Machito & His Orchestra, led by the incomparable Francisco Raúl Gutiérrez Grillo, known professionally as Machito, stands as a colossus in the pantheon of Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban music. Born in Havana in 1908, Machito moved to New York City in 1937, where he would go on to revolutionize the music scene with his innovative fusion of jazz harmonies and Afro-Cuban rhythms. His orchestra became a breeding ground for the genre known as Cubop, with Machito at the helm as the music director and maraca player, while his foster sister Graciela often provided the vocals, adding to the ensemble's magnetic pull.

Machito's influence extended well beyond his musicianship, as he was a bandleader who effortlessly blended cultural boundaries and brought a new level of sophistication to the music. His Orchestra, featuring masters like Mario Bauzá, who served as musical director, and legendary jazz figures including Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker, became a legendary fixture in the jazz world, marking its place in history with classic albums such as "Machito's Variedades" and "The New Sound Of Machito." The band's continual evolution and willingness to experiment can be heard in their ventures into varying sounds, evident in titles like "Latin Soul Plus Jazz" and "Machito Goes Memphis," showcasing a relentless drive to push the boundaries of genre. The remastering of treasured songs like "Un Poquito de Tu Amor" and "Óyeme Mamá," ensures that the crisp, vivacious spirit of Machito & His Orchestra’s pioneering music continues to inspire and ignite passion in listeners generations later.