Alfredo Rodriguez y Carlos "Patato" Valdes (french TV footage 1991)

"In 1991, I made this short film on Alfredo Rodriguez and Carlos « Patato » Valdes for the franco-german TV channel « la Sept » which is the current « Arte ». This film was produced for the show « Megamix » for which I worked regularly. At the time, I was already passionate about latin music. Being in contact with Alfredo, who was parisian by adoption for some time, I offered to cover a subject on those two musicians who knew each other quite well, since they had recorded numerous records together, and in particular « Ready for Freddy », a reference of a kind. I very much enjoyed meeting Patato in Paris, especially with Alfredo. We shooted at the parisian « New Morning » and also during other concerts outside Paris. Being well known in the french capital, Patato was constantly invited by many people and it was therefore necessary to watch him constantly. Miké Charropin, Alfredo’s wife was in charge of it, and this film is also dedicated to her.
This short film put online is a tribute to these two wonderful musicians who have unfortunately passed away today.
I am sorry that there is no english subtitles version."
Bruno Romiguière



credits:


piano: Alfredo Rodriguez
conga: Carlos "Patato" Valdes
bass: Aquiles Tapia
trumpet: Gus Johnson
trombone: Glenn Ferris
sax: Bobby Rangell
bongo: Diego Pelaez
timbal: Christian Nicolas
guiro: El Chama
dancer: Caruca