{"product_id":"paquito-drivera-portraits-of-cuba-180g-one-step-pressing-vinyl-lp","title":"Paquito D'Rivera - Portraits of Cuba [180g One Step Pressing Vinyl LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003eCat. no: EVLP091BL\u003cbr\u003eFormat: LP 180g One Step Pressing Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 4895241447358\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 19 Dec 2025\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReissue of 1996 album Portraits of Cuba that reflects the musical odyssey of Paquito D'Rivera, a unique blend of Cuban and Jazz music that re-affirms both the artist's Cuban roots and his love for the American art form. Far beyond the realm of popular music, it is a jazz musicians's tribute to the enduring legacy of Cuba, beautifully orchestrated by arranger and conductor Carlos Franzetti and impeccably performed by Mr. D'Rivera and eighteen seasoned musicians, each with a proven track record of excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortraits of Cuba was recorded live without overdubbing at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in New York City over a two day period in February of 1996, using a single, high resolution microphone set-up, capturing the beautiful and natural reverberation of the old church. As Producer David Chesky explained in 2025: \"At Chesky, the goal for me was to make the best-sounding recordings we could. It was about pursuing the perfect sound.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selections encompass almost ten decades of Cuban music and are now being reissued on Hybrid Stereo SACD and 180g One Step Pressing LP. Wth it appearing on vinyl for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP 180g One Step Pressing Vinyl LP Tracks: La Bella Cubana \/ The Peanut Vendor \/ Tu \/ Tu Mi Delirio \/ Drume Negrita \/ Portraits of Cuba \/ Excerpt from \"Aires Tropicales\" \/ Como Arrullo De Palmas \/ Echale Salsita \/ Theme from \"I Love Lucy\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CHESKY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45604648157340,"sku":"EVLP091BL","price":38.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/lp_8b0e555b-3e35-45ed-af87-e58a6f703057.webp?v=1763573699","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/paquito-drivera-portraits-of-cuba-180g-one-step-pressing-vinyl-lp","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}