PATATO VALDÉZ - Masterpiece (1984) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Masterpiece may not quite live up to its name, but it definitely has its moments. A few songs are dominated by group singing/chanting, and both singer Vicentico Valdes ("Reflexionado") and percussionist Patato ("A Los Pianistas") have individual features. In addition, "Cute" and "Coimelon" are straight-ahead showcases for Ronnie Cuber (on soprano and baritone) and pianist Michel Camilo, while fluitst Artie Webb is heard in top form on "Adios Pampa Mia" and Horace Silver's "Nica's Dream." Other key players include the late pianist Jorge Dalto (on his next-to-last recording), Nicky Marrero on timbales, drummer Steve Berrios, bassist Andy Gonzalez, and trumpeter Jerry Gonzalez. An intriguing set of consistently stimulating music. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Adios Pampa Mia 6:34
Francisco Canaro / Ivo Pelay
2     Cute 4:46
Neal Hefti / Stanley Styne
3     Reflexionando 5:59
Jorge Dalto
4     Feliz Navidad 8:32
Orlando Castillo / Carlos "Patato" Valdes
5     Comelon 5:12
Rafael Lay
6     Tonan Che Cabildo a Ochún 5:45
Carlos "Patato" Valdes
7     Nica's Dream 7:48
Horace Silver
8     El Montuno de Patato 3:45
Jorge Dalto
9     A Los Pianistas 7:25
Carlos "Patato" Valdes
Credits :
Bass – Andy Gonzalez
Bongos – Charlie Santiago
Chorus – José Alberto 'El Canario', Nestor Sanchez, Rodrigo Siens, Sabu Martinez
Congas – Carlos "Patato" Valdes
Drums – Ignacio Berroa, Steve Berrios
Flute – Artie Webb, Rolando Briceño
Piano – Jorge Dalto, Michel Camilo
Soprano Saxophone – Ronnie Cuber
Timbales – Nicky Marrero
Trumpet – Jerry Gonzalez
Vocals – Orlando José Castillo, Vicentico Valdés, Wilfredo "Moreno" Tejeda