Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz
The Music of Chuco Valdes and Irakere
Chucho Valdes & Rebeca Mauleon
A thorough guide to the roots of Afro-Cuban jazz, this book provides an overview of Chucho Valdes' influences and contributions to the music alon with the best compositions of the groundbreaking Cuban fusion group Irakere. Includes 11 of …
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A thorough guide to the roots of Afro-Cuban jazz, this book provides an overview of Chucho Valdes' influences and contributions to the music alon with the best compositions of the groundbreaking Cuban fusion group Irakere. Includes 11 of Valdes' most important works, decoded and transcribed; an overview of the history of Afro-Cuban music, biographies of Valdes and the group Irakere; detailed transcriptions and musical guides; a breakdown of Afro-Cuban folkoric and popular rhythms; an explanation of the Cuban clave and its function; and an annotated list of works by Valdes. These 211 pages of music and text are a unique treasure for all lovers of Latin music!