Album · 1963
The Latin Bit
- Released
- April 1963
- Label
- Blue Note
- Catalogue no.
- BLP 4111
- Tracklist
- 6 tracks
- Country
- US
“The Latin Bit” is an album by Grant Green, released in 1963 on Blue Note. The original release has 6 tracks. Jazz standards on the record include “Besame Mucho”, “Brazil (Aquarela Do Brasil)”, “Mambo Inn” and “My Little Suede Shoes”. The line-up features Carlos “Patato” Valdés (congas), Garvin Masseaux (shekere), Grant Green (guitar), Johnny Acea (piano) and Wendell Marshall (bass).
Who played on The Latin Bit
- Carlos “Patato” Valdés congas all tracks
- Garvin Masseaux shekere all tracks
- Grant Green guitar all tracks
- Johnny Acea piano all tracks
- Wendell Marshall bass all tracks
- Willie Bobo drums (drum set) all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Mambo Inn standard — Edgar Sampson
- A2 Besame Mucho standard — Consuelo Velázquez
- A3 Mama Inez — Eliseo Grenet
- B1 Brazil standard
- B2 Tico Tico — Zequinha de Abreu
- B3 My Little Suede Shoes standard — Charlie Parker
Production
- Alfred Lion producer
- Rudy van Gelder recording
- Nat Hentoff liner notes
More albums by Grant Green
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Latin Bit?
The line-up of The Latin Bit includes Carlos “Patato” Valdés (congas), Garvin Masseaux (shekere), Grant Green (guitar), Johnny Acea (piano), Wendell Marshall (bass) and Willie Bobo (drums (drum set)).
Which label released The Latin Bit?
The Latin Bit was released in 1963 on Blue Note (BLP 4111).
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