The album “A Tribute to Benny Moré and Nat King Cole” was officially released. The jazz production honors two icons whose historical connection never materialized during their lifetimes.
Though both lived in the same era — with Benny Moré bringing his music to the United States and Nat King Cole performing in Havana — the two never met in person. The album imagines that encounter, blending jazz with Latin rhythms in a nostalgic narrative.
The production features eight tracks: four classics by Moré and four by Cole: Te Quedarás, Unforgettable, Preferir Perderte, When I Fall in Love, Fiebre De Ti, Quizás, Quizás, Quizás (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps) , Camarera De Mi Amor and Smile.
Recorded live to tape at Criteria Recording Studios under the engineering of Carlos Álvarez, the album was mixed by engineer Oscar Autie at El Cerrito Records, who also created an immersive audio mix (ImmersiveAudio / Dolby Atmos) for a surround sound experience of the highest quality. Mastering was handled by Felipe Tichauer at Red Traxx Mastering.
The musical and overall production of “A Tribute to Benny Moré and Nat King Cole” was carried out by Yainer Horta and Jossel Calveiro, while the executive production was led by Jossel Calveiro, Kenya Autie, and Fernando Teo Calveiro. The project was managed by Angel Zamora with production coordination by María González, under the record label Calveiro Entertainment LLC.
“A Tribute to Benny Moré and Nat King Cole” is now available on all digital platforms.