Machito (born Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo, February 16, 1908? – April 1… Read Full Bio ↴Machito (born Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo, February 16, 1908? – April 19, 1984) was an influential Latin jazz musician who helped to refine Afro-Cuban jazz and to create both Cubop and salsa music. He was raised in Havana alongside the singer Graciela, his foster sister.
In New York City, Machito formed the band the Machito & His Afro-Cubans in 1940, and with Mario Bauzá as musical director, brought together Cuban rhythms and big band arrangements in one group. He made numerous recordings from the 1940s to the 1980s, many with Graciela as singer. Machito changed to a smaller ensemble format in 1975, touring Europe extensively. He brought his son and daughter into the band, and received a Grammy Award in 1983, one year before he died.
Machito's music had an effect on the lives of many musicians who played in the Afro-Cubans over the years, and on those who were attracted to Latin jazz after hearing him. George Shearing, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Stan Kenton credited Machito as an influence. An intersection in East Harlem is named "Machito Square" in his honor.
In New York City, Machito formed the band the Machito & His Afro-Cubans in 1940, and with Mario Bauzá as musical director, brought together Cuban rhythms and big band arrangements in one group. He made numerous recordings from the 1940s to the 1980s, many with Graciela as singer. Machito changed to a smaller ensemble format in 1975, touring Europe extensively. He brought his son and daughter into the band, and received a Grammy Award in 1983, one year before he died.
Machito's music had an effect on the lives of many musicians who played in the Afro-Cubans over the years, and on those who were attracted to Latin jazz after hearing him. George Shearing, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Stan Kenton credited Machito as an influence. An intersection in East Harlem is named "Machito Square" in his honor.
Vive Como Yo
Machito and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Bananas In this island of jamaica The food we eat a very…
Cancion Matin, fais lever le soleil Matin, à l'instant du réveil…
Caravan Night and stars above that shine so bright The myst'ry…
Come Back to Sorrento Fun may be fun But it's not when the one That you…
Conversation Do you know what's groovy Have you seen the latest movie S…
Donkey Serenade There's a song in the air, But the fair senorita doesn't…
Holiday Happy holiday, happy holiday While the merry bells keep rin…
Mambo Is Here to Stay It's very clear, our love is here to stay Not for…
Mambo Mucho Mambo Uh Uh Papa loves mambo Mama loves mambo Look at 'em sway wi…
Night of Nights Oh last night Oh yeah Oh last night Oh yeah…
No Me Molesto Ya no me duele Cuando temprano en la mañana me despierto Y…
Si si Si tu reviens un jour Je te revois debout devant ma…
Sopa de Pichon tienes que tomarte una sopa de pichón para que cantes y…
Tea for Two Tea For Two Tony Bennett (Irving Caesar/Vincent Youmans) I…
Tin Tin Deo Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain Sunny, you sm…
Why Do I Love You Why do robins sing in December Long before the Springtime is…
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JOHNNY BARTEE
Mercury Records: 5398 - Machito - Vive Como Yo / Tumba El Quinto
Frank Davilla, Bobby Woodlen (trumpet) Mario Bauza (trumpet, arranger) Gene Johnson, Freddie Skerritt (alto saxophone) Jose Madera (tenor saxophone) Leslie Johnakins (baritone saxophone) Rene Hernandez (piano, arranger) Roberto Rodriguez (bass) Luis Miranda (congas) Jose Mangual (bongos) Ubaldo Nieto (timbales) Graciela (claves, vocals -1, claves -2) Machito (director, maracas -1, director, maracas, vocals -2)
John Bartee, Chico O'Farrill (arranger) NYC, 1948
1. 3197 Vive Como Yo
2. 3198 Tumba El Quinto
** also issued on Mercury 5398x45.
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