Estrellas de Areito [Import]

Product Description
Three Years after the Infamous Estellas Areito Sessions of 1978 were Recorded, Ruben Pulled These Guys Back Together for an Amazing Reunion. This CD Represents the Best of the Wonderfully Rich Range of Cuban Music, from Son to Danzon/Cha-cha to Heat-inducing Descarga. Artist Include Ruben Gonzalez, Felix Chappotin, Jorge Varon, Manuel"el Guajiro",mirabal, Octavio Calderon, Andres "Andresito" Castro, Reynaldo Larrinaga, Jesus "Aguaje" Ramos, Joaquin Oliveros, Nino Rivera, Fabian Garcia, Enrique Jorrin, Elio Valdes, Pedro Hernandez, Ricardo Leon, Tata Guines, Amadito Valdel, Miguelito Cuni, Tito Gomez, Teresa Garcia Caturla...plus Many Other Musicians! --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Estrellas de Areito,Ruben Gonzalez,Edenways [France],Cuba,Int'l & World Music,Latin Continuum,Pop

Average customer rating: The masters at play The Best, The Only Latin CD that matters!!!!!!!!!!! State of Cuban music 1979 The real deal Best Cuban/Latin music of alllll time,

Los Heroes Estrellas De Areito Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Orgullo de los Soneros Cuban Counterpoint: History of the Son Montuno Barbarito Torres Buena Vista Social Club Presents: Manuel Guajiro Mirabal Mas Cuba Libres ASIN: B00000JG3D Release Date: 1999-07-06

Tracks:

1. Ponganse Para Los Cosas
2. Hasta Pantojo Baila Mi Son
3. Que Traigan El Guaguanco
4. Mi Amanecer Campesino
5. Llora Timbero
6. Yo Si Como Candela
7. Fefita

Tracks:

1. Guaguanco A Todos Los Barrios
2. El Pregon De La Montana
3. U-La-La
4. Guajira Guantanamera
5. Para Mi Cuba Yo Traigo Un Son
6. Prepara Los Cueros
7. Maracaibo Oriental

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Call it the original Buena Vista Social Club. Back in 1979 a crew of Cuba's best musicians got together in Egrem Studios in Havana and recorded epic sessions that were later issued on Egrem's Areito label. Brought together by African musical impresario Raoul Diomandé, and under the direction of trombonist Juan Pablo Torres, these 30 "stars" poured their hearts into a series of long, energetic tracks (running 7 to 15 minutes apiece) that burn up the aluminum on the two CDs they are now housed on. Many names leap out of the roster: Paquito D'Rivera, Rubén González, Israel Perez, Pio Leyva, and Arturo Sandoval just for a start. They are small parts in a group that spanned three generations from across the island, and they fused the violin-based tipicas with the tres and horns of the jazzier conjuntos to create a sound that shook the city and spread out to the world. Torres's inventive arrangements and his willingness to allow for a lot of improvisation within that framework mark this as an exciting adventure. --Louis Gibson

Customer Reviews:

The masters at play.......2006-10-13

If you like authenticity, spontaneity, and Cuban music, you'll love this 2-CD all-star set. Noting the popularity of New York-based salsa musicians in the Seventies, Paris-based Ivory Coast producer Raoul Diomande, a great admirer of Afro-Cuban music, went to the source -- La Habana -- and cut these sides in 1979. Juan Pablo Torres recruited and arranged the charts for the trumpeters Felix Chappotin, Arturo Sandoval, Guajiro Mirabal and Jorge Varona. Additionally, Paquito D'Rivera (Irakere) is on alto sax, while pianists Ruben Gonzalez and Jesus Rubalcaba handle the 88 keys. The brilliant rhythm section includes percussionists Amadito Valdes, Tata Guines, Ricardo Leon, and electric bassist Fabian Garcia. Torres also wanted to represent the gentler influence of the charanga, and brought in violinists including Enrique Jorrin, credited with inventing the cha cha cha, Angel Barbazon and Miguel "Brindis" Barbon, plus flutist Richard Egues. Chappotin has great presence and Torres contributes warm-toned, fluent trombone spots. Gonzalez, who played with the Buena Vista Social Club, displays more brilliance here; in '79 he was younger and gigging on a more consistent basis. The lead vocalists, include the great Miguelito, Tito Gomez from Orquesta Riverside improvise with the flexibility of horn players. The late Pio Leyva also lends his baritone voice to the mix. Even though this recording came in late 1979, and was (incredibly) performed in a week, its improvisations are just mind-boggling. You will be witnessing witchcraft artistry at an incredible level. The cd includes a very imformative booklet and lyrics (with translation). The lyrics add so much to the music... especially for you non-Spanish speakers. Essential and very Highly recommended!

