Machito & His Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble- With Flute To Boot!

Label: Shellac Discs

Reissued 12/20/2024, Originally released 1959

Born Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo; Machito was the Latin Jazz musician who redefined Afro-Cuban jazz and created both Cubop and salsa music. He was raised in Havana by his foster sister; singer Graciela. He moved to New York in the 1940s and; along with musical director Mario Bauzá; he brought Cuban rhythms into the world of big band jazz. George Shearing; Dizzy Gillespie; Charlie Parker and Stan Kenton have all named Machito among their influences.Originally issued in 1959; With Flute To Boot! featured some amazing musicians in the ensemble: Herbie Mann played flute and composed the songs; Johnny Griffin played tenor saxophone and Curtis Fuller was on trombone. In addition to this great brass section; colourful percussion and a varied range of rhythms made this album an instant classic.

Track listing:

1. Brazilian Soft Shoe
   
2. Love Chant
   
3. Afro-Jazziac
   
4. Ring A Levio
   
5. Afternoon Delight
   
6. To Birdland And Hurry
   
7. Calypso John
   
8. The African Flute
   
9. Bacao
   
10. Carabunta
    
11. The Davis Cup
    
12. Answer Me