"CANDIDO: HANDS OF FIRE"

Año: 2006

Duración: 68 min.

Idioma: Español / Inglés con subtítulos en español

Director: Ivan Acosta

Sinopsis: Ivan Acosta's 68-minute documentary focuses on Candido's contribution to the world of Cuban music, American Jazz and Latin Jazz. Through conversations, performances and testimonies, "Candido - Hands of Fire" captivates the audience from start to finish. Candido Camero is considered to be one of the greatest Cuban percussionists to come to the United States. He has played with more than two hundred incredible musicians such as: Tony Bennett, Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente,Graciela, Tito Rodriguez, Bobby Capo, Charlie Parker, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Chico O'Farrill, Ray Charles, Mongo Santamaria, John Coltrane, Randy Weston, and many more.

This documentary uses interviews, performances, and testimonials to explore the musical style of Candido Camero, one of the greatest Cuban percussionists in the United States. His remarkable technique influenced both Cuban music and American Jazz.