Afro-Cuban Jazz Suite

Chico O'Farrill · 1950 · Suite écrite pour Machito et Charlie Parker

Context

Chico O'Farrill composed this suite, recorded on December 21, 1950, with Machito's orchestra and Charlie Parker. It is among the founding works of Afro-Cuban jazz.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban, Modern big bands. Among the origins and influences of Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban: Afro-diasporic roots, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

Sources

• EN: Chico O'Farrill

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