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.