Estrellas de Areito

Forget the Buena Vista Social Club: these legendary 1979 recordings capture Cuban music played by some of its most brilliant exponents, including Felix Chappotin, Ruben Gonzalez, Arturo Sandoval and Paquito D'Rivera. Most tracks stretch over 10 minutes, as these brilliant players delighted in each other's instrumental company and found joy in the all-important groove.