Album · 1955
Afro-Cuban
- Released
- 1955
- Tracklist
- 9 tracks
- Length
- 45:43
- Country
- US
“Afro-Cuban” is an album by Kenny Dorham, released in 1955. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 45:43. The line-up features Art Blakey (drums (drum set)), Cecil Payne (baritone saxophone), Hank Mobley (tenor saxophone), Horace Silver (piano) and Kenny Dorham (trumpet).
Who played on Afro-Cuban
- Art Blakey drums (drum set) on 8 tracks
- Cecil Payne baritone saxophone on 8 tracks
- Hank Mobley tenor saxophone on 8 tracks
- Horace Silver piano on 8 tracks
- Kenny Dorham trumpet on 8 tracks
- J.J. Johnson trombone on 6 tracks
- Carlos “Patato” Valdés congas on 5 tracks
- Oscar Pettiford double bass on 5 tracks
- Richie Goldberg cowbell on 5 tracks
- Percy Heath double bass on 3 tracks
Tracklist
- 1 Afrodisia — Kenny Dorham 5:06
- 2 Lotus Flower 4:18
- 3 Minor's Holiday 4:28
- 4 Minor's Holiday (alternate take) 4:26
- 5 Basheer's Dream 5:02
- 6 K.D.'s Motion 5:28
- 7 La Villa — Kenny Dorham 5:23
- 8 Venita's Dance 5:21
- 9 K.D.'s Cab Ride (Echo of Spring) 6:10
More albums by Kenny Dorham
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1957 · Riverside
This Is the Moment! Kenny Dorham Sings and Plays
1958 · Riverside
Jazz Contemporary
1960 · Time Records
The Arrival of Kenny Dorham
1960 · Jaro International
Blue Friday
1960
Quiet Kenny
1960 · New Jazz
Whistle Stop
1961
Jerome Kern Showboat
1961 · Time Records
Matador
1963 · United Artists Jazz
Una más (One More Time)
1964 · Blue Note
Trompeta Toccata
1965 · Blue Note
Short Story
1979 · SteepleChase
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Afro-Cuban?
The line-up of Afro-Cuban includes Art Blakey (drums (drum set)), Cecil Payne (baritone saxophone), Hank Mobley (tenor saxophone), Horace Silver (piano), Kenny Dorham (trumpet), J.J. Johnson (trombone), Carlos “Patato” Valdés (congas) and Oscar Pettiford (double bass).
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