Jerry Gonzalez • Ya Yo Me Cure

 A monumental masterpiece of New York Latin Jazz by Jerry Gonzalez. I think this was American Clave's first release, I remember reading a Kip Hanrahan interview that he had some ambitious ideas which were not to Jerry's liking, prompting Jerry to comment maybe you should record your own album (Coup de tete).

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The debut recording as a leader by Jerry Gonzalez, Ya Yo Me Cure features an early version of the trumpeter/Latin percussionist's Fort Apache Band (although it had not been named at this point). The advanced Latin jazz set (which has been reissued on CD) features such notable sidemen as trombonist Steve Turre, Mario Rivera on tenor, pianist Hilton Ruiz, singer Frankie Rodriguez and several percussionists. In addition to three originals by Rodriguez, the hot ensemble Latinizes such unlikely tunes as "Caravan," Wayne Shorter's "Nefertiti," Thelonious Monk's "Evidence" and "The Lucy Theme." Frequently exciting music.

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1. Aguaybana Zemi

2. Nefertitti

3. Ya Yo Me Cure

4. The Lucy Theme

5. Evidence

6. Baba Fieden Orisha

7. Caravan

Jerry Gonzalez • Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Coro

Frankie Rodriguez • Lead Vocals, Quinto, Bata, Chekere

Milton Cardona • Vocals

Steve Turre • Trombone, Conch Shell, Percussion

Papo Vázquez • Trombone, Coro

Mario Rivera • Tenor Saxophone, Coro

Edgardo Miranda • Electric Guitar

Hilton Ruiz • Piano

Andy Gonzalez • Bass, Coro

Gene Golden • Bata, Bata, Chekere

Carlos Mestre • Coro, Tumbadora, Chekere

Vicente George • Guiro, Percussion

Nicky Marrero • Timbales, Chekere, Guataca

Don Alias • Drums

recorded July / August 1979

Produced by Kip Hanrahan and Jerry Gonzalez

Label: American Clavé – AMCL 1001
Format: 320
Country: US
Released: 1980
Genre: Jazz
Style: Latin Jazz