Irakere - Live At Ronnie Scott's (1991)
Irakere
Live At Ronnie Scott's
In Irakere's earlier days, this premiere Cuban group often had to disguise the fact that they were playing imperalistic music from the West (i.e. jazz). Maybe now the masquerade is no longer necessary for the music on this definitive CD would never be mistaken for anything else. Heavily influenced both by Dizzy Gillespie and the rhythms of Cuba and South America, the 11-piece group is in top form interpreting the compositions of its pianist/leader Chuco Valdes (who has a memorable workout on "Mr. Bruce"
. Five of the six selections are primaily features for individual players. Throughout this memorable set, the ensemble work is clean and loose, the percussionists keep the proceedings fiery and the soloists are excellent.
by Scott Yanow
Tracks:
01.Neurosis
02.Cuando Canta el Corazon (When My Heart Sings)
03.Mirando Arriba (Looking Up)
04.Flute Notes
05.Mr. Bruce
06.Claudia
Musicos:
Chucho Valdés-Piano, Arranger, Directo
Carlos Morales-Guitar
Enrique Pla-Percussion, Drums
Oscar Valdés-Percussion, Vocals
Carlos del Puerto-Bass
Miguel "Angá" Diaz-Conga
Cesar Lopez-Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano)
Juan Monguia-Trumpet
Adalberto Moreno-Trumpet
Orlando "Maraca" Valle-Flute, Keyboards
Carlos Averhoff-Sax (Tenor)
69 Puntos
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V! score: 7/10
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