[TPIN] Afro-Cuban Jazz recordings

[Glenn Bengry]

Guys,
 
The seminal recordings where jazz and cuban music came together from '48-54 brought Dizzy, Charlie Parker, Machito and his band, Chico O'Farrill and his band with Chico arranging almost all the material.  Brilliant arranger who just passed away a few years ago.  He had a band that played at the Blue Note every Monday night in NYC that played a lot of those classic arrangements. 
 
 Chico's band continued to record through the late 90's.  There is a recording called PURE EMOTION with an arrangement of La Cucaracha that is exceptional.  The band is exceptional too with Victor Paz playing lead trumpet.  It is worth it to buy the CD just to hear that arrangement and Victor playing lead.
 
The double album "Afro-Cuban Jazz"  must still be available  with my favorite Charlie Parker solo on Mango Mangue and Dizzy on MantecaTheme.  If you dont' have that one in your vault, its a must.
 
 
glenn
 
PS  Mario Bauza played in Machito's 
band, then formed his own band. 
That band is where Tito Puente 
cut his teeth.  Tito's recordings with
Piro Rodriguez on trumpet are also
fabulous
 
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