Grupo Irakere - Teatro Amadeo Roldan RecitaLed by Chucho Valdes, son of Cuban pianist and bandleader Bebo Valdes, the band would go on to become of the most influential and successful groups emanating from Cuba in this period. Their debut 'Teatro Amadeo Roldan Recital' is an in demand and incredible Afro Cuban, jazz funk masterpiece originally landing on Cuba's state owned imprint, Areito. One of the jewels of the album is the beast of an opener, 'Bacalao Con Pan'. A heavy dancefloor Latin

propels the set into an upbeat and enjoyable listen

playful in nature yet packing a punch

Jason Ward then brings some fresh 90s sounds with a neon baseline and diva vocals on 'The Meaning' while J Erazo keeps it deep and paired back on the sublime 'The Pulse' which is a real late night warmer

The release kicks off with the hypnotic ‘I Do Me’

this is the first track Craig Bratley has ever made for us

Super limited as always with the Home Hitters

As one of the finest and most stylishly eclectic labels out there

house and garage

his work runs from easy listening through pop

The band—currently a trio of Tsutomu Sonoda

The almost cosmic reaches Agustin achieved with his sound are balanced against the stylish sophistication and breezy nature of the music

Fast forward three years