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Rubén González · 1997 · Titre signé González, joué en descarga

Context

Another González composition on the album, whose title refers to the bass and piano motif of Cuban music. It was recorded at the EGREM studios, during the last session of the World Circuit series in Havana.

In the genealogy of jazz

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

By the same artist

• Almendra (1997)
• Mandinga (1997)
• Melodía del río (1997)
• Tres lindas cubanas (Rubén González) (1997)

Sources

• EN: Introducing...Rubén González

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