Bebo Valdés, one of the giants of Cuban music of the 1950s and the father of pianist Chucho Valdés, has lived in Stockholm since the early '60s, including 34 years on which he did not record, playing in anonymity. His rediscovery in the 1990s was a major event, and this two-CD set is one of the high points of his career. Utilizing an all-star group, Valdés (who was 86 at the time) debuts his eight-part "Suite Cubana" and also plays a variety of shorter pieces on the second CD, subtitled "El Solar de Bebo," with a combo. The music, particularly on the first CD, is a bit reminiscent of the music that he performed in Cuba in the 1950s, but it includes more modern solos and a heavier emphasis on jazz. The strong melodies, colorful improvisations, and exciting ensembles make Bebo de Cuba a classic. In addition, this superb package includes a bonus 22-minute DVD that tells the story behind this project. Bebo de Cuba is essential for all fans of Afro-Cuban jazz. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Bebo de Cuba (2CD/1DVD)
10/30/2007
All Music Guide Review
Bebo de Cuba (2CD/1DVD) Track Listing
Credits of Bebo de Cuba (2CD/1DVD)
- Edgardo Miranda
- Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Tres
- Douglas Purviance
- Trombone
- Bobby Porcelli
- Sax (Alto)
- Alan Silverman
- Mastering
- Diego Urcola
- Trumpet
- Juan Pablo Torres
- Trombone
- Raul Agraz
- Trumpet
- Ray Vega
- Trumpet
- Fernando Trueba
- Producer, Liner Notes, Photography
- Dafnis Prieto
- Drums
- Rickard Valdés
- Timbales
- Derek Kwan
- Associate Producer
- Nat Chediak
- Producer, Liner Notes
- Carlos Carcas
- Photography
- John A. Walsh
- Trumpet
- Mario Mártires Rivera
- Sax (Tenor)
- Luis Bonilla
- Trombone
- Michael Mossman
- Trumpet
- Milton Cardona
- Conga, Chekere
- Papo Vazquez
- Trombone
- Todd Barkan
- Associate Producer
- John Benítez
- Bass
- Steve Berrios
- Drums, Timbales
- Pablo Calogero
- Sax (Baritone)
- Jimmy Delgado
- Timbales
- Bob Franceschini
- Sax (Tenor)
- Joe Gonzalez
- Bongos, Bass (Acoustic), Guiro
- Bebo Valdés
- Piano, Arranger, Conductor
- Paquito d'Rivera
- Clarinet, Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Liner Notes












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