Eva Cortés – Todas las Voces (Truth Revolution Recording Collective, 2020) Honduran-Spanish jazz singer, songwriter and composer Eva Cortés has released a splendid new album…
The Captivating Latin and Flamenco Jazz of Eva Cortés
Tag: Latin jazz
Interview with Latin Jazz Musician and Educator John Santos
Latin Jazz percussionist, educator, and social activist John Santos is set to release a new album titled ‘Art of the Descarga‘ on August 7, 2020…
Les Moncada Chats with Joe Conzo Sr. #2
Joe Conzo Sr. is celebrated Latin music and Latin Jazz lecturer, author of the book Mambo Diablo (in English and Spanish) and producer and best…
Tony Succar & Pablo Gil Release Raices Jazz Orchestra
Moved by the love of big band and their passion to express their Latin American roots, Tony Succar and Pablo Gil have created Raices Jazz…
Famed Jazz Saxophonist Richie Cole Dies at 72
American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger Richie Cole died May 2, 2020 according to his official Facebook site. Cole was a renowned alto saxophone player,…
Otmaro Ruiz and Bruno Mangueira Release Essencia
Venezuelan piano virtuoso Otmaro Ruiz and rising Brazilian guitar maestro Bruno Mangueira have released a new album titled Essencia (Blue Canoe Records). The album combines…
Latin Jazz Bassist Andy González Dies in the Bronx
Andy González, Latin legend of the double bass, died in New York City on Thursday, April 9, 2020 from complications of a pre-existing disease. González…
Celebrated Percussionist Ray Mantilla Dies at 85
Bandleader and Latin percussion maestro Ray Mantilla passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in New York City. He was 85 years old. Raymond Mantilla…
Celebrated Cuban Pianist Roberto Fonseca Shares Free Concert at Joe’s Pub
After Roberto Fonseca’s concert at Joe’s Pub in New York City was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cuban musician went ahead and performed…
Artist Profiles: Yelsy Heredia
Yelsy Heredia was born in Guantanamo, Cuba in 1978. He is one of the finest double bass players of his generation. Classically trained, from an…