Afro-Cuban

by Kenny Dorham

Afro-Cuban cover art

A seminal album that masterfully blended the language of bebop with Latin rhythms. The addition of conguero Carlos 'Patato' Valdes created a rich, polyrhythmic texture that was innovative and influential.

Genres

  • Latin Jazz
  • Hard Bop
  • Afro-Cuban Jazz

Tracklist

  1. Afrodisia
  2. Lotus Flower
  3. Minor's Holiday
  4. Basheer's Dream