Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz
The Music of Chucho Valdés & Irakere by Chucho Valdés & Rebeca Mauleón
Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz is, at the same time:
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1. A songbook of the best compositions of the ground-breaking Cuban ‘fusion’ group Irakere
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A thorough guide to the roots and structure of Afro-Cuban jazz in general
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An overview of Maestro Valdés’ influences and contributions to the music
Included in this book are:
- Eleven of Valdés’ most important works, decoded and transcribed
- Overview of the history of Afro-Cuban music
- Biographies on Valdés and ground-breaking supergroup Irakere
- Detailed transcriptions and musical guides
- Breakdown of Afro-Cuban folkloric and popular rhythms
- Explanation of the Cuban clave and its function
- Comprehensive discography and glossary
- Dozens of exercises and tools for enhanced study
- Annotated list of compositional works by Maestro Valdés
- 211 pages of music and text!
Endorsements
I finally got a chance to play with Chucho in Cuba and I’ve always considered that one of the greatest moments of my career. He is a giant walking the earth.”
— Christian McBride, bassist, bandleader and composer
Wow! What a read. Part historical, part technical and completely soulful. It has a permanent place on my bookshelf.”
— Tim Jackson, Artistic Director, Monterey Jazz Festival
Beautifully synthesizes Chucho's life, career and music, helping us to understand and celebrate the cultural and historical significance of his contribution, while giving us some lessons in Afro-Cuban music.”
— Simon Rowe, Executive Director, RJAM program, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
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Over 550 pages of the best in contemporary and classic Salsa, Latin-Jazz and Brazilian music.
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Contemporary Salsa
RAY BARRETTO
Amor Artificial, Indiferencia, Aguaradiente de Caña, Guararé, Indestructible, Arallué, Pura Novela, Vive Y Vacila.
EDDIE PALMIERI
Palo Pa’ Rumba, La Malanga, Bomba De Corazon, 1983, Páginas De Mujer
RUBEN BLADES
Pablo Pueblo, Camaleón, Siembra
FANIA ALL-STARS
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MANNY OQUENDO AND LIBRE
Elena, Elena, Estoy Como Nunca
and more!
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TITO PUENTE
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NG LA BANDA
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IRAKERE
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Virgen De La Caridad
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Um Samba, Bésame
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Come With Me, Yatra-Ta
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Latin Jazz
TITO PUENTE
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DANIEL PONCE
Latin Perspective, Oferere, Midnight Mambo
SEIS DEL SOLAR
Entrégate, Decisión
AZYMUTH
Club Morocco, Cascade Of The Seven Waterfalls
DAVE VALENTIN
Danzón For My Father
FT. APACHE BAND
To Wisdom The Prize
CHICK COREA
Armando’s Rumba
...AND MORE!
Salsa Classics
ARSENIO RODRIGUEZ
Dile a Catalina, Dame Un Cachito Pa' Huele, La Vida es un Sueño
BENY MORÉ
Y Hoy Como Ayer
CELIA CRUZ
Soy Antillana, Bemba Colorá, YerberoModerno
CONJUNTO CHAPPOTTIN
Camina Y Prende El Fogón, Que Se Fuñan
JOHNNY PACHECO
La Esencia Del Guaguancó, El Agua Del Clavelito
PEREZ PRADO
Mambo #5, Mambo #8
ORQUESTA SENSACION
Suavecito, Bruca Manguá
Standards:
Capullito De Alelí, Compadre Pedro Juan, Contingo En La Distancia, Déjala Que Siga Andando, Lamento Boricano, Mayeya No Juegues Con Los Santos, Me Voy Pa'l Pueblo, Frenesi, Solamente Una Vez, Son De La Loma, El Manisero, Cachita, Y Tu, ¿Que Has Hecko?, Echale Salsita, Obsesión, Rico Vacilón, La Comparsa, La Engañadora, A Mí Qué, Bésame Mucho, Lágrimas Negras, Pare Cochera
...AND MORE!