Sabu's Jazz Espagnole

by Sab煤 Mart铆nez

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1961
  • Label: Alegre
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:44
  • Community rating: 3.73/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A fiery document of New York's Latin jazz scene, 'Sabu's Jazz Espagnole' captures master conguerro Sab煤 Mart铆nez driving a relentlessly energetic ensemble. The recording embodies the spirit of the 'descarga' (jam session), fusing dizzying percussion with aggressive brass arrangements.

Genres

Descriptors: percussive, fusion, improvisation, ensemble, instrumental

Tracklist

  1. Intro (0:27)
  2. The Oracle (4:55)
  3. I Remember Carmen (4:01)
  4. Delilah (4:21)
  5. Breakin' It In (4:14)
  6. Flipping (0:23)
  7. Otra Vez (0:21)
  8. Flamenco Ain't Bad (4:24)
  9. Woody'n You (5:06)
  10. Enchantment (4:33)
  11. Nica's Dream (6:39)
  12. Coda (0:15)

Credits

  • Hugh Masekela - primary artist, trumpet [uncredited], vocals [uncredited], written-by
  • Harold Dotson - bass [uncredited]
  • Red Mitchell - bass [uncredited]
  • Big Black - congas [uncredited]
  • Chuck Carter - drums [uncredited]
  • Mike McGriff - drums [uncredited]
  • Barney Kessel - guitar [uncredited]
  • Roy Gaines - guitar [uncredited]

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