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1. BACALAO CON PAN
2. DANZA NANIGA
3. VALLE PICADURA
4. TAKA TAKA TA
5. LA VERDAD
6. LUISA
7. QUINDIAMBO
8. MISALUBA |
 | | Description: | For the third release in our Mr Bongo Cuban Classics series, we reissue the iconic 1974 debut album by the mighty Grupo Irakere. Led by Chucho Valdés, son of Cuban pianist and bandleader Bebo Valdés, the band would go on to become of the most influential and successful groups emanating from Cuba in this period. Their debut â??Teatro Amadeo Roldan Recitalâ?? is an in-demand and incredible Afro-Cuban, jazz-funk masterpiece originally landing on Cubaâ??s state-owned imprint, Areito.
One of the jewels of the album is the beast of an opener, 'Bacalao Con Panâ??. A heavy dancefloor Latin-funk burner, with ripping Wah-Wah guitar, a blistering mix of Latin percussive elements and horns firing on all cylinders. Itâ??s a song which builds and breaks with an energy and power that still lights up the dance to this very day.
The album is a varied bag of tricks, traversing moods, styles and genres whilst melding traditional rhythms with more contemporary mindsets. Take the delectable downtempo ballad â??Danza Nañigaâ?? or â??Valle Picaduraâ?? that starts on a similar tip, before erupting into a horn heavy heater. Move through to find â??Taka Taka Taâ?? where Afro-Cuban jazz, call and response vocals and brain-busting organs marry in steamy unison.
Elsewhere, continuing this melting pot of musical influences, the prog/psychedelic rock leaning 'Quindiambo', expertly combines traditional Latin music with psych rock in a similar way to Santana. 'Misaluba' is another highlight, a cover version of a song by the British-Italian based group Cyan, written by Mario & Giosy Capuano, making it their own with this tripped-out, percussion-rich makeover.
As debuts go, Grupo Irakereâ??s â??Teatro Amadeo Roldan Recital' is about as good as it gets and gives a snapshot of Cuba in the mid â??70s, with a band that were destined for big things.
- "Teatro Amadeo Roldan Recita" is a beautifully presented LP by the legendary Cuban ensemble Grupo Irakere, issued by the reissue-specialist label Mr Bongo. Capturing the group in a live or performance-based context, this record showcases their unique blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms, modern jazz, funk, and touches of rock, all delivered with the explosive energy that made Irakere one of Cuba's most important bands of the 1970s and 1980s. Expect virtuosic horn arrangements, intricate percussion, and dynamic shifts from intimate passages to powerful ensemble climaxes, all steeped in Havana's cultural and musical richness. The "Teatro Amadeo Roldan" context underlines the album's connection to a historic performance venue and a strong sense of place and atmosphere, making this LP particularly engaging for listeners interested in the live spirit of Cuban jazz.
Mr Bongo is a renowned UK-based label and record shop known for its carefully curated reissues and new releases spanning global grooves, Brazilian music, Latin, soul, funk, hip-hop, and beyond. Their reissues are recognized for high-quality sound, faithful artwork, and detailed packaging that respects the original editions while making rare and important titles accessible to a wider audience. With a strong reputation among collectors and DJs, Mr Bongo has played a major role in bringing classic Latin, Afro, and world-jazz recordings back into circulation, often shining a new light on artists and scenes that were under-represented outside their home countries.
Grupo Irakere is one of the most influential bands in Cuban music history, founded in the 1970s and widely celebrated for fusing Afro-Cuban religious and folkloric elements with contemporary jazz and popular music. Over the years, the group has included some of Cuba's finest instrumentalists, helping to innovate the sound of modern Latin jazz and inspiring generations of musicians worldwide. Their adventurous approach, technical brilliance, and rhythmic sophistication have earned them international recognition and established Irakere as a benchmark for creative Cuban ensembles. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
MRBLP289 |
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