Cubano

by Andre's Cuban All Stars

Cubano cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1952
  • Label: Mercury, Clef
  • Country: Cuba
  • Community rating: 3.84/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Documenting some of the earliest recorded examples of the freewheeling 'descarga' style, this release captures a blistering, highly informal Cuban jam session. Assembled by producer Norman Granz, the elite ensemble abandons strict commercial arranging in favor of explosive, percussion-heavy improvisation and jazz-inflected horn solos. The record is a foundational milestone in the evolution of authentic Latin jazz.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, Improvisation, Rhythmic, Technical, Melodic, dance, percussive, rhythmic, ensemble, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Desconfianza
  2. Tabu
  3. Duerme
  4. Blues For Andre
  5. Con Poco Coco

Credits

  • Andre's Cuban All Stars - primary artist
  • David Stone Martin - artwork
  • Enrique "Kike" Hern谩ndez - bass
  • Guillermo Barreto - drums
  • Rolando Alfonso - percussion [tumbadora]
  • Bebo Vald茅s - piano
  • Norman Granz - supervised by, liner notes
  • Gustavo Maas - tenor saxophone
  • Alejandro "El Negro" Vivar - trumpet

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