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:
- Brazilian Soft Shoe
- Love Chant
- Afro-Jazziac
- Ring A Levio
- Afternoon Delight
- To Birdland And Hurry
- Calypso John
- The African Flute
- Bacao
- Carabunta
- The Davis Cup
- Answer Me