Irakere - El Coco (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1982) #casinomusic Label: Polydor - 2310 262

Label: Polydor - 2310 262

and the balafon xylophone

the album bridges the gap between hard bop and electric jazz with effortless cool

with a little tear on the back of the sleeve

Irakere - El Coco (Vinyl LP | US Original | 1982) #casinomusic Label: Polydor - 2310 262Irakere El Coco Label: Milestone M 9111 Format: Vinyl LP Album Pressing: US Original Country: USA Released: 1982 Genre: Jazz, Latin, Funk, Soul Notes: Released in 1982 on Milestone, El Coco is a landmark recording by Irakere the legendary Cuban ensemble led by pianist Chucho Valdes. Blending Afro Cuban rhythms with jazz, funk, and soul, the group forged a uniquely electrifying sound that bridged Havana and New York. A rare and sought after pressing,