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Eddie Palmieri, Grammy-Winning Pianist and Bandleader, Dies at 88

Eddie Palmieri, the influential American pianist, composer, and bandleader, died on August 6, 2025. He was 88. Born Eduardo Palmieri on December 15, 1936, in…

Andy Rothstein Band It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue cover artwork. A photo of the artist outdoors holding an electric guitar.

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Rock It On Over

Tom Orr August 6, 2025 No Comments Andy Rothstein Band Bob Dylan Latin jazz rock

Bob Dylan’s “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” redone as a Latin jazz/rock instrumental? Yup, and the USA’s Andy Rothstein Band does a mighty fine…

The single cover for Lili features a violet brushstroke on a soft pink textured background. The handwritten title “lili” in black in the lower right corner.

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Clarifying the clarinet

Tom Orr July 21, 2025 No Comments clarinet contemporary jazz Latin jazz Oriol Marès

The clarinet is often thought of as an instrument of limited appeal and possibilities, but anyone who opines thusly should listen to “Lili,” an instrumental…

Papo Vázquez - Songs del Yucayeke coer artwork. An image of a Taino village.

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Trombonist Papo Vázquez Explores Puerto Rican Roots on ‘Songs del Yucayeke’

Iliana Cabrera July 11, 2025 No Comments Latin jazz Papo Vázquez Puerto Rican music world music

Papo Vázquez – Songs del Yucayeke (Pícaro Records, 2024) Papo Vázquez returns with his 11th album, Songs del Yucayeke, backed once again by his longtime…

The album cover for Salsa de la Bahia Vol. 3: Renegade Queens features a colorful, hand-painted cityscape of San Francisco and Oakland, connected by the Bay Bridge. The buildings are labeled with names of iconic music venues like Black Hawk, El Matador, and Jazz Workshop. Silhouettes of musicians playing congas and horns bring the scene to life, while vibrant signage highlights the local salsa and Latin jazz legacy. Below the illustration, a list of featured artists appears in pastel colors.

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Renegade Queens Highlights the Women of San Francisco Bay Area Latin Jazz Scene

Madison Quinn May 14, 2025 No Comments Bobi Céspedes Carolyn Brandy Cocomama Grupo Falso Baiano Jackie Ryan Kat Parra Kristen Strom La Doña Latin jazz Maria Marquez Mary Fettig Montclair Women’s Big Band Sandy Cressman The Blazing Redheads Wayne Wallace world fusion world music Xiomara Torres

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…

Epic Soul Kitchen - Golden Green cover artwork

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Kitchen Fresh

Tom Orr March 19, 2025 No Comments Epic Soul Kitchen Latin jazz world music

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,…

The album cover for Doug MacDonald's "Santa Monica Session" features an abstract, colorful design. The background is dominated by vibrant hues of orange, pink, teal, and yellow, blending together in a dreamlike, sky-inspired composition. Palm trees stretch vertically, adding a California vibe to the artwork. The bold, white sans-serif text displaying the artist's name and album title stands out clearly against the vivid backdrop.

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Doug MacDonald keeps It Fresh on Santa Monica Session

Iliana Cabrera February 6, 2025 No Comments Doug MacDonald Latin jazz world fusion

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 cover artwork. a color photo of the artist holding his trumpet, sitting on the side of a building with a black and white urbn background.

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Mambo Jazz Party Fuses Latin jazz tradition with modern jazz innovation

Iliana Cabrera October 12, 2024 No Comments Jonathan Powell Latin jazz world fusion world music

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…