Latin
Steve Khan, Patchwork Review
Steve Khan, Patchwork Review by Nolan DeBuke There is a saying among players “a musicians’ musician.” In essence, this is the player most respected by his or her peers. One such player comes to […]
Latin
Jazz
Alexa Tarantino, Clarity Review
Alexa Tarantino, Clarity Review by Ferell Aubre Alexa Tarantino is a composer, soprano and alto saxophonist, and flute and alto flute player on the Posi-Tone Records label. She is releasing her second album on the […]
Latin
Emilio Solla Tango Jazz Orchestra, Puertos: Music from International Waters
by Nolan DeBuke Argentina, born Emilio Solla, is not a new name on the scene. Still, he is one that has continued to advance every opportunity of composing and playing with a broad swath of […]
Latin
Adaury Mothé, Dois Amigos
by Sylvannia Garutch Pianist, composer and arranger Adaury Mothé launches Dois Amigos (Sputnik Phonograms), his debut CD which presents a unique authorial repertoire pacing with samba jazz, choro, ijexá, among other styles. The work reflects […]
Jazz
Yellowjackets, Raising Our Voice
by Ferell Aubre The iconic jazz fusion band based in Los Angeles, Yellowjackets are back with their fourth Mack Avenue Record entitled, Raising Our Voice. The Yellowjackets have been creating a unique brand of jazz […]
Latin
Veronneau, Love & Surrender
by Ferell Aubre Infectious, harmonious, inviting and alluring – just some of the adjectives that describe the lovely Brazilian infused Veronneau. Adorned by the supple and versatile vocals of Lynn Veronneau the bands namesake, and […]
Latin
Ron Francis Blake, Assimilation
by Ferell Aubre Latin music is on an upswing as of late, thankfully. Rhythmically, Latin jazz has a lot to offer, but it is also about the deeper connection that the musicians portray when playing […]
Latin
Daymé Arocena, Cubafonía
by Ferell Aubre Since Celina Gonzalez, no singer has been hailed the ‘Queen of Cuban music’. She’s a follower of the Afro-Cuban Santería faith, and her best material echoes the African-influenced religious chanting she has […]
Latin
Enrique Haneine, Instants of Time
by Sylvannia Garutch Enrique Haneine was raised in Mexico, immersed in Latin groove, and heavily underpinned with classical and jazz studies. It is a powerful sound, the lineage traces its way into the ancient world, […]
Electronic Jazz
Mac Gollehon & The Hispanic Mechanics
by: Ferell Aubre Searing horn lines, thumping beats and unique concepts are all uniquely wrapped up in a new and exciting term EDM Latin Jazz, and who other than the legendary Mac Gollehon, trumpeter to […]