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Album DescriptionThroughout his long career, Machito stayed at the forefront of musical events, from the rumba era via mambo & cha cha cha to the salsa era. Here the concentration is on Machito & his Afro-Cubans' exciting fusion of Afro-Cuban music, with bebop the revolutionary new jazz of the 1940s. Machito & his Afro-Cubans were way ahead of their time, inspiring dancers & listeners in equal measure. This set is made up of 73 tracks & comes with a 40 page booklet with the story & session detail for all tracks. Four standard jewel cases housed in a slip-box. Proper. 2002.
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Kevin G. (kkg-ct) from NEW FAIRFIELD, CT Reviewed on 2/1/2017... An extensive selection to get you cook'n. Cugat and Arnez may have gotten the attention but Machito has the groove.
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Good and proper B. London | Chicago | 08/07/2003 (4 out of 5 stars) "Like all of Briton's Proper labels 4 cd box sets this offers a helluva lot of music for a terrific price! And, as always, it's music recorded in the 40's and sound quality ranges all the way from murky to acceptable and some good. But, if you are a fan of Latin Jazz, or a Machito worshipper [how can ya love Latin Jazz and not worship Machito? He was the best!], you will want this box set. Just for historical reasons, it offers pretty much a conclusive assembally, and on the nightclub recordings from BirdLand in New York, the searing heat and powerful jazz makes it through even though the one mike recordings from the radio are frustrating."
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