Latin Jazz This Week will bring you a weekly look into news from the Latin Jazz world. You’ll find new releases, recommended performances, web finds, and more. Information about New Releases will be kept in the Current & Upcoming Releases tab at the top of the page. Performance dates will be kept in the Live Latin Jazz tab at the top of the page.

NEWS
There are two interviews with Bobby Sanabria floating around the web this week. The first interview, conducted by Eugene Marlow, can be found on Jazz.com. Marlow talks to Sanabria about the role of the drummer, Latin music history, radio, and the state of modern jazz. The second interview, posted on All About Jazz and conducted by Jason Crane, finds Sanabria talking about his background and his latest album, Big Band Urban Folktales. This is a transcription of an interview from Crane’s wonderful podcast, The Jazz Session - find the Sanabria podcast HERE. It’s great to see one of important voices in contemporary Latin Jazz getting so much attention - check them out!

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Percussionist and composer Marlon Simon has been named one of three recipients for the 2008 Artists’ Fellowships from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. The $6800 fellowship will support Simon’s writing and help underwrite his next CD. Congratulations to Simon - it’s nice to see such a cutting edge Latin Jazz artist receiving the recognition that they deserve. Read a full article about the fellowship HERE.

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With Cachao’s passing last week, there has been much talk about El Maestro. Hopefully, you’ve gotten to check out LJC’s Essential Cachao Recordings, Part 1 & Part 2 as well as the transcription of Cachao’s bass solo on “Descarga Cubana.” We’ll be continuing our look at Cachao’s life in the upcoming week. You can also check out a good overview of Cachao’s life at Stuck Between Stations. Reality TV also mentioned Cachao this week as Dancing With The Stars paid tribute to the creator of the Mambo.
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CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Caribbean Jazz Project: Afro Bop Alliance

Willie Rodriguez: Live At Willie’s Steak House

Elio Villafranca: The Source In Between

Karrin Allyson: Imagina: Songs of Brasil

LIVE LATIN JAZZ
If you’re on the EAST COAST this week . . .
BOBBY SANABRIA
Kenya Revisited!
Manhattan School of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra
WHEN: Tuesday 4/1/08
WHERE: Manhattan School of Music - Borden Auditorium
W. 122nd Street
New York, NY
TIME: 7:30 p.m.

CHEMBO CORNIEL
Grupo Chaworo
WHEN: Thursday 4/3/08
WHERE: The Nuyorican Poet’s Cafe
236 E 3rd Street
New York, NY
TIME: 9:30 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $7

CHICO O’FARRILL’S AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
WHEN: Regular Sunday Gig: 3/30/08
WHERE: Birdland
315 W. 44th Street
Manhattan, NY
TIME: 9:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $25

MARK WEINSTEIN
WHEN: Wednesday 4/2/08
WHERE: Trumpets
6 Depot Square
Montclair, NJ
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
TICKETS: $10

NEGRONI’S TRIO
WHEN: Friday 4/3/08
WHERE: Art In The Park Concert Series
Ponce Circle Park
2810 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
Miami, FL
TIME: 8:45 p.m.
TICKETS: FREE

OSCAR STAGNARO
Bossa Nova On The Bay
WHEN: Friday 4/4/08
WHERE: Bristol VFW
850 Hope Street
Bristol, RI
TIME: 8:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $30

If you’re on the WEST COAST this week . . .
KAT PARRA
WHEN: Sunday 3/30/08
WHERE: The Jazz Project
413 Morey
Bellingham, WA
TIME: 4:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $12

WHEN: Friday 4/4/08
North Bay CD Release Concert for Azucar de Amor
WHERE: Stage Dor Theater
101 Liberty Ship Way #340
Sausalito, CA
TIME: 8:30 p.m.
TICKETS: $20 advance; $25 door

OSKAR CARTAYA’S ENCLAVE
WHEN: Tuesday 4/1/08
WHERE: The Baked Potato
3787 Cahuenga Blvd. West
Studio City, CA
TIME: 9:30 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $15

PONCHO SANCHEZ
WHEN: Sunday 3/30/08
WHERE: Steamers Café
138 W. Commonwealth
Fullerton, CA
TIME: 7:00 p.m.

WHEN: Saturday 4/5/08
WHERE: De Yor Performing Arts Center
260 Federal Plaza West
Youngstown, OH
TIME: 8:00 p.m.

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