Irakere
Cuba
Formed: 1973
Years Active: 70, 80, 90, 2000
Genres: Latin, Jazz, International
Styles: Latin Jazz/World Fusion, Latin Jazz/World Fusion, Latin Jazz/World Fusion, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Bop, Cuban Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Latin Jazz, Latin America, Latin America, Latin Folk, World Fusion
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Many of the top Cuban jazz musicians have played in Irakere during the past several decades, including altoist Paquito D'Rivera and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval (before both individually defected). Pianist Chucho Valdes has been the orchestra's longtime leader, and its music ranges from Latin jazz and bop to Cuban folk melodies, with an emphasis on infectious rhythms and advanced improvisations. Several of Irakere's records have been made available domestically (including sets for Columbia and Jazz House), but the exciting band was not able to vis...
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