Paquito D'Rivera - Portraits of Cuba

Arranged by Carlos Franzetti, D'Rivera's band ensemble provides an orchestral ambiance akin to the legendary Gil Evans sound with Miles Davis (Sketches of Spain). Paquito's latest offering also serves as an artistic commentary on the latest social developments in Cuba. Highlights include "La Bella Cubana," "The Peanut Vendor," "Tu Mi Delirio," "Portraits of Cuba," "Mariana" and "Song to My Son."

1) La Bella Cubana
2) The Peanut Vendor
3) Tu
4) Tu Mi Delirio
5) No Te Importe Saber
6) Drume Negrita
7) Portraits of Cuba
8) Excerpt from 'Aires Tropicales'
9) Mariana
10) Como Arrullo de Palmas
11) Echale Salsita
12) Song to My Son
13) Theme from 'I Love Lucy'