Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra - ¡Cha Cha Cha! (Remastered) (2009) [Hi-Res]

The album ¡Cha Cha Cha!, reissued by RevOla in 2009, is a restored collection of recordings by the legendary Machito (Frank Grillo) and His Afro-Cuban Orchestra. The material focuses on the peak popularity of the cha-cha-cha rhythm in the 1950s. Unlike many "light" orchestras of that era, Machito's ensemble infused this popular genre with the power of a genuine jazz big band. Thanks to the genius of musical director Mario Bauzá, the compositions demonstrate a virtuoso interplay between the saxophone and trumpet sections against a dense polyrhythmy of percussion. This edition has undergone digital remastering, clearing the sound of archival tapes and highlighting the dynamic live performance quality characteristic of New York's golden age of "Mambo Mania."

Tracklist:
1-1 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Graciela - Ahora Si (Remastered) [5:00]
1-2 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra - Congo Mulence (Remastered) [3:01]
1-3 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Herbie Mann - Brazilian Soft Shoe (Remastered) [2:23]
1-4 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra - Cannonology (Remastered) [2:30]
1-5 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra - Tennessee Waltz (Remastered) [2:53]
1-6 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Herbie Mann - Love Chant (Remastered) [3:15]
1-7 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra - Latin Cornbread (Remastered) [2:30]
1-8 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra - Doug's Room (Remastered) [4:44]
1-9 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Graciela - ¡Si-Si, No-No! (Remastered) [3:32]
1-10 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Graciela - Lloriqueando (Remastered) [2:29]
1-11 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Graciela - Song Of Lisbon (Remastered) [3:19]
1-12 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Graciela - Remember Me (Recordare Tu Boca) (Remastered) [3:08]
1-13 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Graciela - Coisa Nova (Remastered) [2:13]
1-14 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Graciela - Cuba (Remastered) [2:43]
1-15 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Miguelito Valdes;Graciela - Yo Soy la Rumba (Remastered) [3:37]
1-16 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Miguelito Valdes;Graciela - Rumba Ace (El As De La Rumba) (Remastered) [2:48]
1-17 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Miguelito Valdes;Graciela - Mambo A La Savoy (Remastered) [2:54]
1-18 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Graciela - El Bejuco (Remastered) [2:54]
1-19 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Graciela - In Havana (Pa'lla Pa'ca) (Remastered) [2:32]
1-20 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Graciela - I Care (Remastered) [3:32]
1-21 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Graciela - Bananas (Remastered) [2:51]
1-22 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Herbie Mann - Love Chant (Remastered) [3:15]
1-23 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Graciela - Congo Mulence (Remastered) [3:01]
1-24 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Graciela - One Note Samba (Remastered) [3:15]
1-25 Machito And His Afro-Cuban Orchestra;Graciela - Jammin' With Machito (Remastered) [5:16]