Candido & Graciela - Inolvidable - Chesky SACD297 (2005)
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Havana-born Latin music legends Candido & Graciela are 2 of the survivors of the Cubop movement of the late 1940s, which fused Cuban rhythms with big-band jazz. These masters of the art bring a unique style & easy camaraderie to this new recording, highlighted by Graciela's call-&-response interplay with the band & Candido's subtle wizardry on the conga drums. What you have is inolvidable, unforgettable. 
Long before Celia Cruz was anointed the Queen of Salsa, Graciela was the 1st Lady of Latin Jazz. She is best-known as the lead vocalist for Machito & his Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra from 1943 through the 70s. Candido has collaborated with almost all of the great jazz masters, including Clark Terry, Dinah Washington, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Mongo Santamaria, Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie, & Tito Puente.


 "EXCRUTATINGLY BEAUTIFUL" - Jazziz "

. . . like stepping into a time machine back to the late 1940s, the golden age of the Palladium Ballroom. . . Candido displays a technique & sense of timing that is as natural as breathing. . . Graciela then adds the requisite majesty." - JazzTimes "

...very sabrosa, or swingingly tasty...simply breathtaking...one realized the agelessness of both repertoire & their interpreters." - All About Jazz.com "

...a testament to their unforgettable talents...a delightful imprint of the musical gifts that Candido & Graciela have shared throughout their illustrious careers...classic sounds from a classy couple." - Latin Beat (April 2004) 

"From Chesky Records, Inovlidable with Latin Cubop legends Candido & Graciela, is just that: unforgettable. These 2 fine artists come together for this recording with a stellar band & revitalize such tunes as 'Conga Jam,' 'Cachita, & 'Desvelo.' Don't mention retirement, these 2, thankfully, have much to say & record. Let's hope for a 2nd recording soon!" - salsasf.com (March 2004) "

...an exquisite jam session that's equal parts a family reunion & an exercise in nostalgia." - Global Rhythm (July 2004)
 "If you have even the remotest interest in Afro-Cuban jazz, then this CD is a must get! Recording quality on this disc is in the Chesky tradition, in other words, amazing!" -Audiophile Audition (March 2004)

        Tracks:

   01. Si Tu Supieras 
   02. Cachita 
   03. La Vida Es Un Sueno 
   04. Amor Ciego 
   05. Conga Jam 
   06. Tu Mi Delirio 
   07. Quien Eres Tu 
   08. Desvelo 
   09. Tu Me Acostumbraste 
   10. Contigo En La Distancia 
   11. Inolvidable, Parte I 
   12. Inolvidable, Parte II

A celebration featuring: 
Candido Camero, congas 
Graciela, vocals 
Sonny Bravo, piano 
Frederico Britos Ruiz, violin 
Andy Gonzalez, bass 
Nelson Gonzalez, tres 
Eddie Perales, flute 
Manny Orquendo, percussion 
& special guest Xiomara Laugart, vocals.

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