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Doug MacDonald keeps It Fresh on Santa Monica Session
Doug MacDonald – Santa Monica Session (Dmac Music, 2024) Doug MacDonald, a seasoned guitarist deeply rooted in the West Coast jazz tradition, unveils a fresh…
Mambo Jazz Party Fuses Latin jazz tradition with modern jazz innovation
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…
Great Music, Format Notwithstanding
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…
Pianist Hilario Durán Returns with Full Cuban Orchestra on Cry Me A River
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…
Trumpeter Morris Northcutt Celebrates Latin Coffee Culture on “Moliendo Café”
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…
Roberto Fonseca, an unforgettable experience
(headline image: Roberto Fonseca and his orchestra live at Festival MED in Loulé – Photo courtesy of Festival MED) With their dynamic performance, Roberto Fonseca…
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…
Irresistible Latin Jazz by Percussionist Nique Quentin
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…
Latin Jazz: A Thrilling Fusion of Rhythms and Styles
Latin jazz is an enthralling genre of music that combines primarily the rhythms and percussion instruments of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and a…