“There are several reasons why I like the Ponce Jazz Festival. One reason is that it gives me the opportunity to get out of the Puerto Rico Metropolitan area and travel south to one of...
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Puerto Rico Interamerican University Jazz Festival
The Interamerican University Jazz Festival is the newest out of all the Jazz fests in Puerto Rico. Report/Photographs by Wilbert Sostre The 1st edition took place in October 2012, presenting the music of some of...
Jerry González & Miguel Blanco – Music for Big Band
When Jerry González puts a mute onto his trumpet, the volume of his horn may be turned down a tad, but the tongues of fire that appear to lick out of the bell of his...
2013 Puerto Rico Music Conservatory Jazz Fest
“Of all the Festivals celebrating the wonderful music of Jazz in Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Music Conservatory Jazz Fest is maybe my favorite.” Festival Report and Photos by Wilbert Sostre There are a few...
Tito Puente Quatro – The Definitive Collection
“There are two periods in Latin music and jazz: before Puente and after Puente.” — Bobby Sanabria Tito Puente Quattro – The Definitive Collection Honors Latin Jazz Legend with 5-CD, 5-LP and Digital Box Sets...
Miguel Zenon – Rayuela Concert Review
“With Rayuela, Zenón once again demonstrated why he is considered one of the best jazz musicians and one of the most creative minds in music today.” Review and Photographs by Wilbert Sostre With the original...
Gabriel Vicéns – Point in Time
It is hard to believe just by listening to “Point in Time” that Gabriel Vicéns just graduated two years ago from the Music Conservatory of Puerto Rico and this is his debut album. Vicéns shows...
San Juan Collective – Fuera de Control
The energy of “Fuera de Control”, with special guest Paoli Mejías on congas, one of four originals by saxophonist Norberto “Tiko” Ortíz is the first track of the new album by the power trío San...
Festival Report: Mayagüez Jazz Festival 2012
The last Jazz Festival of the year 2012 in Puerto Rico was without a doubt a great success. Three days of good jazz in all its forms. Festival Report by Wilbert Sostre Friday, November 16...
Interamerican University Jazz Festival in Puerto Rico
Three days of concerts with true masters of the Puerto Rican Jazz scene. That was the offering of the first Interamerican University Jazz Festival. A fest organized by Dr. Miguel Cubano and the professors of...