Various Artists – Salsa de la Bahia Vol. 3: Renegade Queens (Patois Records, 2025) Spearheaded by trombonist-arranger Wayne Wallace and filmmaker Rita Hargrave, Salsa de…
Germany’s Epic Soul Kitchen is on a musical excursion entitled “Dip Trip,” and their Latinized jazz is cooked up right and tight. The solos are,…
Doug MacDonald – Santa Monica Session (Dmac Music, 2024) Doug MacDonald, a seasoned guitarist deeply rooted in the West Coast jazz tradition, unveils a fresh…
Jonathan Powell – Mambo Jazz Party (Circle 9 Records, 2024) Trumpeter Jonathan Powell brings together his extensive experience in New York’s Latin jazz scene with…
Admitting with utmost candor that I liked it best when compact discs were the norm, I just as freely admit that the march of time…
Hilario Durán – Cry Me A River (Alma Records, 2024) Hilario Durán’s latest, Cry Me A River, marks a triumphant return with his first big…
On “Moliendo Café,” U.S. trumpeter Morris Northcutt does some master playing over a crisp and lush Latin backing. Vintage and modern textures coexisting in the…
(headline image: Roberto Fonseca and his orchestra live at Festival MED in Loulé – Photo courtesy of Festival MED) With their dynamic performance, Roberto Fonseca…
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…
Netherlands-based conguero and bandleader Nique Quentin has a Latin jazz scorcher called “Vámonos de Rumba” that serves as a handy reminder of how lively and…