Kenny Dorham – Afro-Cuban (1955/2013) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Kenny Dorham – Afro-Cuban (1955/2013)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 35:00 minutes | 1,23 GB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Blue Note Records

“In preparing these hi def remasters, we were very conscientious about maintaining the feel of the original releases while adding a previously unattainable transparency and depth. It now sounds like you’ve set up your chaise lounge right in the middle of Rudy Van Gelder’s studio!” – Blue Note President, Don Was.

Afro-Cuban is the 1955 masterpiece by Kenny Dorham. The recording is one of the first well-respected blends of jazz and Afro-Cuban. The legendary jazz trumpeter is joined by J.J. Johnson, Hank Mobley, Cecil Payne, Horace Silver, Percy Heath, Art Blakey, Carlos Valdes and Richie Goldberg. This is a vital addition for any music connoisseur’s collection. Standouts include “Afrodisia,” “Lotus Flower” and “Minors Holiday.”

Tracklist:
01. Kenny Dorham – Afrodisia (05:04)
02. Kenny Dorham – Lotus Flower (04:16)
03. Kenny Dorham – Minors Holiday (04:25)
04. Kenny Dorham – Basheer’s Dream (05:02)
05. Kenny Dorham – K.D.’s Motion (05:27)
06. Kenny Dorham – La Villa (05:22)
07. Kenny Dorham – Venita’s Dance (05:20)

Personnel:
Kenny Dorham (trumpet)
Hank Mobley (tenor saxophone)
J.J. Johnson (trombone, tracks 1-4 only)
Cecil Payne (baritone saxophone)
Horace Silver (piano)
Oscar Pettiford (bass, tracks 1-4)
Percy Heath (bass, tracks 5-7)
Art Blakey (drums)
Carlos “Patato” Valdes (congas, tracks 1-4 only)

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