Legend of Cuban Percussion

Patato | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 16, 2000)
• Original Release Date: May 16, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Six Degrees
• ASIN: B00004TCHX
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,999 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular Varied Collection, May 30, 2000

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David Dye (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Legend of Cuban Percussion (Audio CD)

Thank you to 6 Degrees for reissuing this. Not only is Patato a legendary conguero, but this CD contains some of the most interesting and varied arrangements in Latin Jazz. From stark horn stacking to freeform flute, from heartfelt vocal workouts to slinky after hours textures, each track is beautiful. Latin music afficianados may know more about this than I do, but it sounds wonderful to my ears!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Patato-the legend, the drum!, July 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Legend of Cuban Percussion (Audio CD)

Patato shines through on this overall excellent recording. If you like your Afro-Cubano a bit on the "Afro" side, then this recording is bound to please. For those new to the genre, Patato is not only an original, but perhaps one of the foremost innovators in the development and advancement of the conga drum sound. He has played with all of the greats, including the late Tito Puente. Orestes Vilato plays timbales on many of the cuts, which is also a plus for lovers of percussion. Goza!

5.0 out of 5 stars a legend fi true..., September 13, 2007

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zumbi - See all my reviews

This review is from: Legend of Cuban Percussion (Audio CD)

extraordinary conga virtuoso and innovator, patato, explores a variety of musical situations including some very interesting afro-afro-cuban jams. strongly reccomended.