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Latin Jazz: La Combinación Perfecta
Various Artists
SFW40802
Released in conjunction with the book and the traveling exhibition of the same name, La Combinación Perfecta is a superb collection of classic Latin jazz performed by some of its most important innovators. From established Latin legends Tito Puente and Mongo Santamaría to renowned jazz icons Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker, this release is a riveting journey through one of the most important American genres to emerge out of the 20th century. For the casual listener, this collection of landmark recordings outlines the historical development of Latin jazz. Simultaneously, for the aficionado, it provides fresh insight into the musical connections and innovations that make the tradition a rich and dynamic genre.
A companion book is also available
here
.
Lanzado en conjunto con el libro y la exposición itinerante del mismo nombre, Latin Jazz: La Combinación Perfecta es una colección magnífica de jazz latino clásico presentado por algunos de sus más importantes innovadores. Desde leyendas latinas como Tito Puente y Mongo Santamaría a los reconocidos ídolos del jazz Dizzy Gillespie y Charlie Parker, esta grabación es un viaje intenso a través uno de lo más importantes géneros americanos surgido en el siglo veinte. Para el oyente casual, esta colección de grabaciones clave presenta el desarrollo histórico del jazz latino. Simultáneamente para el aficionado, ofrece una vista nueva sobre las conexiones e innovaciones musicales que hacen de esta tradición un género rico y dinámico.
Year of Recording
2002
Record Label
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits
Produced by Raul Ferndandez ; Produced by Suzan Jenkins ; Liner Notes by Leonardo Acosta ; Liner Notes by Ira Gitler ; Liner Notes by Willard Jenkins ; Liner Notes by Isabelle Leymarie ; Liner Notes by Max Salazar ; Liner Notes by John Santos ; Liner Notes by Vicki Sola ; Liner Notes by Danilo Lozano ; Translated by Liliana Valenzuela ; Cover photo by Herman Leonard ; Mastered by Pete Reiniger ; Design by Sonya Cohen Cramer
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101
Tanga
Machito & the Afro-Cubans
3:53
102
Manteca
Dizzy Gillespie and His Orchestra with Chano Pozo
3:09
103
The Peanut Vendor (El Manisero)
Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
2:46
104
Mango Mangüé
Charlie Parker with Machito and His Afro-Cuban Orchestra
2:59
105
Mambo
Machito and His Afro-Cuban Orchestra featuring Charlie Parker
3:19
106
Mambo Beat
Tito Puente
4:11
107
Mambo Inn
The George Shearing Quintet
3:13
108
Afro-Blue
Mongo Santamaria
3:58
109
Soul Sauce (Guachi Guaro)
Cal Tjader
2:26
110
Juana Mil Ciento
Irakere
6:31
111
Giant Steps (Pasos Gigantes)
Justo Almario and Alex Acuña
6:10
112
Bye-Ya
Jerry González
6:49
113
Friday Morning
Paquito D'Rivera and Arturo Sandoval
6:35
114
Los Aretes de la Luna
David Sánchez
5:01
115
Con Poco Coco
Chucho Valdés
8:32
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14.98
*This album is unavailable for digital download.