The Best, The Only Latin CD that matters!!!!!!!!!!!.......2003-02-02

This CD is my favorite CD of any kind of music no contest. I have listened to this CD everyday for the past year. I have bought many Latin CD's only to be disappointed with the selection of songs. Most of what people consider Latin music today is trash, watered down music for American consumption,people with fake gold chains (and fake hair on their chest), trying to cash in on the works of the real masters of (son)music. The musicians on these two CD's are GOD's with their instruments, it is passionate,and spiritual the feeling you get from listening to these CD's. If you could only afford one cd your entire life this should be it. I only hope the musicians on this album (CD)get the monetary reward and acclaim they deserve. I can not stop listening to this CD,"Mi Amanecer Campesino" is the perfect Latin song hands down, it is just perfect, If anyone out there has heard a better latin song please let me know. BUY this cd.

State of Cuban music 1979.......2002-03-21

This was the state of Cuban music in 1979, the product of jam sessions convened by trombonist/producer/arranger Juan Pablo Torres at the famed EGREM studio. "Estrellas de Areito" means "Stars of Areito" in English, referring to the fact that the albums were originally released on Areito, a Cuban government label. The performances are a little repititious, but this is more than compensated by the spirited vocals and wonderful solos by Ruben Gonzalez, Arturo Sandoval, Nino Rivera, Paquito D'Rivera and other worthy souls, some of whom would later defect to the USA.

The real deal.......2002-02-17

Once you hear this music, you will understand why many modern music historians will tell 'there's "el son", then there's everything else.'

It's unfortunate that most people think of Salsa as 'the' Cuban music. Salsa it's just a simplified, pop version of the real deal, 'el son.'

Forget Salsa, Merengue, or any other type of Latin music you may have heard.

The son is the real deal. The rhythms of Africa, the moodiness of Spain, it's own amazing set of instruments (the 'tres' stands out), the jazz of the French brass, the soulful of the Blues (Blues originates in W. Africa), and the funk of the Montuno.

Once you have been captivated by 'el son', you will never listen to music quite the same way again.

This CD contains some of the most amazing, mesmerizing descargas (jams) you will ever hear. There's no language barrier here. This music goes places, and comes back.

Every song is a celebration of life, and of the 'son'. The musicians are very aware of the music they are interpreting.
You can hear them encouraging and admiring each other as each voice/instrument takes its turn under the spotlight and the rest of the musicians take their turn in support.

The chorus in Prepara los Cueros is a show of it's own, reminiscent of the chorus in a Greek play as it introduces the players.

This CD is a treasure.

Best Cuban/Latin music of alllll time,.......2001-02-19

This CD is my favorite CD of any kind of music no contest. I have listened to it everyday for the past year. I have bought many Latin CD's only to be disappointed with the selection of songs. Most if not of what people consider Latin music today is trash, watered down music for American consumption,people with fake gold chains, trying to cash in on the work of real masters of (son)music. The musicians on these two CD's are GOD's with there instruments, it is passionate,and spiritual the feeling you will get from listening to these CD. If you could only afford one cd your entire life this should be it. I only hope the musicians on this album (CD)get the monetary reward and acclaim they deserve. BUY this cd. P.S. Do not email me and tell me I am wrong, until you have listened to all of the song at least 3 times especially "Mi Amanecer Campesino" the greatest latin song of all time.

