The suave and lilting dance music of pre-World War II Cuba comes to life in these selections composed by noted Cuban band leaders and musicians. The music is performed with elegance and understanding by the Rotterdam Conservatory Charanga Orchestra directed by Daniel Guzman, featuring the silvery high flute of Enrique Navarro.
Cuba: The Charanga by Charanga Orchestra / Guzman / Navarro was released Nov 25, 1997 on the Nimbus label. Rotterdam Conservatory Charanga Orchestra: Daniel Guzman (director); Jasper Le Clercq, Oene Van Geel Christian Van Hemert (violins); Argan De Graaf (viola); Emile Visser (cello); Enrique Navarro (flute); Marc Bischoff (piano); Eric Calmes (double-bass); Jens Kerkhoff (timbales); Nils Fischer (congas); Jochen Hachgenei (guiro); Jose Koning, Bart Gruson (background vocals). Cuba: The Charanga Recorded at Rotterdam Conservatory, Rotterdam, The Netherlands on September 28 & 29, 1996. Cuba: The Charanga Includes liner notes by Bart Gruson. Cuba:
