Latin Jazz / Latin Funk - CD Reviews (316)
DONDE ESTAS? is a CD that will captivate you with its sensual blend of salsa, bolero, Latin jazz, and the merengue! It is the type of music that will urge you to get involv…
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Blue Jackel Entertainment has given the jazz listener an outstanding CD in Maria Ochoa's LIKE THIS I WANT TO LIVE, a collection of Cuban music in the son tradition. It is a…
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There is a lot of wonderful talent on these 11 selections with every performer giving a fine performance. An excellent example is the duo with Bobby Ramirez on flutes and D…
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Pianist-composer Miquel Romero hits pay dirt with his winner, CUBAN JAZZ FUNK, a new release that is sure to ignite a lot of fan following for this spicy blend of jazz! Eve…
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TAKEN BY SURPRISE is a lively collection of Latin jazz with a shading of world music. 13 selections. These songs include "Felicidad," "Taken By Surprise," "Rages to Riches,…
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BEVELED FACETS is an enjoyable, lively Latin jazz journey, filled with the piano stylings of pianist/composer Ruben Gutierrez! A master of different styles, the piano work …
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Jazz pianist Mark Levine and The Latin Tinge have a new release that is sure to grow on you with its fresh, lively appeal, and Latin approaches! Titled, HEY, IT'S ME, this …
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This installment in Candela's Salsa Mundo series features European artists interpreting Afro-Cuban dance music with consistently interesting results. Ranging from the fusio…
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Is this really San Francisco or Miami? Hats off to the West this time! This Bay Area native shows that it?s really Wayne?s World."Ibanyale" (Entrance) is an introduction…
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Long before world music was even conceptualized or Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan made Latin music a hot commodity, Henry ?Pucho? Brown was kicking it with his Latin Soul …
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Drummer Bernard Primeau is a longtime fixture on the Montreal jazz scene, which he is credited for helping to revive in the 80s. His latest recording, "Un Souffle Latin," i…
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To the lovers of Latin music, the name Oscar Lopez needs no introduction! Lopez is one of the major Latin jazz guitarists performing today, and he is at his best in his lat…
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Poncho Sanchez is in top form on his new release, SOUL OF THE CONGA. This is a great CD with 14 great songs! Some of the songs in the collection include "Joseito," "Moon Pi…
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Luis Conte's CUBAN DREAMS collection is Cuban music at its best, fully realized by a great Cuban performer! CUBAN DREAMS flows over with life, mystery, adventure, and is su…
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John Magnan is a bassist / vocalist / composer / arranger thoroughly in touch with his multi-hued musical world. He's as comfortable with Latin grooves as with urban or pop…
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BRANCHING OUT presents the mastery of Afrorican jazz artist William Cepeda on trombone, among other instruments. Cepeda gives life and style to the trombone, allowing it to…
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Young & Rollins is a first class act, and their new release SALSA FLAMENCA is a tour de force of musical enjoyment and freshness! Their jazz guitar sound is unique, origina…
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Produced by Todd Barkan, HOW'M I DOIN'? is one great jazz trip down the Latin Jazz Lane with Henry Lee Pucho Brown and his Latin Soul Brothers performing 11 selections that…
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January 7, 2000 was indeed a magical night for KLON’s Jose Rizo. On the tenth anniversary of his radio program, he hosted the best at B.B. King’s Club in Universal Studios.…
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Not Your Typical New Yorker is a debut CD from composer-pianist Joseph Diamond, and it is a genuine pleasure to introduce this young pianist to JAZZREVIEW.COM. Joseph Diamo…
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