The legendary pianist and bandleader Alfredo Rodriguez, with his all-star group of performers, play the best of today’s Cuban music in his trademark jazz style. On this recording, you will enjoy Rodriguez’s unique Latin flavor as his Los Acerekó sprinkle their musical seasonings over son montuno (the musical ancestor of salsa), the rhythmic dance sounds of rumba, guaguancó, danzón, descarga, and the African-influenced Cuban jazz sound. There is a reason why this island is often called the birthplace of Latin American music, and there is no better tour guide through the music and rhythms of the tumbadores, claves, and tropical piano than Alfredo Rodriguez y Los Acerekó. Featured musicians are Alfredo Rodriguez, J.L. “Changuito” Quintana, Tata Guïnes, Oscarito Rodriguez, R. “Mamey” Evangelisi, Joel Hierrezuelo, Bobby Carcases, Manuel Machado, Ruben Chaviano F., and Jose Carlos Acosta.