Mucho Macho: Machito & His Afro-Cuban Salseros

Mucho Macho: Machito & His Afro-Cuban Salseros

ASIN: B000000XNX

Editorial Reviews
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One of the key innovators in Latin jazz, percussionist Frank "Machito" Grillo fused deep percussive grooves with high-intensity horn sections and work by some of the greatest soloists of his era. These 24 sides, made in 1948 and '49 for producer Norman Granz's Clef label, are among the most striking examples of the form. Perfect for both listening and dancing, tracks such as "Asia Minor," "Gone City," and "Mambo Jambo" are endlessly fascinating. The truest test of Mucho Macho, however, may be the cheesily titled number "Hall of the Mambo King" and the covers of "Tea for Two" and "The World Is Waiting for Sunrise," which are nearly as powerful as everything else here. --Rickey Wright

Tracks:

Asia Minor
Un Poquito De Tu Amor
Tumba El Quinto
Jungle Drums
Llora Timbero
Vive Como Yo
Babarabatiri
Cleopatra Rumba (Desert Dance)
U-Bla-Ba-Du
El Sopon
Gone City
Babalu
Vaya Nina
Hall Of The Mambo King
Donkey Serenade
Mambo Jambo
At Sundown
Why Do I Love You
Mambo Is Here To Stay
Rose Room
Tea For Two
Finaliza Un Amor
The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
St. Louis Blues

Amazon.com essential recording

One of the key innovators in Latin jazz, percussionist Frank "Machito" Grillo fused deep percussive grooves with high-intensity horn sections and work by some of the greatest soloists of his era. These 24 sides, made in 1948 and '49 for producer Norman Granz's Clef label, are among the most striking examples of the form. Perfect for both listening and dancing, tracks such as "Asia Minor," "Gone City," and "Mambo Jambo" are endlessly fascinating. The truest test of Mucho Macho, however, may be the cheesily titled number "Hall of the Mambo King" and the covers of "Tea for Two" and "The World Is Waiting for Sunrise," which are nearly as powerful as everything else here. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Machito & His Orchestra- "Mucho Macho".......2000-10-16

This is a great compilation most likely taken from mint condition 78 rpm singles recorded for Norman Granz' "CLEF" label in 1948 and 1949 in NYC. During those glorious years the Machito Jazz Band was at its peak,under the skillful musical direction of the great Mario Bauza, who at the time also lead the orchestra's trumpet section. The only flaw I find with this re-issue is that the sound quality needed improvement and didn't receive it. In re-issuing these priceless recordings, better masters should've been sought. Other than that it is perhaps the best compilation of Machito 1940's recordings. "Un Poquito de Tu Amor", "Asia Minor", "Cleopatra's Rhumba", "Llora Timbero", "Donkey Serenade',"St.Louis Blues",etc. are all masterpieces, the orchestration and musical arrangements and percussion are simply outstanding, but then that's what made the Machito Band outstanding and perhaps the best at that time. Don't miss this great CD.

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Manufacturer: Palladium Sp
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006ZOUSM
Release Date: 2004-11-16

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