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Monday, March 25, 2013
Farewell to Bebo Valdes
The inventor of the Batanga was a legendary figure in Cuban music who spawned a legacy that will live beyond his seed, beyond his talent and his gifts. He touched audiences and inspired his fans, colleagues and peers, aweing them with a prowess that looked simplistic in the hands of the master composer, arranger, and pianist. His Sabor de Cuba Orchestra and unique arranging style defined the sound of singers like Rita Montaner, Rolando Laserie, Benny Moré and Vicentico Valdes. He was the rule by which all other Cuban pianists and arrangers would be measured. Sabor was his stock in trade as was evident on the earliest Panart jam sessions with cohorts Israel "Cachao" Lopez, Tata Guines and Chombo Silva. Throughout the 40's and 50's El Caballon was a prominent force on the Cuban Jazz scene. He played with Woody Herman in Havana and in 1958 he recorded an album with Nat King Cole titled "Cole Español"produced by Norman Granz. Bebo Valdes will be missed by all those who loved him and by the fans of Sabor de Cuba. Farewell Bebo, Ibae Ibae Ntonu Timbelese Olodumare.
A sample Bebo Valdes Discography
1952
Con Poco Coco Mercury
1955
Mambo Caliente, Mambo Riff Decca
1957
Dile a Catalina, Tumbao, Special Del Bebo Gema
1957
Me Recordaras, Solo Contigo Basta Gema
1959
Cuban Dance Party Empire Music Group Inc.
1992
Todo Ritmo Egrem
1994
Bebo Rides Again Messidor
1995
Mucho Sabor Essential Media Group
2001
El Arte del Sabor Blue Note
2001
Descargas del Bebo Orfeon
2004
El Manisero Universal Music Latino / Dimienta
2004
Gaupacha Con Bebo Valdes y Sus Amigos Caney
2004
We Could Make Such Beautiful Music Together Calle54/BMG Spain
2004
Descarga Caliente Caney
2004
Lagrimas Negras RCA Victor
2005
Bebo de Cuba BMG
2006
Bebo WEA Latina / Union Music Group / Union Records
2007
Sabor de Cuba MVD / Malanga Music
2007
Bebo and Cachao Rhino / Warner Bros UK / Warner Jazz
2007
Live at the Village Vanguard Sony BMG
2008
Juntos Para Siempre Calle 54 Records
2008
Todo Ritmo Prodisc
2009
Dinastia Valdes Sony BMG
2011
Chico & Rita Sony Classical / Sony Music Latin
Babalu Essential Media
Habana
Habana 24 Blue
-------Onel Mulet for Habana/Harlem®
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