Afro-Cuban Jazz Moods

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Afro-Cuban Jazz Moods is an album by trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and percussionist Machito, featuring arrangements by Chico O'Farrill, recorded in 1975 and released on the Pablo label.

Reception

The Allmusic review called the album "a historic recording session".

Professional ratings

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Track listing

All compositions by Chico o'Farrell

1. "Oro, Incienso y Mirra" - 15:38
2. "Calidoscopico" - 5:05
3. "Pensativo" - 5:20
4. "Exuberante" - 5:48

Personnel

• Dizzy Gillespie - trumpet
• Machito - marimba, clavinet, leader
• Manny Duran, Paul Gonzalez, Raul Gonzalez Jr., Victor Paz - trumpet, flugelhorn
• Jerry Chamberlain, Jack Jeffers, Lewis Kahn, Barry Morrow - trombone
• Don Corrado, Brooks Tillotson - French horn
• Bob Stewart - tuba
• Mauricio Smith - alto saxophone, flute, piccolo
• Mario Bauzá - alto saxophone, clarinet
• Mario Rivera - tenor saxophone, alto flute
• Jose Madera Sr. - tenor saxophone, clarinet
• Leslie Yahonikan - baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
• Jorge Dalto - electric piano
• Dana McCurdy - synthesizer
• Carlos Castillo - electric bass
• Mickey Roker - drums
• Julito Grillo, Raymond Hernandez - African drums
• Pepin Pepin - congas
• Mario Grillo - bongos, cowbell
• Jose Madera Jr. - timpani
• Chico O'Farrill - arranger, conductor