Afro-Cuban is an album by American jazz trumpeter Kenny Dorham, recorded for Blue Note on March 29, 1955 and released later that year on the Blue Note Modern Jazz Series, shortly before the label discontinued the format. It was soon reissued on the new 1500 series, recompiled with a session by an early incarnation of the ensemble, with new cover art.
Reception
The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos states, "A first-rate recording for the under-appreciated Dorham, this one should be in every collection of all true music lovers."Nastos, M. G. [ Allmusic Review] accessed September 28, 2010
Track listing
10" LP, BLP 5065
LP, BLP 1535
CD reissues
The 2007 RVG edition restores the original track order, placing the alternate take of "Minor's Holiday" at the end, and retitles "K.D.'s Cab Ride" to "Echo of Spring".
Personnel
Musicians January 30, 1955 Kenny Dorham – trumpet Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone Cecil Payne – baritone saxophone Horace Silver – piano Percy Heath – bass Art Blakey – drums March 29, 1955 Kenny Dorham – trumpet J. J. Johnson – trombone Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone Cecil Payne – baritone saxophone Horace Silver – piano Oscar Pettiford – bass Art Blakey – drums Carlos "Patato" Valdes – conga Richie Goldberg – cowbell
Technical personnel Original Alfred Lion – producer Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer Reid Miles – design Francis Wolff – photography Leonard Feather – liner notes Reissue Michael Cuscuna – producer Ron McMaster – digital transfer
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