Afro-Cuban (Rudy Van Gelder Edition) (1955)

"Considered Kenny Dorham's finest recording of his all-too-short career. This re-reissue has been newly remastered and presumably now includes all of the takes from these nonet and sextet sessions of 1955. Considering the time period, this date remains way ahead of the Latin-tinged and hard bop music that would follow. It would be difficult to assess the sextet being a step below the larger group effort, but only because it is much less Afro-Cuban. A first-rate recording for the under-appreciated Dorham, this one should be in every collection of all true music lovers." (Michael G. Nastos, Allmusic)