Raúl Gómez – Instrumental (LP)
For the next reissue in Mr Bongo’s Cuban Classics series, we turn to Raúl Gómez’s mesmerising 1977 album Instrumental — a spellbinding blend of orchestral disco, jazz-funk, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and soundtrack-inspired compositions. Released on Cuba’s state-owned Areito label, this dynamic record pulses with drum breaks, cinematic textures, and genre-defying energy, delivered by a powerhouse orchestra at the peak of their craft.
Raúl Gómez, known for his work with Mirtha Y Raul, Los Bucaneros, and as producer of the Los Reyes 73 classic, is a central figure in Cuban music. On Instrumental, he steps fully into the roles of composer, instrumentalist, arranger, and producer, delivering a richly layered album that floats between library music, mood pieces, cosmic-Latin funk, and psychedelic workouts — with echoes of Love Unlimited, MFSB, and a distinctive Afro-Cuban foundation.
The orchestrations are led by the formidable Orquesta EGREM, bringing vibrant horns, soaring strings, and relentless rhythmic drive.
| Tracklisting: |
A1 Preludio De Un Amor A2 Tema De La Sierra A3 Dacapo A4 Marienero Quiero Ser A5 Anatomia De Un Problema B1 Mi Samba Carnaval B2 Poema En La Playa B3 6 Son B4 El Sonido De La Montaña B5 Un Paseo A La Playa |
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| Release Date: | 2024 |
| Label: | Mr Bongo |
| Genre: | Funk/Soul, Jazz, Latin |
| Product Group: | LP |
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