Afro-Cuban is an album by American jazz trumpeter Kenny Dorham. The first release of the album dates back to 1955 on 10" Vinyl, featuring only four tracks and having a different cover artwork. Some time later, Blue Note decided to add three tracks and issue a more complete LP toward the end of May 1957 (see below for details). After publishing a 2003 RVG edition which featured two additional pieces and a different track listing, Blue Note remastered and recompiled Afro-Cuban in 2007, restoring the original track order. Reception The Allmusic review by Michael G. Nastos stated: "A first-rate recording for the under-appreciated Dorham, this one should be in every collection of all true music lovers". Track listing All compositions by Kenny Dorham except as indicated 10" Vinyl, BLP 5065 (1955) "Afrodisia" – 5:06 "Lotus Flower" – 4:17 "Minor's Holiday" – 4:27 "Basheer's Dream" (Gigi Gryce) - 5:03 LP, BLP 1535 (1957) "Afrodisia" – 5:06 "Lotus Flower" – 4:17 "Minor's Holiday" – 4:27 "Basheer's Dream" (Gigi Gryce) - 5:03 "K.D.'s Motion" - 5:29 "La Villa" – 5:24 "Venita's Dance" - 5:22 RVG edition (CD, 2007) "Afrodisia" – 5:06 "Lotus Flower" – 4:17 "Minor's Holiday" – 4:27 "Basheer's Dream" (Gigi Gryce) - 5:03 "K.D.'s Motion" - 5:29 "La Villa" – 5:24 "Venita's Dance" - 5:22 Bonus tracks "Echo of Spring" (aka "K.D.'s Cab Ride") – 6:12 "Minor's Holiday" [Alternate Take] – 4:24 Tracks 5-8 recorded on January 30, 1955; tracks 1-4 and 9 on March 29, 1955. Personnel Kenny Dorham – trumpet J. J. Johnson – trombone (tracks 1-4 and 9) Hank Mobley – tenor saxophone Cecil Payne – baritone saxophone Horace Silver – piano Percy Heath (tracks 5-8), Oscar Pettiford (tracks 1-4 and 9) – bass Art Blakey – drums Carlos "Patato" Valdes – conga (tracks 1-4 and 9) Richie Goldberg – cowbell (tracks 1-4 and 9) References Blue Note Records albums Albums produced by Alfred Lion Kenny Dorham albums 1955 albums Albums recorded at Van Gelder Studio Afro-Cuban jazz albums