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Estrellas de Areito, Vol. 3 Estrellas de Areito Manufacturer: Egrem ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music ASIN: B000066HY1 Release Date: 2002-02-11

Tracks:

1. Yo Si Como Candela
2. Maracaibo Oriental
3. El Manisero
4. El Pregon De La Montana
5. Preparalos Cueros

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Estrellas de Areito, Vol. 4 Estrellas de Areito Manufacturer: Egrem Music Cuba ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Son | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Los Heroes ASIN: B0000549UT Release Date: 2006-09-07

Tracks:

1. Estrellas de Areito
2. Olga la Tamalera
3. Mucho Corazon/Santa Isabel de las Lajas/Convergencia
4. Taurema
5. Trompetas en Chachacha
6. Azucar Con Aji
7. Bilongo

Album Details

Estrellas De Areito are considered by musical director Juan D'Marcos to be the inspiriation behind the Buena Vista / Afro Cuban All Stars project.

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Estrellas de Areito, Vol. 2 Orquesta Todos Estrellas Manufacturer: Egrem Music Cuba ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000066AVP Release Date: 2006-03-20

Tracks:

1. Pongase Para las Cosas
2. Llora Timbero
3. Guaguanco a Todos los Barrios
4. Fefita - Orquesta Todos Estrellas
5. Guajira Guantanamera - Carlos Embale,

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Estrellas de Areito Ruben Gonzalez Manufacturer: Edenways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000026UIU

Album Details

Three Years after the Infamous Estellas Areito Sessions of 1978 were Recorded, Ruben Pulled These Guys Back Together for an Amazing Reunion. This CD Represents the Best of the Wonderfully Rich Range of Cuban Music, from Son to Danzon/Cha-cha to Heat-inducing Descarga. Artist Include Ruben Gonzalez, Felix Chappotin, Jorge Varon, Manuel"el Guajiro",mirabal, Octavio Calderon, Andres "Andresito" Castro, Reynaldo Larrinaga, Jesus "Aguaje" Ramos, Joaquin Oliveros, Nino Rivera, Fabian Garcia, Enrique Jorrin, Elio Valdes, Pedro Hernandez, Ricardo Leon, Tata Guines, Amadito Valdel, Miguelito Cuni, Tito Gomez, Teresa Garcia Caturla...plus Many Other Musicians!

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Estrellas De Areito 3 Orquesta Todos Estrellas Manufacturer: Egrem Music Cuba ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000066ASP Release Date: 2002-05-07

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Nuevas Estrellas De Areito Various Artists Manufacturer: Egrem Music Cuba ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000067ARU Release Date: 2002-05-07

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Estrellas De Areito 1 Orquesta Todos Estrellas Manufacturer: Egrem Music Cuba ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000066AVG Release Date: 2002-05-07

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Las Nuevas Estrellas de Areito Various Artists Manufacturer: Egrem ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000648FH Release Date: 2006-08-24

Tracks:

1. Realidad y Solucion
2. Tal Como Empezo
3. Camarera del Amor
4. Ya No Hace Falta
5. Que Puedes Tu Hablarme de Amor
6. Habana
7. Dame La Mano y Caminesmos
8. Tres Lindas Cubanas
9. Suspende Los Comentarios
10. Sabe a Cubano
11. Final

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Estrellas de Areito Ruben Gonzalez Manufacturer: Edenways [France] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00001SVN6 Release Date: 1999-11-02

Album Details

Three Years after the Infamous Estellas Areito Sessions of 1978 were Recorded, Ruben Pulled These Guys Back Together for an Amazing Reunion. This CD Represents the Best of the Wonderfully Rich Range of Cuban Music, from Son to Danzon/Cha-cha to Heat-inducing Descarga. Artist Include Ruben Gonzalez, Felix Chappotin, Jorge Varon, Manuel"el Guajiro",mirabal, Octavio Calderon, Andres "Andresito" Castro, Reynaldo Larrinaga, Jesus "Aguaje" Ramos, Joaquin Oliveros, Nino Rivera, Fabian Garcia, Enrique Jorrin, Elio Valdes, Pedro Hernandez, Ricardo Leon, Tata Guines, Amadito Valdel, Miguelito Cuni, Tito Gomez, Teresa Garcia Caturla...plus Many Other Musicians!

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