Afro-Cuban Jazz Moods is an album by Dizzy Gillespie and Machito, featuring arrangements by Chico O'Farrill, recorded in 1975 and released on the Pablo label.[1]
| Afro-Cuban Jazz Moods | ||||
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| Released | 1975 | |||
| Recorded | June 4–5, 1975 | |||
| Studio | Generation Sound Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 31:51 | |||
| Label | Pablo 2310-771 | |||
| Producer | Arturo 'Chico' O'Farrill & Mario Bauzá | |||
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Reception
editThe Allmusic review called the album "a historic recording session".[2]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [3] |
Track listing
editAll compositions by Chico O'Farrill.
- "Oro, Incienso y Mirra" - 15:38
- "Galidoscopico" - 5:05
- "Pensativo" - 5:20
- "Exuberante" - 5:48
Personnel
edit- Dizzy Gillespie - trumpet
- Machito - marimba, clavinet, leader
- Manny Duran, Paul Gonzalez, Raul Gonzalez Jr., Victor Paz - trumpet, flugelhorn
- Jerry Chamberlain, Jack Jeffers, Lewis Kahn, Barry Morrow - trombone
- Don Corrado, Brooks Tillotson - French horn
- Bob Stewart - tuba
- Mauricio Smith - alto saxophone, flute, piccolo
- Mario Bauzá - alto saxophone, clarinet
- Mario Rivera - tenor saxophone, alto flute
- Jose Madera Sr. - tenor saxophone, clarinet
- Leslie Yahonikan - baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
- Jorge Dalto - electric piano
- Dana McCurdy - synthesizer
- Carlos Castillo - electric bass
- Mickey Roker - drums
- Julito Grillo, Raymond Hernandez - African drums
- Pepin Pepin - congas
- Mario Grillo - bongos, cowbell
- Jose Madera Jr. - timpani
- Chico O'Farrill - arranger, conductor
References
edit- ^ Dizzy Gillespie discography accessed April 16, 2012
- ^ a b Ginell, R. S. Allmusic Review accessed April 16, 2012
- ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. p. 83. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.
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