record, Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna

Name/Title

record, "Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna"

Entry/Object ID

ACS-000161

Description

Vinyl is a recording of Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna's first concert, on 12 May 1967.

Audio Format

33 RPM Record

Collection

The Cabrera Arús family collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Album Detail

Contributors

Contributor

Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna

Role

Band

Contributor

Armando Romeu

Role

Director

Contributor

R. Somavilla

Role

Director

Record Label

Areíto

Musical Genre

Big Band, Jazz

Release Date

1967

Place Recorded

Country

Cuba

Region

Central America

Language

Spanish, English

Notes

LD-3273 According to Paquito D'Rivera, asked why the musicians are not credited in the album, "Fue una malísima práctica de la EGREM de no dar crédito a la gente que grababa, pero confesado medio serio medio en broma por Medardo Montero, el difunto director de la empresa, prevenían el dar crédito a “desertores” en potencia. O sea, que de esta manera no tenían que borrar los nombres de la gente que se iba quedando fuera del país y o presentaban pa’ largarse". (It was a very bad practice of EGREM not to give credit to the people playing, but as Medardo Montero, the late director of the company, confessed half seriously and half jokingly, it was a way to prevent giving credit to potential "deserters". In other words, in this way they did not have to erase the names of the people who left the country and/or filed to leave the country.)

Track Details

Title

El Manisero

Track Contributors

Contributor

Moisés Simons

Role

Composer

Title

Room 43

Track Contributors

Contributor

Ken Jones

Role

Composer

Title

The man I love

Track Contributors

Contributor

George Gershwin

Role

Composer

Title

Voy abajo

Track Contributors

Contributor

H. Mancini

Role

Composer

Title

Pastilla de menta

Track Contributors

Contributor

Toombs

Role

Composer

Title

Requiem

Track Contributors

Contributor

R. Somavilla

Role

Composer

Title

Mi guajirita-guantanamera

Track Contributors

Contributor

R. Gómez

Role

Composer

Contributor

J. Fernández

Role

Composer

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Back cover

Transcription

El viernes 12 de Mayo de 1967 se produjo el acontecimiento: LA ORQUESTA CUBANA DE MUSICA MODERNA dió su primer concierto en el teatro "Amadeo Roldán" de La Habana. El primer número interpretado por la orquesta, EL MANISERO de Moisés Simons, ya marcó la pauta: esta orquesta interpretará la música cubana adaptándola a las nuevas sonoridades y la música popular moderna que más gusta en todo el mundo, atendiendo a su calidad y vigencia… Desde ese momento se estableció esa rara y dificil comunicación entre espectáculo y espectadores: el públíco participó activamente en el concierto y se levantó a dar bravos y aplaudir, siguiendo el ritmo en sus asientos. Este disco reproduce aquel concierto, con los aplausos y el calor de los asistentes. Bajo, piano, saxofones, batería, órgano y guitarra eléctrica, trompetas, percusión… Una orquesta que nos pone al día haciendo llegar a todos los ritmos más modernos. Para integrarla, el Consejo Nacional de Cultura escogió a un director de reconocido talento y exitosa carrera: Armando Romeu, y reunió a instrumentistas que por sus afinidades, experiencias y conocimientos pudieron acoplarse para entregar al público la mejor música popular moderna con la más alta calidad. Estos músicos se han mantenido al día de lo que sucede en el mundo de la música y se han convertido, gracias al estudio incesante, en intérpretes de calidad. Durante muchos años tocaron estos rítmos en sus horas libres, en jazz-sesions, en pequeños clubes, en casas particulares, en estrechas salas-teatros. Ahora, como integrantes de la Orquesta Cubana de Música Moderna, desde sus primeras presentaciones fueron acogidos calurosamente por la juventud. Este disco servirá como un suscinto recuerdo de la trayectoria de la música moderna comenzando por melodías eternas como THE MAN I LOVE e incluyendo REQUIEM, una creación de Rafael Somavilla, dirigida por su propio autor, donde los elementos tradicionales de la música popular cubana se complementan con sonoridades derivadas del serialismo. Los arreglos para la orquesta son de Somavilla y del propio Armando Romeu. Ahora todas las palabras salen sobrando. Usted tiene el disco en sus manos y si cada número estremecíó y mantuvo en pie al público del "Amadeo Roldán", usted tiene la oportunidad de escucharlos nuevamente y dar su veredicto. RG.

Language

Spanish

Translation

On Friday, May 12, 1967, the event took place: THE CUBAN ORCHESTRA OF MODERN MUSIC gave its first concert at the "Amadeo Roldán" theater in Havana. The first number performed by the orchestra, EL MANISERO by Moisés Simons, already set the tone: this orchestra will perform Cuban music adapting it to the new sounds and the modern popular music that is most liked around the world, considering its quality and popularity… From that moment, a rare and difficult communication between show and public was established: the public actively participated in the concert and rose to cheer and applaud, marking the rhythm in their seats. This album reproduces that concert, with the applause and warmth of the attendees. Bass, piano, saxophones, drums, organ and electric guitar, trumpets, percussion... An orchestra that brings us up to date by playing the most modern rhythms. To integrate it, the National Council of Culture chose a director of recognized talent and successful career: Armando Romeu, and brought together instrumentalists who, due to their affinities, experiences and knowledge, were able to join together to deliver the best modern popular music with the highest quality to the public. These musicians have kept up to date with what happens in the world of music and, thanks to their incessant study, have become quality performers. For many years they played these rhythms in their spare time, in jazz-sessions, in small clubs, in private homes, in small theater-rooms. Now, as members of the Cuban Orchestra of Modern Music, from their first performances they were warmly welcomed by the youth. This album will serve as a succinct reminder of the trajectory of modern music beginning with eternal melodies such as THE MAN I LOVE and including REQUIEM, a creation by Rafael Somavilla, directed by its own author, where the traditional elements of Cuban popular music are complemented with sonorities derived from serialism. The arrangements for the orchestra are by Somavilla and by Armando Romeu himself. Now, words are superfluous. You have the album in your hands and, as each number touched and kept the audience of "Amadeo Roldán" on their feet, you have the opportunity to listen to them again and give your verdict. RG.

Dimensions

Height

31.5 cm

Width

31.5 cm

Parts

record case

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

March 31, 2022

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

September 26, 2025