Machito and His Afro-Cubans

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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

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Ritmo Caliente Machito & His Afro Cubans Manufacturer: Proper UK Boxed Sets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tempus Fugue-It Kenya: Afro-Cuban Jazz Good News: 100 Gospel Greats Stomping at the Savoy Deep Ska ASIN: B00006OYM4 Release Date: 2002-11-04

Tracks:

1. Sopa De Pichon
2. Chacumbele
3. La Rumbantela
4. Nague
5. Parabola Negra
6. El Muerto Se Fue De Rumba
7. Tingo Talango
8. Yambu
9. Rascando Siempre Rascando
10. Intermezzo (Souvenir De Vienna)
11. Paella
12. Que Vengan Los Rumberos
13. Rica Pulpa
14. Drume Negrita
15. Nague
16. Oye Negra
17. Bim Bam Bum
18. Guadalajara
19. Zarabanda
20. La Rumba Soy Yo
21. Carambu
22. Tabu

Tracks:

1. Rumba En Swing
2. Porque Tu Sufres
3. Cometelo To!
4. Paso En Tampa
5. Bucabu
6. Blen, Blen, Blen
7. Vacilando
8. Howard's Blues
9. Cubop City
10. El Rey Del Mambo
11. Bop Champagne
12. Indianola
13. How High The Moon
14. Boppin' The Vibes
15. Tremendo Cumban
16. Ay, Que Mate
17. Mambo Mucho Mambo
18. Si Si, No No
19. Lean On Me

Tracks:

1. Asia Minor
2. Un Poquito De Tu Amor
3. Tumba El Quinto
4. Jungle Drums
5. Vive Como Yo
6. Babarabatiri
7. Cleopatra Rumba (Desert Dance)
8. U-Bla-Ba-Du
9. El Sopon
10. Gone City
11. Babalu
12. Vaya Nina
13. The Donkey Serenade
14. Mambo Jambo
15. Mambo Is Here To Stay
16. Finalizaun Amor
17. Negro Nanamboro
18. Tu Felicidad
19. Freezelandia
20. Hay Que Recordar
21. Oboe Mambo

Tracks:

1. Afro Cuban Jazz Suite
2. Zambia
3. Que Me Pasa
4. Babarabatiri
5. Tanga
6. Mani Picao
7. Holiday Mambo
8. Tanga
9. Carambola
10. Picadillo
11. Tanga

Album Description

Throughout his long career, Machito stayed at the forefront of musical events, from the rumba era via mambo & cha cha cha to the salsa era. Here the concentration is on Machito & his Afro-Cubans' exciting fusion of Afro-Cuban music, with bebop the revolutionary new jazz of the 1940s. Machito & his Afro-Cubans were way ahead of their time, inspiring dancers & listeners in equal measure. This set is made up of 73 tracks & comes with a 40 page booklet with the story & session detail for all tracks. Four standard jewel cases housed in a slip-box. Proper. 2002.

Album Details

Throughout his Long Career, Machito Stayed at the Forefront of Musical Events, from the Rumba Era Via Mambo and Cha Cha Cha to the Salsa Era. Here the Concentration is on Machito and his Afro-cubans Exciting Fusion of Afro-cuban Music, with Bebop, the Revolutionary New Jazz of the 1940's. This Set is Made Up of 73 Tracks and Comes with a 40 Page Booklet with the Story and Session Detail of all Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

good and proper.......2003-08-07

Like all of Briton's Proper labels 4 cd box sets this offers a helluva lot of music for a terrific price! And, as always, it's music recorded in the 40's and sound quality ranges all the way from murky to acceptable and some good. But, if you are a fan of Latin Jazz, or a Machito worshipper [how can ya love Latin Jazz and not worship Machito? He was the best!], you will want this box set. Just for historical reasons, it offers pretty much a conclusive assembally, and on the nightclub recordings from BirdLand in New York, the searing heat and powerful jazz makes it through even though the one mike recordings from the radio are frustrating.

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Relax and Mambo Machito and His Afro-Cubans Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000M344ZM Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

1. Relax And Mambo
2. Sopa De Pichon
3. Tingo Talango
4. La Paella
5. No Noise
6. Mango Mangue
7. Okiedoke
8. Tanga
9. Mambo, Mucho Mambo
10. Si Si, No No
11. Jungle Drums
12. Asia Minor (Armenian Rhumba)
13. Un Poquito De Tu Amor
14. Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite: I. Cancion
15. Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite: II. Mambo
16. Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite: III. 6/8
17. Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite: IV. Jazz
18. Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite: V. Rhumba Abierta
19. Mamboscope
20. Consternacion
21. Feeding The Chickens
22. Mambo Sentimental

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Bucabu Machito & His Afro Cubans Manufacturer: Hfl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000259JA Release Date: 2000-05-30

Tracks:

