Orquesta Almendra

GroupSince 1953

Orquesta Almendra's albums, compilations, and singles and EPs discography with cataloged releases, editions, and credits

United States

Cuban danzon / charanga orchestra created by Abelardo Valdés in La Havana in 1940, active until 1960. Initial line-up included: Abelardo Valdés (double bass), Gustavo Sorís (piano), Domingo Franco (violin), José Fajardo (flute), Evaristo Martínez (timbales). joined later: José Piedra (piano), Miguel O'Farrill (flute), Rafael Blanco Suazo (congas), Dominica Verges (vocals)

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