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Album · 1958

Kenya

by Machito

Released
1958
Label
Roulette
Catalogue no.
SR-52006
Tracklist
12 tracks
Length
35:44

“Kenya” is an album by Machito, released in 1958 on Roulette. The original release has 12 tracks with a running time of 35:44. Jazz standards on the record include “Tin Tin Deo”. The line-up features Bart Varsalona (trombone), Candido (congas), Doc Cheatham (trumpet), Francis Williams (trumpet) and Frank ''Paquito'' Davilla (trumpet).

Who played on Kenya

  • Bart Varsalona trombone all tracks
  • Candido congas all tracks
  • Doc Cheatham trumpet all tracks
  • Francis Williams trumpet all tracks
  • Frank ''Paquito'' Davilla trumpet all tracks
  • José Madera tenor saxophone all tracks
  • José Mangual bongos all tracks
  • Leslie Johnakins baritone saxophone all tracks
  • Paul Cohen trumpet all tracks
  • Ray Santos tenor saxophone all tracks
  • René Hernández piano, arranger all tracks
  • Roberto Rodriguez double bass all tracks
  • Santo Russo trombone all tracks
  • Ubaldo Nieto timbales all tracks
  • Machito conductor on 11 tracks
  • Eddie Bert trombone on 10 tracks
  • Cannonball Adderley alto saxophone on 9 tracks
  • Joe Livramento trumpet on 9 tracks
  • Joe Newman trumpet on 9 tracks
  • Carlos “Patato” Valdés congas on 7 tracks
  • Jimmy Russo trombone on 3 tracks
  • Mario Bauzá arranger, trumpet on 3 tracks
  • Rex Peer trombone on 2 tracks

Tracklist

  1. A1 Wild Jungle — Mario Bauzá, René Hernández 2:48
  2. A2 Congo Mulence — A.K. Salim 2:57
  3. A3 Kenya — Mario Bauzá, René Hernández 3:29
  4. A4 Oyeme — A.K. Salim 3:14
  5. A5 Holiday — Mario Bauzá, René Hernández 2:49
  6. A6 Cannonology — A.K. Salim 2:32
  7. B1 Frenzy — Mario Bauzá, René Hernández 2:43
  8. B2 Blues À La Machito — A.K. Salim 3:03
  9. B3 Conversation — A.K. Salim 2:58
  10. B4 Tin Tin Deo standard — Walter “Gil” Fuller, Chano Pozo 2:57
  11. B5 Minor Rama 3:03
  12. B6 Tururato — A.K. Salim 3:11

Production

  • Ralph Seijo producer
  • A.K. Salim arranger
  • Roger Dangerfield liner notes

More albums by Machito

Mambo Caravan 1956 · Tico Afro-Cuban Jazz: The Music of Chico O'Farrill 1956 · Clef Records
Tito Meets Machito: The Mambo Kings 1997

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Kenya?

The line-up of Kenya includes Bart Varsalona (trombone), Candido (congas), Doc Cheatham (trumpet), Francis Williams (trumpet), Frank ''Paquito'' Davilla (trumpet), José Madera (tenor saxophone), José Mangual (bongos) and Leslie Johnakins (baritone saxophone).

Which label released Kenya?

Kenya was released in 1958 on Roulette (SR-52006).

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