La Cuna is a Jazz album by Ray Barretto, originally released in 1981. On Gatefold: 20 pressings tracked.
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Latin Jazz
- warm
- groovy
- tropical
About
On 1979’s blazing <i>La Cuna</i>, Ray Barretto perfectly straddles Afro-Cuban rhythms and grooving jazz fusion. Synths, sax, and drums take charge in “Doloroso,” and the jubilant “La Cuna” boasts rumba rhythms that invigorate with experimental piano keys. With “Pastime Paradise,” a rendition of the groundbreaking Stevie Wonder hit, Barretto adds layers of buoyant, festive percussion to the soulful masterpiece; on the closing “Cocinando,” he maneuvers through conga acrobatics and fierce brass melodies with impressive finesse.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1La Cuna5:08
- A2Doloroso5:55
- A3Mambotango5:57
Side B
- B1The Old Castle8:40
- B2Pastime Paradise8:31
Credits
Performers
- Francisco CentenoBASS
- Mark CraneyDRUMS
- Steve GaddDRUMS
- John TropeaGUITAR
- Ray BarrettoPERCUSSION CONGAS
- Carlos FranzettiPIANO
- Charlie PalmieriPIANO PERCUSSION
- Suzanne CianiSYNTHESIZER PROGRAMMED BY
- Jeremy WallSYNTHESIZER CONDUCTOR
- Joe FarrellTENOR SAXOPHONE SOPRANO SAXOPHONE FLUTE
- Tito PuenteTIMBALES
- Willie TorresVOCALS
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 20 pressings tracked on Gatefold