“Alza Columbia” – Orquesta de Felipe Valdés (1907) – Danzón

Another tune by Felipe Valdés.

The cornet in this tune can be heard more clearly and prominently. At times it even seems to lapse into mild improvisations over the melody.

Recorded in Havana, Cuba on March 6, 1907.
Released as Victor 68022.

Credits:
Felipe Valdés – bandleader, cornet
Unknown Artists – violins (3), clarinets (2), trombone, contrabajo, saxophone, guiro, and timbales.

Side A of this record can be heard here:
https://youtu.be/zJJHqvEpW2k