In October 1955, “Blue Note” label released “Afro-Cuban”, the second Kenny Dorham studio album. It was recorded January – March 1955, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Kenny Dorham – trumpet
- J. J. Johnson – trombone
- Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone
- Cecil Payne – baritone saxophone
- Horace Silver – piano
- Percy Heath – bass
- Oscar Pettiford – bass
- Art Blakey – drums
- Carlos “Patato” Valdes – conga
- Richie Goldberg – cowbell
- Rudy Van Gelder – recording
- Reid Miles – design
- Francis Wolff – photography
- Leonard Feather – liner notes
All tracks by Kenny Dorham except where noted.
10″ Vinyl
- Afrodisia
- Lotus Flower
- Minor’s Holiday
- Basheer’s Dream – Gigi Gryce
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