Chico O'Farrill
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...
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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You Stepped Out of a DreamChico O'Farrill
Jazz North of the Border and South of the Border
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
Vaya Con DiosChico O'Farrill
Mambo Latino Dances
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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