Review Basic Jazz Record Library Various Artists: 'The Original Mambo Kings: An Introduction To Afro-Cubop 1948-1954' August 1, 2001 • In the 1940s and 1950s, some of the greatest jazz and Latin musicians performed together in New York and Havana. This festive album, The Original Mambo Kings: An Introduction to Afro-Cubop 1948-1954, features Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Bebo Valdes and many others who capture the spirit of the era. Various Artists: 'The Original Mambo Kings: An Introduction To Afro-Cubop 1948-1954' 3:04 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4172922/151217319" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Gene Kelly's iconic performance in Singin' in the Rain was informed by the rhythms of jazz. MGM Studios/Hulton Archive hide caption toggle caption MGM Studios/Hulton Archive Take Five: A Jazz Sampler Singers In The Rain: Jazz Amid The Deluge Jazz24 November 2, 2009 • It's early November, and for many in America, that means that when we go outside, we're likely to get wet. Whether we're dodging sprinkles, showers or downpours, November is part of a rainy season. Hear five songs from vocalists inspired by rain, including Gene Kelly, Patricia Barber and Mahalia Jackson.
