Latin Jazz / Latin Funk - CD Reviews (316)
After more than twenty albums and a Grammy award, Dave Valentin is well-established as a leader, and perhaps the pre-eminent flutist, in the Latin jazz realm. So, by now, V…
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Here is an unexpected delight from a group that deserves more attention. Formed in 1995 by Jessica Valiente, Anna Millet Meyer, and Yasuyo Kimura, Los M�s Valientes is…
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There are several things you need to do before you start to listen to this CD. First move all the furniture against the walls, you'll need dance room, second invite the …
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New York city is home to a thriving Latin jazz scene, including several fine flutists, Andrea Brachfeld, Mark Weinstein, Jessica Valientes and recent Grammy winner Dave Val…
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All That I Am is the latest all-star effort from Santana. As on the Supernatural and Shaman albums, Carlos Santana & Co. somehow manage to take a dispa…
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Cuban pianist/composer Omar Sosa’s newly released compilation CD Ballads features some of his finest work in a much welcomed addition to any jazz or Latin lovers l…
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Bill Cunliffe is an excellent jazz pianist with rhythms, sounds and technique his greatest characteristics. Cunliffe's latest release "Imagination" is sweet and easy to …
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Angel David is a native of Boriquen and is a virtuoso piano player born with Latin rhythms in his blood. He has already performed with great jazzmen such as Bob Mintzer,…
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Alexis and Adonis are "soneros"; they perfectly know how to play their music. The twin brothers come from a family of musicians and are famous in Santiago de Cuba…
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Tenth World is an album of jazz and world music. Percussionist Kevin Jones melds into his group the rhythms of Africa and the Caribbean with jazz and blues. Kev…
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Cuban-born pianist Hilario Duran is considered one of the greatest legends of Latin jazz. He has performed throughout the world and has played with many greats - Dizzy G…
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With the re-emerging popularity of Cuban music in mainstream America, Edmonton-based Bomba! is bound to have an enormous hit on their hands with Entre Sol Y Luz…
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Latin and soul tainted jazz has such an exotic love affair with the fandom. When performed with the precise execution needed to make the sound work it is pure ecstasy. O…
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This album is about truths.Truth: Jazz is timeless. Poncho Sanchez began his association with the Concord Picante label in 1982 and has continued to crank out mem…
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As a trombonist Mark Weinstein pioneered Afro-Cuban jazz back in the 60s and 70s. Subsequently, the artist switched gears and picked up the flute as his instrument of ch…
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It is always a special treat to listen to and enjoy a new Poncho Sanchez CD recording. Do It! has a full tray of sweet Latin jazz delights. Each one is typical …
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Fiery beats with the energy most musicians only fantasize about, Poncho Sanchez again conveys a strong addition to his twenty plus year gift to jazz. Do It just d…
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Bill Cunliffe is a remarkable jazz pianist, full of veve and imaginative technique in his memorable performances. IMAGINACION is fun, enjoyable…
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Palmetto Records has released Una Noche Inolvidable (An Unforgettable Night), a live recording of Jazz at Lincoln Center 's (JALC)…
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Latin Jazz, what can I say - I love the excitement of the percussion and vibrancy of the horns. I typically enjoy good Latin music with very little exception. So, when I…
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