Mozambique

by Eddie Palmieri

Mozambique cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1965
  • Label: Tico
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 32:12
  • Community rating: 3.29/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Pianist Eddie Palmieri champions the Cuban rhythm known as the 'Mozambique' on this driving, percussion-heavy release. The Tico Records session highlights the aggressive brass arrangements and relentless polyrhythms that established Palmieri as a radical innovator in the New York Latin dance scene.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic, dance, improvisation, call-and-response

Tracklist

  1. Mi Mambo Conga (2:48)
  2. Suj茅tate La Lengua (3:52)
  3. Manh茫 De Carnaval (2:56)
  4. Que Suene La Orquesta (5:44)
  5. Ajiaco Caliente (5:40)
  6. Pobre Pedro (4:49)
  7. Estamos Chao (3:48)
  8. Camag眉eyanos Y Habaneros (2:31)

Credits

  • David Perez - bass
  • Manny Oquendo - bongos, timbales
  • Tommy Lopez, Sr. - congas
  • George Castro - flute
  • Barry Rogers - trombone
  • Jose Rodrigues - trombone
  • Ismael Quintana - vocals
  • Luiz Bonf谩 - written-by

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