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Latin Jazz Network is a project dedicated to the advancement of Latin jazz and its creators. Since 2000 LJN has been spreading the word about this wonderful music known under the umbrella term: LATIN JAZZ.
Artist Profile: Daniel García Diego
"Flamenco and jazz are brothers,” says pianist Daniel García, one of the most exciting voices of the new generation of Spanish jazz. “They have...
Artist Profile: Poncho Sánchez
For more than three decades, conguero Poncho Sánchez has stirred up a fiery stew of straightahead jazz, gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and...
Danilo Pérez’s Global Messengers and Allison Au Quartet at Koerner Hall
Panamanian jazz pianist and composer, Danilo Pérez, serves as a UNESCO Artist for Peace, Cultural Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, Founder and Artistic...
Zane Dalal conducts the Royal Conservatory Orchestra with Zakir Hussain, John Patitucci, Danilo Pérez,...
Legendary tabla master, Zakir Hussain, and jazz trailblazer/bassist, John Patitucci, bring an extraordinary program conducted by Zane Dalal, Associate Music Director of the Symphony...
Artist Profile: Carlos Sarduy
Carlos Sarduy was born on the 9th of March in La Habana, Cuba. He is currently considered one of the most important Cuban trumpet...
Artist Profile: Raquel Cepeda
“Some gifts we share and benefit a few. Some gifts have the power of benefiting many.” This is the motto by which Raquel Cepeda...
From Puerto Rico: Calle Loíza Jazz Project Releases New Album
Calle Loíza Jazz Project: There Will Never Be Another You
Album Notes: The famous street in Santurce, Puerto Rico, named Calle Loíza, has a long...
Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza Celebrates 35th Anniversary
From January 14 to 19, 2020, the 35th edition of the International Jazz Plaza Festival is being held in Havana and Santiago de Cuba,...
Alex Conde: Jungle Street (Origins)
Jungle Street is a track from the album Origins, by pianist composer Alex Conde and released in 2018 on Ropeadope Records.
"When Alex Conde turns...
Eddie Daniels: Lôro (Heart of Brazil)
Lôro is the first track of the album Heart of Brazil | A Tribute to Egberto Gismonti by Eddie Daniels, released in 2018 on...
Alex Diaz & Santo Domingo Afrojazz: Simone
Simone is the first track of the album Organic Merengue (Merengue Orgánico) by percussionist Alex Diaz & Santo Domingo Afrojazz, released in 2018.
"One important...
Chucho Valdés: 100 Años de Bebo
100 Años de Bebo (100 years of Bebo): A tune by Bebo, rescued from oblivion by Chucho Valdés, played by Regina Carter, and set...
Pianist Santiago Bosch Releases New Album: Galactic Warrior
Consummate pianist Santiago Bosch is proud to present the November 14 release of his new album Galactic Warrior, his second album as a bandleader, following 2011’s Guaro Report. The album...
A Swingin’ Christmas with Toronto All-Star Big Band at Flato’s
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year Big Band style! A Swingin' rendition of seasoned, as well as, all-time favourites from the "Golden...
Kiki Valera y su Son Cubano: Mi Son
From Kiki Valera's new CD, VIVENCIAS EN CLAVE CUBANA, released on the Origin Records label on Oct 18, 2019. (son) Composed by Coco Freeman...
Joe McCarthy and The NY Afro Bop Alliance Big Band Release “Upwards”
Joe McCarthy and The New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band continue to impress with their new CD, the first after the band’s relocation from Washington, DC...
Frank Colón Releases New Album: Latin Lounge
Frank Colón’s Infectious Originals Team His Percussion With A Variety Of Top Brazilian Instrumentalists Who Share The Lead On Trumpet, Flute, Keyboards, Guitars, Accordion...
Emilie-Claire Barlow: Winter Lights at Flato Markham Theatre
“Her youthful energy and appearance bely a 20-year career at the highest levels of jazz recording and performance." - TD Toronto Jazz Festival
WHEN: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER...
Negroni’s Trio Releases its 10th Studio Album: “Acústico”
Three-Time Latin GRAMMY® Nominated Group Negroni’s Trio Releases Its 10th Studio Album Acústico on Sony Music Latin
After enjoying a phenomenal response to its previous...
Jazz at Teatro LATEA with Jonathan Suazo & Suaz on Dec 14th, 2019
Multiple GRAMMY® Nominee and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón is proud to present Jazz at Teatro LATEA, located at 107 Suffolk St in...