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Description:
Direct from Cuba! Daptone Records is proud to introduce Orquesta Akokán, a big band collective of Havana's top musicians both young and old, joining forces with some of the most creative and spirited talents of New York's Latin music scene. -
Vinyl LP pressing in gatefold jacket. Includes digital download. 2018 release. Akokán is a Yoruba word used in Cuba meaning from the heart, and indeed, every song on the self-titled debut album by Orquesta Akokán feels like a heartfelt gift from the band to the listener. Assembled and led by Cuban vocalist José Pepito Gómez, Orquesta Akokán is a big band collective of the finest musicians on the island, both young and old. It features all-original music and was cut live to tape over a three-day session at Havana s hallowed state-run Estudios Areito. Areito is one of the longest operating studios in the world and where important Cuban records have been made. The album was produced by Jacob Plasse and arranged by Mike Eckroth.
Gatefold Sleeve. Includes MP3 download.
Recorded at Areito Studios, Havana, Cuba, November 7-12, 2016. A Chulo Production. Mixed at Seaside Lounge, Brooklyn, NY. Pre-Production and Overdubs at East West, The Creamery and Thump Studios.
Believe Digital GmbH Believe Digital GmbH Im Mediapark 6B, 50670 K?ln, DE legal.de@believe.com
Technical specifications
Language
Packaging data
Package type
Gatefold
Features
Target audience
Adult
Song titles
Disc 1:
1 Mambo Rapidito
2 La Corbata Barata
3 Un Tabaco Para Elegua
4 Otro Nivel
5 La Cosa
6 Cuidado Con El Tumbador
7 Yo Soy Para Tm
8 No Te Hagas
9 A Gozar La Vida
Modern
32.384
- AcidJazz/DanceJazz 106- Avantgarde/Free 982- Bebop 109- Bossa Nova 341- Cool 75- Hard Bop 155- Jazz Rock/Fusion 748- Latin Jazz 1.000- Other Modern Jazz 27.399- PopJazz/SmoothJazz 798- World-&Ethno-Ja. 448
