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Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz: The Music of Chucho Valdés & Irakere—
$34.00
The Story
Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz is, at the same time:
- A songbook of the best compositions of the ground-breaking Cuban ‘fusion’ group Irakere,
- A thorough guide to the roots and structure of Afro-Cuban jazz in general
- An overview of Maestro Valdés’ influences and contributions to the music
A unique treasure for all lovers of Latin music!
Included in this book are:
- Eleven of Valdés’ most important works, decoded and transcribed
- Overview of the history of Afro-Cuban music
- Biographies on Valdés and ground-breaking supergroup Irakere
- Detailed transcriptions and musical guides
- Breakdown of Afro-Cuban folkloric and popular rhythms
- Explanation of the Cuban clave and its function
- Comprehensive discography and glossary
- Dozens of exercises and tools for enhanced study
- Annotated list of compositional works by Maestro Valdés
- 211 pages of music and text!
Description
Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz is, at the same time:
- A songbook of the best compositions of the ground-breaking Cuban ‘fusion’ group Irakere,
- A thorough guide to the roots and structure of Afro-Cuban jazz in general
- An overview of Maestro Valdés’ influences and contributions to the music
A unique treasure for all lovers of Latin music!
Included in this book are:
- Eleven of Valdés’ most important works, decoded and transcribed
- Overview of the history of Afro-Cuban music
- Biographies on Valdés and ground-breaking supergroup Irakere
- Detailed transcriptions and musical guides
- Breakdown of Afro-Cuban folkloric and popular rhythms
- Explanation of the Cuban clave and its function
- Comprehensive discography and glossary
- Dozens of exercises and tools for enhanced study
- Annotated list of compositional works by Maestro Valdés
- 211 pages of music and text!
