The essence of Afro-Cuban jazz
Kenny Dorham's stunning fusion of Latin rhythms and jazz.
This work not only displays his outstanding virtuosity as a trumpeter, but also his innovative approach incorporating Afro-Cuban rhythms. The exquisite combination of Latin percussion and jazz ensemble creates an exotic and dynamic sound. This masterpiece is regarded as a pioneering attempt at Latin fusion in 1950s jazz.
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7 TRACKS:
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1)
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Afrodisia
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2)
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Lotus Flower
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3)
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Minor's Holiday
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4)
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Basheer's Dream
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5)
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K. D.'s Motion
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6)
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The Villa
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7)
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Venita's Dance
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Piano - Horace Silver
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Drums - Art Blakey
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Tenor Saxophone - Hank Mobley
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Design [Cover Design] - Gil Mellé
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Trombone - Jay Jay Johnson
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Engineer [Recording] - Rudy Van Gelder
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Trumpet - Kenny Dorham
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Bass - Oscar Pettiford
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Photography By - Francis Wolff
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Baritone Saxophone - Cecil Payne
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Congas - Carlos "Patato" Valdes
