IRAKERE - The Legendary "Irakere" in London (1988-1992) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The premiere Cuban music group Irakere has played Ronnie Scott's club in London regularly since 1985. Their Jazz House CD starts out with a throwaway salsa vocal piece, then has two impressive showcases for German Velazco (one apiece on alto and soprano). "Stella By Stalight" (which in Spanish is "Estella Va A Estallar") is swung hard and the closing, nearly 17-minute rendition of Dave Brubeck's "The Duke" has explosive yet lyrical piano playing by Chucho Valdes and some shouting choruses worthy of the Count Basie Orchestra. Overall this is one of Irakere's jazz recordings that is easily recommended. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Bailando Así 5:46
Chucho Valdés
2     Johana 9:50
Chucho Valdés
3     Estela Va a Estallar 9:29
Ned Washington / Victor Young
4     Las Margaritas 7:45
Chucho Valdés
5     Lo Que Va a Pasar 7:12
Chucho Valdés
6     The Duke 16:54
Dave Brubeck
Credits :
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute – Germán Velazco
Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Chorus – José Luis Cortés
Bass, Chorus – Carlos del Puerto
Drums, Percussion – Enrique Plá
Guitar – Carlos E. Morales
Keyboards – Jesus "Chucho" Valdes
Percussion, Vocals – Oscar Valdés
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Carlos Averhoff
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jorge Varona, Juan Munguia