GRUPO IRAKERE - Grupo Irakere LP

This 1976 masterpiece from Havana's finest ensemble merges traditional Cuban rhythms with electrifying jazz-funk and heavy rock textures. Masterminded by Chucho Valdés, the record features the legendary dancefloor heater 'Chequere-Son' alongside percussive Santana-esque explorations. Every track showcases the virtuosity of Cuba's elite musicians, delivering a sophisticated sonic palette of bebop horn lines and lush keyboards. The high-quality Mr Bongo reissue includes the iconic OBI-strip, preserving the authenticity of this essential Afro-Cuban jazz document. It remains a definitive pressing for collectors seeking authentic 70s Latin-jazz swagger and rhythmic power.