Looking Back At Some Great Latin Jazz Recordings From The First Half Of 2009
Throughout the course of a year, lots of music crosses through a music scene, and it can be pretty easy to miss some inspiring recordings. As we move into the last half of the year, it seemed like a good time to revisit some of the great albums that we’ve covered at LJC in 2009. Some of these albums seems like distant memories as we stretch into August, but check them out; you’ll find incredible music bursting through each track. 2009 has provided many memorable moments, make sure that you’ve dug into them all. We’ve got links below for LJC reviews of a number of outstanding 2009 releases - Enjoy!
Craig Enright: La Belleza . . .
Marlon Simon and Black Chantilly: Afrocuban & Live
Rebecca Cline and Hilary Noble: Enclave Diaspora
Manante: Para Los Engreidos
Grupo Falso Baiano: Viajando: Choro e Jazz
The Joel Larue Smith Trio: September’s Child
Geoffrey Keezer: Áurea
Scott Oakley y Sus Incomparables: Cancion Para Mi Amor
Pedro Giraudo Jazz Orchestra: El Viaje
Bobby Matos Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble: Unity
Bobby Sanabria Conducting The Manhattan School Of Music Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra: Kenya Revisited, Live!!!
Felipe Salles: Timeline
Magos Herrera: Distancia
Charlie Sepulveda & The Turnaround: Sepulveda Boulevard
Chembo Corniel & Grupo Chaworo: Things I Wanted To Do
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I would add Paoli Mejias Jazzambia to this list
Luis -
You’re absolutely right! I’m not sure how I overlooked that one, incredible album. LJC folk, here’s the link to Paoli Mejias’ Jazzambia:
http://www.chipboaz.com/blog/2009/06/26/album-of-the-week-jazzambia-paoli-mejias/
Make sure that you check it out, as Luis pointed out, it certainly sits among the best of the year!