Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz

Publisher: Sher Music
Decoding Afro-Cuban Jazz - The Music of Chucho Valdés & Irakere
Authors: Chucho Valdés & Rebeca Mauleón

The definitive guide to Latin jazz by two masters of the genre!
• A thorough guide to the roots and structure of Afro-Cuban jazz in general
• An overview of Maestro Valdés’ influences and contributions to the music

Included in this book are:

• • Eleven of Valdés’ most important works, decoded and transcribed
• • Overview of the history of Afro-Cuban music
• • Biographies on Valdés and ground-breaking supergroup Irakere
• • Detailed transcriptions and musical guides
• • Breakdown of Afro-Cuban folkloric and popular rhythms
• • Explanation of the Cuban clave and its function
• • Comprehensive discography and glossary
• • Dozens of exercises and tools for enhanced study
• • Annotated list of compositional works by Maestro Valdés
• • 211 pages of music and text!