| Other author/creator | Rojas Castro, Juan Carlos, performer. |
| Other author/creator | Rivero, Lázaro, performer. |
| Other author/creator | Abreu Robles, Yaroldy, performer. |
| Other author/creator | Miyares Hernández, Carlos, 1980- performer. |
| Other author/creator | Melián, Reynaldo performer. |
| Other author/creator | Afro-Cuban Messengers, performer. |
| Contents |
Zawinul's mambo (11:21) -- Danzón (9:07) -- Both sides (8:54) -- Begin to be good (5:12) -- New Orleans (a tribute to the Marsalis family) (4:42) -- Yansá (7:49) -- Julián (7:52) -- Chucho's steps (10:52). |
| Abstract |
Chucho Valdes adds to his already impressive discography with another winning combination of Latin and jazz. |
| Review |
"4 out of 5...a fine sextet record that draws on Valdes' many previous lives."--Downbeat. |
| General note | Latin jazz from Cuba, in part with vocals. |
| General note | All arrangements by Chucho Valdés. |
| General note | Statement of responsibility from container. |
| General note | Compact disc. |
| General note | Program notes by Leonardo Acosta and credits (12 p. : col. ports.) inserted in container. |
| Performer |
Chucho Valdés, piano ; Afro-Cuban Messengers (Juan Carlos Rojas Castro, drums ; Lázaro Rivero Alarcón, bass ; Yaroldy Abreu Robles, percussion ; Carlos Miyares Hernández, tenor saxophone ; Reynaldo Melián Álvarez, trumpet) ; additional accompanying vocalists. |
| Date/time/place of a event note | Recorded at Estudios Abdala in Havana, Cuba from Nov. 23-30, 2009. |
| Language | Vocal selection sung in unidentified language. |
| Standard identifier# |
00822545182320 |
| UPC |
822545182320 |
| Publisher number | FQT-CD-1823 4Q |
