Frank Emilio-Guillermo Barreto Y Su Cuban-Jazz Combo - Drume Negrita (2002)

Recorded in Havana, these terrific vintage late ‘50s sessions feature Frank Emilio Flynn on piano, percussionist Guillermo Barreto, legendary conguero Tatá Güines (listen to him on the track “Gandina, Mondongo y Sandunga”) and bassist Orlando “Papito” Hernandez. The Cuban Jazz Combo recorded these rich Cuban melodies in a way that embraced jazz in their solos, yet never compromised the Cuban spirit and flavor. With arrangements by Mr. Barreto.
Musicians include:
Orlando "Papaito" Hernandez Contrabajo
Gustavo Tamayo Guiro
Tata Guines Tumbadora
Guillermo Barreto Bateria
Frank Emilio Piano
Recorded in Havana, 1959-1960

01. Drume Negrita
02. Rico Melao
03. Sabor a mi
04. No te importa Saber
05. Gandinga, Mondongo y Sandunga
06. Hoy como Ayer
07. Tropicana
08. La Gloria eres Tu
09. Noche Cubana
10. Blues en Cha Cha Cha
11. Nuestra Cancion
12. Habana
13. Si me pudieras Querer
14. Que emocion
15. Scherezada Cha Cha Cha