Full Description
Afro-Cuban music evolved into one of the great musical traditions of the twentieth century. Trompeta: Chappottin, Chocolate, and the Afro-Cuban Trumpet Style provides a comprehensive history of mainstream Cuban music, examining the music of all its eras from the perspective of two seminal trumpet players: Felix Chappottin and Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros. One or the other was present at almost every significant turning point in the stylistic development of Cuban music. An overview of the entire Afro-Cuban genre and its development is provided, as well as an in-depth examination of both Chappottin's and Armenteros' performance styles.
Contents
Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 1 Historical Overview Chapter 4 2 The Son Chapter 5 3 The Conjunto Trumpet Style Chapter 6 4 Chappotin y Sus Estrellas Chapter 7 5 Salsa Chapter 8 6 "Bilongo" Chapter 9 7 Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros Chapter 10 8 Conclusion and Recommendations Chapter 11 Appendix A Glossary of Terms Chapter 12 Appendix B Musical Example: "Bilongo" Chapter 13 Appendix C Interview of Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros (Spanish Transcription) Chapter 14 Appendix D Interview of Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros (English Translation) Chapter 15 Bibliography Chapter 16 Discography Chapter 17 Index Chapter 18 About the Author
