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Legend of Cuban Percussion

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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!

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!

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

Cuban congero innovator Carlos "Patato" Valdes has added rhythmic spice to Afro-Cuban jazz albums for over fifty years and is still going strong. This compilation reissues selections from two Grammy nominated recordings of the mid 90's. Patato is joined by fellow percussion greats Orestes Vilato and Changuito, and features the fine pianist Rebecca Mauleon and multi-wind player Enrique Fernandez. In fact, everyone on these recordings contributes zesty flavors to a tasty stew. If you hunger for fine Afro-Cuban jazz, this album will satisfy.

If you are not familiar with Cuban music this is a good start. You won't be disappointed.

I love the fact that the tracks are long unlike some Latin Jazz CDs this one lets loose with music that makes you want to jam till you cant no more. Great production, great musicians! Patato is unreal! I would love to see him live! Tracks 1,2,3,4 & 9 are my favorites, but the entire cd is great

simply one of the best afro-latin albums ever produced. a must for patato fans.

As a new-comer to Cuban music, I loved this album. Great sound. Great beat. My Cuban co-worker in the next office heard it thru the office walls and had to come over and borrow my cd. I didn't think he would give it back!