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Click one of the links below to jump to a collection of reviews. The reviews are organized by the artist’s full name. For example, if you are looking for an album by Bobby Sanabria, you would click on B; if you are looking for an album by Insight, you would click on I.
The Revisiting series features albums from the past that played a significant role in Latin Jazz history. The purpose of this series is to introduce new Latin Jazz listeners to important albums and look back at these albums in historical perspective. Each entry will jump to a different point in Latin Jazz history
1958: Cuban Jam Sessions, Vol. 1, 2, & 3, Julio Guiterrez, Niño Rivera, Cacaho, & Fajardo
1958: Cal Tjader’s Latin Concert, Cal Tjader
1967: Cuban Roots, Mark Weinstein
1973: Paunettos Point, Bobby Vince Paunetto
1973: The Other Road, Ray Barretto
1974: Cortijo and His Time Machine, Rafael Cortijo
1975: Concepts In Unity, Grupo Folklorico Y Experimental
1975: Afro-Cuban Jazz Moods, Dizzy Gillespie Y Machito
1980: Live At The Montreux Jazz Festival, The Latin Percussion Jazz Ensemble
1992: Tanga, Mario Bauza and his Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra
1993: 40 Years of Cuban Jam Session, Paquito D’Rivera
1994: Palmas, Eddie Palmieri
The Spotlight Series highlights upcoming Latin Jazz musicians that have yet to reach national recognition. Many of these musicians thrive in local scenes and some tour in support of releases. All these musicians contribute greatly to the overall Latin Jazz scene, and they deserve our “spotlighted” attention.
5 Ways To Support Local Latin Jazz Artists
LALYA ANGULO
Album Review: Live At The Triple Door
Focusing The Spotlight: A Little More About Layla Angulo
LOS GATOS
Album Review: Insight
Focusing The Spotlight: Los Gatos on Video
JOHN ULLOA
Album Review: Rum & Smoke
Focusing The Spotlight: John Ulloa’s Bio
MARI ROSA
Album Review: Honeyspot
Focusing The Spotlight: Mari Rosa’s Background
Afro-Peruvian Jazz
A View of Latin Jazz in the Greater Jazz World
What Should We Do Now?
Reviving The CD Experience: New Releases From Cacao Música
Creating Authentic Buzz: Gabriel Alegria and Sofia Koutsovitis
Wind Players and the Star Status in Latin Jazz: Papo Vazquez, Ivan Renta, & Ray Vega
Thinking About The Next Generation: Insight & Rafi Malkiel
Focusing The Spotlight: Los Gatos
Wishful Thinking: Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars
Following The Trail of Inspiration: Antonio Carlos Jobim
Modern Cuban Jazz: Oscar Valdés and Diákara
Musical Longevity: Eddie Palmieri
Best Kept Secrets: Timbalaye
Obsesive Listening: Afromantra
A Life Through Latin Jazz History: Armando Peraza
The Band That Got Away: Irakere
Many Sides of a King: Tito Puente
The True Multi-Instrumentalist: Mario Rivera
Reflecting Upon Missed Opportunities: Cal Tjader
Diversity Builds Musicality: Paquito D’Rivera & David Sanchez
Salsa Conga Explosion: Ray Barretto & Mongo Santamaria
El Gran Trombon: Generoso Jimenez
The Dream Team
Rethinking Latin Big Bands: Machito and His Afro-Cubans
Historical Perspective: Banda Brothers
Nosso Trio
Paquito D’Rivera Alto Sax Solo on Priquitin Pin Pon
Generoso Jimenez Trombone Solo on Que Bueno Baila Usted
Carlos Del Puerto Bass Solo on Chucho
Mario Rivera Tenor Sax Solo on Mambo Diablo
Jerry Gonzalez Trumpet Solo on Obsesion
Paquito D’Rivera Alto Sax Solo on Freddie Freeloader
Francisco Torres Trombone Solo on Tropi Blue
Son Clave: Your Key To Success
4 Steps to Fine Tuning Your Clave Clock
Building Melodic Ideas Around The Clave
Building Longer Melodic Phrases In Clave
Reality Check For Latin Jazz Musicians
Reality Check For Latin Jazz Musicians, Pt. 2
Reality Check For Latin Jazz Musicians, Pt. 3
5 Important Recordings Featuring Carlos “Patato” Valdes
Remembering Monk Through Latin Jazz
Carlos “Patato” Valdes, 1926 – 2007
Legendary Latin Jazz Bandleaders: Tito Puente
Mario Rivera, 1939 – 2007
Legendary Latin Jazz Bandleaders: Cal Tjader
Important Latin Jazz Saxophonists: Paquito D’Rivera
Important Latin Jazz Saxophonists: David Sanchez
Legendary Latin Jazz Congueros: Ray Barretto
Legendary Latin Jazz Congueros: Mongo Santamaria
Latin Jazz Trombone Players: Conrad Herwig
Latin Jazz Trombone Players: Chris Washburne
Latin Jazz Trombone Players: Papo Vazquez
Contemporary Cuban Latin Jazz Pianists: Chucho Valdes
Contemporary Cuban Latin Jazz Pianists: Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Contemporary Cuban Latin Jazz Pianists: Emiliano Salvador
Contemporary Cuban Latin Jazz Pianists: Hilario Duran
Latin Jazz Trumpet Players: Arturo Sandoval
Latin Jazz Trumpet Players: Brian Lynch
Latin Jazz Trumpet Players: Diego Urcola
Latin Jazz Trumpet Players: Jerry Gonzalez
Latin Jazz Bassists: Israel “Cachao” Lopez
Latin Jazz Bassists: Al McKibbon
Latin Jazz Bassists: Bobby Rodriguez
Latin Jazz Bassists: Andy Gonzalez
Latin Jazz Bassists: Carlos Del Puerto
Candido Camero Named 2008 NEA Jazz Master
San Francisco Tribute to Armando Peraza
Latin Jazz Standards
Standards From The Latin Tradition
Brazilian Jazz Standards: Jobim
The Blurry Line Between Latin Jazz and Salsa
Distinguishing Between Latin Jazz and Salsa
Building A Latin Jazz CD Collection – Getting Started With Classics
5 Ways To Support Local Latin Jazz Artists
Best of 2007 Winners: Album of the Year and Next Generation Artist
Best of 2007 Winners: Percussion and Drum Kit
Best of 2007 Winners: Piano and Bass
Best of 2007 Winners: Saxophone, Trumpet, and Trombone
Best of 2007 Winners: Record Label, Vocalist, and Flautist
Best of 2007: Voting Ends Soon!
Best of 2007: Some Guidelines
Latin Jazz Corner Best of 2007 Awards – Vote Today!
New Year’s Resolutions For The Latin Jazz Corner
Latin Jazz Nominees For The 50th Annual Grammy Awards
4 Latin Jazz Artists That I’m Thankful For
Looking For a True Recognition of Excellence
Balancing The Aesthetics of Popular Music and Jazz
Two Sides To The Story: Authenticity vs. Innovation
Thoughts on Becoming an Improvising Musician
Latin Jazz Grammy Nominations
