Rebeca Mauleón was born April 16, 1962 in Santa Monica, California. Rebeca Mauleón has been at the forefront of Latin and American world music for…
Artist Profiles: Rebeca Mauleón
Tag: Latin jazz
Artist Profiles: Nestor Torres
Nestor Torres was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, in 1957. He took flute lessons at age 12 and began formal studies at the Escuela Libre…
Eddie Palmieri’s Loving Tribute to Iraida Palmieri
Eddie Palmieri – Mi Luz Mayor (Uprising Music/Ropeadope, 2018) Mi Luz Mayor (My Greater Light) is dedicated to Iraida, Eddie Palmieri’s late wife, who was…
French Horn Exotica
Ken Wiley – Cuerno Exotica (Krug Park Music, 2018) French horn virtuoso Ken Wiley showcases the versatility of the French on Cuerno Exotica (cuerno means…
Una Noche Con Rubén Blades, An Exquisitely-Crafted Mix of Salsa and Jazz Swing
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis featuring Rubén Blades – Una Noche Con Rubén Blades (Blue Engine Records, 2018) Salsa and jazz swing…
Artist Profiles: Arturo O’Farrill
Arturo O’Farrill, born June 22, 1960 in Mexico City, is the son of renowned Cuban composer Chico O’Farrill (whose works have been recorded by Benny…
Artist Profiles: Sergio Lara
For over 20 years, guitarist Sergio Lara has been respected in acoustic contemporary instrumental music. His last recording with Lara & Reyes, World Jazz, received…
Acclaimed Latin Jazz Trumpeter and Percussionist Jerry Gonzalez Dead at 69
Today, the Latin Jazz community is mourning the loss of trumpeter and conguero Jerry Gonzalez. Reports of a fire at his home in the Lavapiés…
Puerto Rican Hipness in West Side Story Reimagined
Bobby Sanabria – West Side Story Reimagined (Jazzheads, 2018) Drummer, musical director and arranger Bobby Sanabria and the Multiverse Big Band have recreated the music…
Les Moncada Chats with Master Conguero and Batalero Tony Rosa
There are drummers, then there are drummers. Some go out of their way for exceptional things to happen to them. Tony Rosa, master conguero and…