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Paquito D'Rivera Portraits of Cuba

SKU: CCHE7372
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Paquito D'Rivera Portraits of Cuba on Hybrid SACD from Chesky Records

Portraits of Cuba reflects the musical odyssey of Paquito D'Rivera, a unique blend of Cuban and Jazz music that re-affirms both the artist's Cuban roots and his love for the American art form. Far beyond the realm of popular music, it is a jazz musicians tribute to the enduring legacy of Cuba, beautifully orchestrated by arranger and conductor Carlos Franzetti and impeccably performed by Mr. D'Rivera and eighteen seasoned musicians, each with a proven track record of excellence.

Portraits of Cuba was recorded live without overdubbing at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in New York City over a two day period in February of 1996, using a single, high resolution microphone set-up, capturing the beautiful and natural reverberation of the old church. As Producer David Chesky explained in 2025: "At Chesky, the goal for me was to make the best-sounding recordings we could. It was about pursuing the perfect sound."

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Track Listing

  1. La Bella Cubana
  2. The Peanut Vendor
  3. Tu
  4. Tu Mi Delirio
  5. No Te Importe Saber
  6. Drume Negrita
  7. Portraits of Cuba
  8. Excerpt from "Aires Tropicales"
  9. Mariana
  10. Como Arrullo de Palmas
  11. Echale Salsita
  12. Song to My Son
  13. Theme from "I Love Lucy"


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