Paquito D'Rivera - Portraits Of Cuba

Paquito D'Rivera — Portraits Of Cuba

Part of the Chesky Original Masters Series

One-Step plating and pressing on 180-gram black high-definition vinyl 

Portraits Of Cuba reflects the musical odyssey of Paquito D'Rivera, a unique blend of Cuban and Jazz music that re-affirms both the artist's Cuban roots and his love for the American art form. Far beyond the realm of popular music, it is a jazz musician's tribute to the enduring legacy of Cuba, beautifully orchestrated by arranger and conductor Carlos Franzetti and impeccably performed by Mr. D'Rivera and 18 seasoned musicians, each with a proven track record of excellence.

Portraits Of Cuba was recorded live without overdubbing at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in New York City during a two-day period in February of 1996, using a single, high resolution microphone set-up, capturing the beautiful and natural reverberation of the old church. As Producer David Chesky explained in 2025: "At Chesky, the goal for me was to make the best-sounding recordings we could. It was about pursuing the perfect sound." The selections encompass almost 10 decades of Cuban music and are set to be reissued on SACD Hybrid Stereo and 180-gram One Step Pressing Vinyl LP.

1. La Bella Cubana

2. The Peanut Vendor

3. Tu

4. Tu Mi Delirio

5. Drume Negrita

6. Portraits of Cuba

7. Excerpt from 'Aires Tropicales'

8. Como Arrullo de Palmas

9. Echale Salsita

10. Theme from 'I Love Lucy'

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