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Panamericana Suite is a live album by Cuban jazz performer Paquito D’Rivera. It was released by MCG Jazz on November 2, 2010. The album was produced by Jay and Marty Ashby, and features eight songs performed with several guest performers such as Brenda Feliciano, Dave Samuels and Diego Urcola, among others. Recorded live at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in April 2008, the album earned the Latin Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album.

Track listing
All tracks written and composed by Paquito D’Rivera, except “Con Alma” by Dizzy Gillespie, “Preludio No. 3” by Roberto Pansera and “Serenade” by Carlos Franzetti.

1. “Waltz for Moe” 8:49
2. “Con Alma” 7:02
3. “Preludio No. 3” 5:48
4. “Tojo” 9:10
5. “Panamericana Suite” 11:16
6. “Fiddle Dreams” 10:58
7. “Serenade” 7:53
8. “Song for Peace” 7:38

Personnel
Paquito D’Rivera – clarinet, saxophone
Pedro Martinez – batá, timbales, vocals
Pernell Saturnino – percussion
Oscar Stagnaro – bass guitar
Mark Walker – drum set
Alon Yavnai – piano
Dana Leong – trombone, cello
Hector del Curto – bandoneón
Andy Narell – steelpan
Dave Samuels – vibraphone, marimba
Diego Urcola – trumpet
Edmar Castaneda – harp
Brenda Feliciano – vocals

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Released: November 2, 2010
Recorded: April 2008
Length: 68:34
Label: MCG Jazz
Producer: Jay Ashby, Marty Ashby