Spirits Of Havana - 25th Anniversary Edition
Jane Bunnett, a renowned Canadian soprano saxophonist, recorded Spirits of Havana in 1991 during a groundbreaking trip to Cuba, making her one of the first Western jazz musicians to perform there after decades of embargo. This 25th anniversary edition from 2016 captures her ensemble performing with Cuban musicians in a spiritual, celebratory setting. The two-disc set blends traditional Afro-Cuban music, sacred rhythms, and jazz improvisation into something transcendent. Tracks like 'Ochún' and 'Yo Siempre Oddara' honor the Santería tradition while showcasing Bunnett's fluent saxophone voice. Her band interacts with Cuban musicians in real time, creating infectious, joyful energy. This is an important cultural document and one of the finest recordings of cross-cultural jazz dialogue.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz, Latin |
| Style | Latin Jazz |
| Notes | Mint (NM or M-) Good Plus (VG+) SIGNED front cover. |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Label | Linus Entertainment |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | Canada |
| Format | 2xCD |
Tracklist+
1-1. Hymn
1-2. Ochún
1-3. Yo Siempre Oddara
1-4. Song From Argentina
1-5. Quirino
1-6. La Luna Arriba
1-7. G.M.S. (Gandinga, Mondongo, Sandunga)
1-8. Epistrophy
1-9. Yemayá (Asesu)
1-10. Sweet Dreams
1-11. Spirits Of Havana
1-12. Que Beno
1-13. Nascimento
2-1. Mondongo
2-2. Yambu
2-3. Inolvidable
2-4. Amor Por Ti
2-5. Descarga A La Hindemith
2-6. San Lazaro (Babalú)
2-7. Chamalongo
2-8. Avisale
2-9. Freedom At Last
2-10. Coco
2-11. Piccalo Dance
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