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Chico O'Farrill

Jazz
Worldbeat
World music
Arturo `Chico' O'Farrill was a Cuban trumpet player, composer, arranger and bandleader who played locally until he moved to New York City in 1948 where he studied at the Juiliard School. He worked as arranger for many big jazz stars such as Charlie Parker, Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Kenton and Count Basie. He released an album titled 'Jazz' in 1953 followed by 'Afro-Cuban' (1953), 'Mambo Dance Session' (1954), 'Nine Flags' (1966) and many others. His 1995 release 'Pure Emotion' was nominated for the Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Performance. He formed the Afro Cuban Jazz O...
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Vaya Con DiosChico O'Farrill
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Hip Hug-HerChico O'Farrill
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It Ain't Necessarily SoChico O'Farrill
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You Stepped Out of a DreamChico O'Farrill
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Too Marvelous for WordsBrandon Tomasello, Johnny Mercer, Chico O'Farrill, City Rhythm Orchestra, Randy Weaver, Pete Spina (contributor) and Richard Whiting (contributor)
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Call Me IrresponsibleBrandon Tomasello, Sammy Cahn, Chico O'Farrill, Jerry Weldon, City Rhythm Orchestra, Randy Weaver, Jimmy Van Heusen and Pete Spina (contributor)
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Vaya Con DiosChico O'Farrill

Mambo Latino Dances

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Hip Hug-HerChico O'Farrill

Married Well

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It Ain't Necessarily SoChico O'Farrill

Jazz North of the Border and South of the Border

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You Stepped Out of a DreamChico O'Farrill

Jazz North of the Border and South of the Border

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Too Marvelous for WordsBrandon Tomasello, Johnny Mercer, Chico O'Farrill, City Rhythm Orchestra, Randy Weaver, Pete Spina (contributor) and Richard Whiting (contributor)

2:11

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Call Me IrresponsibleBrandon Tomasello, Sammy Cahn, Chico O'Farrill, Jerry Weldon, City Rhythm Orchestra, Randy Weaver, Jimmy Van Heusen and Pete Spina (contributor)

3:07

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