Latin Jazz / Latin Funk - CD Reviews (316)
Latino jazz guitarist Pablo Menendez gives us an alchemist's mixture of all the solid elements that make up strong jazz.......Blues, Afro-Cuban, Latin, et al. His music is …
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Concord Records continues to build its Instant Party series with one of the label’s musicians whose very presence on a bandstand creates an instant party, no matter …
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Back in 2001 (has it really been that long already?), bassist Charlie Haden released Nocturne, his finest album since 1992’s Haunted Heart. With a mostly Cuba…
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With an amalgam of his totally consummate choice of jazz musicians, jazz pianist Luis Perdomo embarks on his take of the world of Latin & bebop. Luis & his group perform wi…
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Cuban born drummer Dafnis Prieto displays his wonderful Latin culture with his debut CD project, 'About The Monks.' Prieto & his sidemen, compel us to 'drink in' their musi…
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I can think of no better preparation for a Jazz pianist than the study of Drums, after all piano is a percussion instrument. Drummer Jeno Somlai began seriously studying th…
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Coinciding with the unabated expansion of Latin music’s popularity within the United States, Mambo Maniacs Records, a small label based in New Jersey dedicated to the highe…
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If you are a Poncho Sanchez fan, you will want to get a copy of this DVD. This DVD was recorded live at Montreux. One hour and twenty minutes of great Latin jazz performanc…
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Monty Alexander is always a delight to listen to. His piano stylings and techniques place him at the front of contemporary jazz pianists. This very nice collection feat…
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A memorable encounter with the musical genius Nestor Torres and his enchanting jazz flute music make this an enjoyable listening experience. This is a CD collection you wil…
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As I listened to "While the Music Lasts" by Jesse Harris and the Ferdinandos, I was taken to another place where the world is black and white and on a hot humid day, someon…
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Soft, smooth, dream-like Gabriela Anders delivers sweet renditions of Billie Holiday classics as well as Anders’ originals.Subtle Latino, Brazilian tempo provided by Por…
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Pianist and composer Paul Serrato is an impassioned and blithe spirit who is dancing with fervor into his sixth decade, rich with a backlog of unrecorded music and a lifeti…
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Poncho Sanchez serves up a feast of fine sound in this collection. Joined by some of the best jazz musicians in the business, he excels with this unique collection of sound…
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Cal Tjader (1925-1982) was not exactly a cutting-edge innovator, but as a bandleader, composer, and vibist he did a great deal to bring jazz and Latin elements together lon…
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For those who enjoy romantic Latin jazz, this collection is the perfect choice. There are ten selections on the CD. Among the listening gems are such songs as "Sophisticate…
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Though born in New Mexico, where he first started playing trumpet in his father’s mariachi band, Tony Lujan has developed the versatility, combined with a feel for the nume…
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Bassist Oskar Cartaya’s first release as a leader is an all-out throw-down that deserves to send the bassist into wider popular recognition with audiences in the jazz and L…
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This is a winning collection of Latin jazz, and for those who like a fine Latin jam session, this is the one to take home from the CD store! Great and lively, this collecti…
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Latino intensity was never so feverishly served up in musical form as from the composition and imagination of one Oskar Cartaya. With a mesmerizing mixture of jazz and funk…
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