KENNY DORHAM / Afro Cuban

Newly-remastered for vinyl as part of an overall Blue Note 75th anniversary vinyl reissue campaign spearheaded by current Blue Note Records President, Don Was.

Afro-Cuban, originally released in 1955 with only four tracks, was later released by Blue Note with three tracks added to the selections.

“…A first-rate recording for the under-appreciated Dorham, this one should be in every collection of all true music lovers.” – almusic.com

Features:
• Vinyl LP
• Re-mastered & reissued as part of the Blue Note 75th Anniversary campaign
• Includes special Blue Note 75 vinyl sleeve that features album cover art for 75 Blue Note Titles

Musicians:
Kenny Dorham, trumpet
J.J. Johnson, trombone
Hank Mobley, tenor saxophone
Cecil Payne, baritone saxophone
Horace Silver, piano
Percy Heath, bass
Oscar Pettiford, bass
Art Blakey, drums
Carlos “Patato” Valdes, conga

Selections:
1. Afrodisia
2. Lotus Flower
3. Minor’s Holiday
4. Basheer’s Dream
5. K.D.’s Motion
6. The Villa
7. Venita’s Dance