With so many connection options available nowadays, a title like “To Connect” could have whatever meaning one chooses. But one thing’s for sure, this piece…
Well Connected
Tag: Afro-Cuban jazz
Stepping Forward
Mexican saxophonist Gerry López gives an Afro-Cuban jazz twist to John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps,” taking a classic to new heights by keeping the melodic essence…
Stylish Piano with Afro-Cuban jazz Flavors
A pianist from The Netherlands who goes by the name of Beatriz may claim “Time Problems” on a track bearing that title, but her mix…
Artist Profiles: Dayramir González
Pianist, composer, arranger, producer and band leader Dayramir González Vicet was born on October 18, 1983 in Havana, Cuba. He grew up in a…
Dayramir González as a Formidable Orchestrator and Bandleader
Dayramir González – The Grand Concourse (Machat Records, 2018) In recent years there’s been a wave of highly-talented Cuban pianists. Composer, arranger, producer and keyboardist…
Superb Latin Jazz Guitar Discoveries
Steve Khan – Backlog – Asuntos Pendientes (Tone Center, 2017) Guitar maestro Steve Khan continues his remarkable series of Latin jazz explorations with Backlog. Khan…
Elemental Cuban Joy
Roberto Fonseca – ABUC (Impulse/Verve, 2016) I’m a greedy girl…and I’m sneaky. I have secreted my way into the dark, messy lair of our esteemed…
Harold Lopez-Nussa’s Sheer Coolness
Harold López-Nussa – El Viaje (Mack Avenue Records, 2016) Composer and pianist Harold Lopez-Nussa’s El Viaje, out September 9th on the Mack Avenue Records label…
Artist Profiles: Afro Cuban All Stars
The Afro-Cuban All Stars were brought together by musical director Juan de Marcos González (leader of the son group Sierra Maestra and mastermind behind the…