As principal pianist and arranger for the famed Tropicana nightclub house-band of 1950’s Havana, Bebo Valdés developed a reputation as a master arranger. Often referred to as the “Cuban Quincy Jones”, Valdés was the “go to man” in 1950’s Havana. His unique skills were constantly in demand and his arrangements graced some of the finest recordings in Cuban music history. Recorded in Havana in the late 1950’s, Mucho Sabor features Bebo’s legendary orchestra Sabor De Cuba from the Tropicana days. This rare recording stands as one of the great treasures of Cuban music, remastered and finally available on CD.

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01. Tirando Tiro (guaracha) 02. El Destino Lo Quiso (Bolero cha) 03. Mexico Querido (danzón) 04. Que La Jugue Dios (bolero) 05. Merengues, No (guaracha) 06. Canto A La Habana (guajira son) 07. Pon Por Mi (guaracha) 08. Insensible Corazon 09. A Quien Engañas (danzón) 10. Inutil Sera (bolero cha cha cha) 11. Mi Parranda (guapacha) 12. Al Son De La Mexicana (guaracha)