in the style of each trumpeter, even pulling signature quotes from their solos. It's a remarkable feat. With Quincy Jones at the production helm, the music and backing band changes according to the tributee--lush big band swing, bebop, organ jazz, classical, and Latin music are all covered. Surprisingly, there's not as much Latin jazz as you'd expect from the former member of Irakere, but with so much ground covered, this is more of an observation than a complaint. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

wonderful.......2007-03-01

Cuban born Floridian Arturo Sandoval is one of the most nimble jazz trumpeters to be playing in the modern day. In the 1970s Sandoval befriended the legendary Dizzy Gillespie and toured Cuba and Europe with him. In the 1980s Sandoval sought political asylum from Castro's Cuba at the United Stated Embassy in Rome. This album of tributes is a wonderful bargain, featuring a wide spectrum of styles and standards played by a real master.

I love Sandoval's version of "Round' Midnight" to Miles Davis, inflecting that bluesy Davis sound with ghostlike precision. Nineteen tracks make this disc an unusually generous one, with superb sound quality and musical execution. A nice CD to own, to be sure.

True artistry.......2007-01-23

Arturo shines in this recording that pays homage to great trumpeters of days gone by. Sandoval demonstrates his flexibility and musical knowledge in this recording - and does an amazing job of imitating those great trumpeters, while lending just enough of his own style and artistry to make each piece his own.

A wonderful addition to the trumpeter, or trumpet fan's collection.

Its a Blast.......2007-01-12

If your're a trumpeter or trumpet enthusiast you will love this collection.I think Arturo did a wonderful job, you get a little info on the artiste who did the original pieces.This is great, dizzy,maynard great compilation.

Happy Dixieland to you !.......2005-08-18

I will repeat my review on other Sandoval album:

I always smile when I listen to Arturo Sandoval. His technique is absolutely unbeatable. And he also plays piano with great dexterity!

Here is my mathematical relationship to describe Sandoval's technique:

(Arturo Sandoval / Trumpet) = (Oscar Peterson / Piano)

Phenomenal.

album title says it all.......2005-07-27

I was reading some reviews about this album, and somebody asked the question, why?. Well, I think Arturo not only wanted to pay tributes to legendary trumpeters, (who inspired him to be who he is and play like he plays,) he wanted to show the world how beautiful the trumpet sound and styles have been this last century. It was his idea, no other trumpeter could have come close to what he's done, and he deserves all the credit in the world. The album is filled with some of the greatest titles ever to represent the jazz world and solo trumpet. I highly recommend this CD and satisfaction is guaranteed. Arturo truly is an important link to the evolution of trumpet.

We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together

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A fortunate meeting between two great musicians!
We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together
Warming and just music, pure joy of music

We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together
Bebo Valdes , and Federico Britos
Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
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Bebo de Cuba
Bebo
Bebo Rides Again
Recuerdos de Habana: A Portrait at 80
Lágrimas Negras

ASIN: B0002O095U
Release Date: 2004-07-06

Tracks:

We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together
Bakiff
My One and Only Love
Rosita
Noche Azul
Someone to Watch Over Me
Claudia
I Only Have Eyes for You
Adionino
Way You Look Tonight
Luiza
Waltz for Debbie
Canci
Together

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2003 Release by the 86-year-old Cuban Pianist/Composer/Arranger Along with Latin Jazz Violinist Federico Britos.

Customer Reviews:

A fortunate meeting between two great musicians!.......2007-02-18

After the well known success of Buena vista Social Club, the world realized there were many roads to explore around the significance of new airs of freshness that received the Latin music.

And in this state of things Bebo Valdes 'presence was even embossed by Fernando Trueba in "Calle 54" ( as a matter of fact, Truba produced the last album of Bebo). This album is a plesant compilation of universal themes that have as common denominator the love in every single track, seen by several composers around the world. And that cosmopolitism enriches beyond measure and notably the huge lyric legacy of it. From Ernesto Lecuona? s Noche de luna to Gershwin's Someone to watch over me and from Billie Evans' Waltz for Debbie to Astor Piazolla' s Adios Nonino, the wide range of distilled emotions, livings and memories is carved in relief by this formidable team of sensitive musicians.

We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together.......2006-08-19

it is a disk beautiful, it is one of the best interpretations of Bebo Valdes

Warming and just music, pure joy of music.......2005-03-06

This is one of those things that makes you wish to have more time to hear this kind of marvelous music. Highly recommended.

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Arturo Sandoval & His Group
Arturo Sandoval
Manufacturer: Mvd Visual
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Arturo Sandoval & the Latin Jazz Orchestra
Rumba Palace
Live at the Hotel Nacional Havana 1986
Funk Tango
Wow! The Formative Years

ASIN: B000OLHFBM
Release Date: 2007-04-23

Tracks:

Seas Tu
Para Empezar a Vivir
Cuatro Gigantes
Yo Nunca Volvere a Amar De Esta Manera
Cancion Para Una Madre
Variaciones Para Una Mazurca De Chopin
La Malaguena
Sabado 14
El Dia Que Me Quieras
Summertime
Popurrit Mexicano

Album Description

We are proud to present the exquisite new Malanga Music collection, established with the purpose of uncovering outstanding rare material by the most legendary figures in the history of Cuban music. This material had been previously locked away in the vaults collecting dust, but two years of extensive investigation in Havana's Areíto studio archives have brought these gems to light. This CD includes the complete original albums Arturo Sandoval Y SU GRUPO (1982) and Arturo Sandoval Y su grupo (1981). 11 tracks. Malanga.

Album Details

This CD Release Includes the Complete Original Albums: "Arturo Sandoval Y Su Group" (1982) and "Arturo Sandoval Y Su Grupo"(1981). Both Albums were Co-directed by the Latin-jazz Arranger Hilario Durán and Feature Jorge Reyes, One of the Best Bass Players in Cuba Today.

Arturo Sandoval & the Latin Jazz Orchestra

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Arturo just before making it big.
At last!!!

Arturo Sandoval & the Latin Jazz Orchestra
Arturo Sandoval
Manufacturer: Mvd Visual
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Plays Well With Others

ASIN: B000M7FOM0
Release Date: 2007-02-12

Tracks:

Turi
Luna De Miel En Guama
Claudio
Blues En Dos Partes
Maria
?Que Vas A Hacer El Resto De Tu Vida?
Lamento Borincano
Como Llora Una Estrella
Te Quiero
A Mi Manera
Penelope
Almendra
Aguas De Marzo
Rabo De Nube
La Bikina

Album Details

This CD Release Includes the Complete Original Albums: "Turi" and "Arturo Sandoval".

Customer Reviews:

Arturo just before making it big........2007-06-08

If you love Arturo you'll love this cd. It features some of his "theme" songs before he "super charged" them.

At last!!!.......2007-01-29

This is it, if you like Arturos old latin style from Cuba, this is it. This is a lot of big orchestras here, and some small bands. Not so much solos but still enough. I have all this on LP but cds got a bit better sound. A must for fans.... Also if you like Arturos old playing, check out Estrellas De Areito, Los Heroes from 1979, double cd available on this site....nice!!!

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