1. Me Deja Solito - Machito & His Afro-Cubans, Machito
2. De un Falso Amor - Machito & His Afro-Cubans, Machito
3. Tom-Tom Boogie Woogie Man - Machito & His Afro-Cubans, Machito
4. Canto Karabali - Machito & His Afro-Cubans, Machito
5. Tanga - Machito & His Afro-Cubans, Machito
6. Que Rico el Mambo - Machito & His Afro-Cubans, Machito
7. Cahngo Ta Beni - Machito & His Afro-Cubans, Machito
8. Que Bonito Es Puerto Rico! - Machito & His Afro-Cubans, Machito
9. Freezelandia - Machito & His Afro-Cubans, Machito
10. Blen Blen Blen - Machito & His Afro-Cubans, Machito
11. Si Si, No No - Machito & His Afro-Cubans, Machito
12. Rey del Mambo - Machito
13. Bop Champagne - Machito
14. How High the Moon - Machito
15. Bucabu - Machito
16. One O'Clock Jump - Machito

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Baila Baila Baila: 1943-1948 Machito & His Afro Cubans Manufacturer: Harlequin Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Brazilian & Latin Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Caribbean & Cuba | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00002R14S Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

1. Tra la La
2. Almendra
3. Llego Dieguito
4. QuiPar Rumba?
5. Bata de Oll
6. Quili Quilito
7. Peleona
8. Llora Timbero
9. Tierra Va Tembl
10. Cocinero, Cocinero
11. Mara
12. G Se Va
13. Bim Bam Bum
14. Son con Son
15. Cabildo
16. Coco
17. Chacharich
18. Za
19. RiNo Llora M
20. Vuelve Hacia Mi
21. Nague
22. Mango Mangue

Average customer rating:

Machito & His Afro-Cubans - Greatest Hits Machito & His Afro-Cubans Manufacturer: Charly UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000008BMW Release Date: 1993-01-12

Tracks:

1. Sopa de Pichon
2. Si Si, No No
3. Camagio Tenia Razon)
4. Caso Perdido
5. Noche de Farra
6. As de la Rumba - Machito
7. Tibiri Tra
8. Quimbombo
9. Carambola
10. Adoracion
11. Asia Minor
12. Paella

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Blen Blen Blen Machito & His Afro Cubans Manufacturer: Musica Latina ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Brazilian & Latin Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Latin Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music Caribbean & Cuba | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Latin Music | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004T1F8 Release Date: 2000-04-15

Tracks:

1. Maina
2. Batucada
3. Has Visto a Mi Amor?
4. Borrachita
5. Tu Felicidad
6. Botecito
7. Amor Vendra
8. Cu-Tu-Gu-Ru (Jack! Jack! Jack!)
9. Blen Blen Blen
10. Llora Timbero
11. Si Si, No No
12. Vacilando
13. Howard's Blues
14. Cubop City
15. Indianola

Average customer rating:

Blen Blen Blen Machito & His Afro Cubans Manufacturer: Musica Latina ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Latin General | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Mambo | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Mambo | Latin Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B00004SQUN Release Date: 2000-04-15

Tracks:

1. Maina
2. Batucada
3. Has Visto a Mi Amor?
4. Borrachita
5. Tu Felicidad
6. Botecito
7. Amor Vendra
8. Cu-Tu-Gu-Ru (Jack! Jack! Jack!)
9. Blen Blen Blen
10. Llora Timbero
11. Si Si, No No
12. Vacilando
13. Howard's Blues
14. Cubop City
15. Indianola

Album Details

He and his Orchestra (1940's) were the First to Achieve a Fusion of Afro-cuban Feel with the Improvisation of Jazz.

Average customer rating:

Machito & His Afro Cubans - Greatest Hits Machito & His Afro-Cubans Manufacturer: Fania ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000008P2Q Release Date: 1993-10-22

Tracks:

1. Sopa de Pichon
2. Si Si, No No
3. Camagio Tenia Razon)
4. Caso Perdido
5. Noche de Farra
6. As de la Rumba - Machito
7. Tibiri Tra
8. Quimbombo
9. Carambola
10. Adoracion
11. Asia Minor
12. Paella

Average customer rating:

Cuban Rhythms 1942 Miguelito Valdes With Machito & His Afro-Cubans Manufacturer: Tumbao Cuban Classix ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music Big Band | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000027WP1 Release Date: 2004-11-16

Average customer rating: Classic latin jazz... live!

Machito & His Afro Cubans Machito & His Afro Cubans Manufacturer: Harlequin Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Mambo | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001Y06 Release Date: 1996-07-23

Tracks:

1. Blen,Blen, Blen
2. Cao, Cao, Mani Picao
3. Sambia
4. Holiday Mambo
5. Tanga
6. Dejame Explicar
7. Concerto
8. Una Vision
9. Ebo
10. Chevere
11. El Bajo De Chapottin
12. Mi Corazon Es Para Ti
13. O Bembe
14. Sopa De Pichon
15. Remate
16. Hoja Seca
17. Le Feria De Las Flores
18. Cancion Del Recuerdo
19. El Muerto Se Fue De Playa
20. Extrana Vida
21. Samba De Machito
22. El Pin Pin

Customer Reviews:

Classic latin jazz... live!.......2002-07-09

Fiery live performances from several late '40s transcription discs, and a 1950 concert at the Birdland nightclub. Tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims guests on one of the Birdland tracks, and Machito's usual hot backup musicians are all over this disc. Vocalist Graciela, of course, kicks in with some fine riffs. The disc loses fidelity and seems to warble in spots, but it's still rather exciting to hear these guys at work in a live, unmediated environment. Also includes several slower, big band-influenced ballads (boleros) which show his softer range as a performer.

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