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…
Trumpeter Morris Northcutt Celebrates Latin Coffee Culture on “Moliendo Café”
Tag: Latin jazz
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…
Idiosyncratic Latin Sounds by Danish Percussionist Benita Haastrup
“Boogaloo For Bees” has not only a nice literal and figurative buzz to it, but also a quirky cool Latin feel courtesy of a band…
Trombone Master Doug Beavers Intertwines Jazz and Rhythms of the Spanish Caribbean
Doug Beavers – Luna (Circle 9 Records, 2023) GRAMMY award-winning producer, composer, trombonist, and arranger Doug Beavers sixth album as a leader is Luna (moon…
Brazilian Match Reveals the Songcraft Mastery of Luiz Millan
Luiz Millan – Brazilian Match (Jazz Station Records, 2024) Luiz Millan’s latest endeavor, Brazilian Match, represents a significant milestone in his career, signaling a deliberate…
Cool Latin jazz vibes by Hank Hensley
“Hips and Brown Eyes” (from the album Straight No Cover) are clearly important attributes to American artist Hank Hensley, whose thusly named Latin jazz instrumental…
Latin Jazz Flute Mastery: Colette Michaan’s Dazzling ‘Earth Rebirth’
Colette Michaan – Earth Rebirth (Creatrix Music, 2023) Colette Michaan’s latest musical offering, Earth Rebirth, is an enchanting Latin Jazz album featuring superb flute work.…