Tomás Peña

A graduate of Empire State College with a dual major in journalism and Latin American studies, Tomas Peña has spent years applying his knowledge and writing skills to the promotion of great musicians. A specialist in the crossroads between jazz and Latin music, Peña has written extensively on the subject.

Album Reviews10 years ago

Yunior Terry y Son de Altura: Mi Bajo Danzón

Bassist, violinist Yunior Terry is an artist for all seasons. He hails from Camagüey, Cuba where he is the...
New York Report11 years ago

Francisco Mora Catlett and Afro Horn, the 3rd Incarnation

“There are only three Afro-Horns in the world. They were forged from a rare metal found only in Africa and South America. No one knows who...
Concert Reviews11 years ago

Arturo O’Farrill and the ALJO Present East Meet West featuring John Santos

Arturo O’ Farrill and the mighty Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra extended a warm New York welcome to percussionist, composer, historian and educator John Santos, one of...
Concert Reviews11 years ago

Arturo Stable Presents Cuban Crosshatching

Part 2 of a 2 Part Performance Review Arturo Stable Presents Cuban Crosshatching Live at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia (Symphony Space) When Arturo Stable set out...
Concert Reviews11 years ago

David Virelles And The Continuum Project Live At The Village Vanguard

From the lips of Henry Threadgill to the ears of David Virelles, the Continuum project is the expression of everything that has made David Virelles the...
Concert Reviews11 years ago

Arturo Stable: Dos y Más and Cuban Crosshatching – Part 1

Arturo Stable Presents a Concert in two parts, featuring Dos y Más Leonard Nimoy Thalia, New York City – Saturday, January 12, 2013 Part 1 of...
Featured11 years ago

Best of 2012 – Recommended Recordings

2012 – Recommended Recordings (In Alphabetical Order) Selections by New York Co-Editor, Tomas Peña Afro Horn MX (AACE Records) – Afro Horn MX is the brainchild...
Album Reviews11 years ago

Samuel Yirga – Guzo

Ethiopian pianist and composer, Samuel Yirga is a young man with a bold vision and a voracious appetite. His debut recording titled Guzo – the Amharic...
Book Reviews11 years ago

Spirit Seeker, John Coltrane’s Musical Journey

Just when you thought you knew everything there was to know about John Coltrane along comes the children’s book, Spirit Seeker – The Life and Musical...
Album Reviews11 years ago

Afro Horn MX – Afro Horn Mix

“Afro Horn MX came to my attention by way of a series of video clips titled, The Afro Horn – Very Serious Stuff. The clips feature...
Concert Reviews12 years ago

Chucho Valdes at the NJPAC: Concert Review

On Sunday, January 21st 2012, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presented an afternoon of piano jazz, with Chucho Valdes and the Afro Cuban Messengers...
News12 years ago

Grammy Update – December 2011

On April 6, 2011 the Governing Board of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (The Grammys) announced the elimination of 31 categories. According to...
Concert Reviews12 years ago

Andy and Jerry’s: A Tribute to the González Brothers

ARTURO O’ FARRILL AND THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA ANDY AND JERRY’S: A TRIBUTE TO THE GONZALEZ BROTHERS PETER NORTON SYMPHONY SPACE, NEW YORK OCTOBER 14...
Album Reviews12 years ago

Reencuentros: Maraca and his Latin Jazz All Stars

Flutist, Orlando Valle, known to his followers as, “MARACA,” grew up in a musical environment. He took up the flute at an early age and was...
Concert Reviews12 years ago

The Paul Austerlitz Quartet – Live at The Stone

THE PAUL AUSTERLITZ QUARTET LIVE AT THE STONE, NEW YORK CITY SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2011 Performance Review by Tomas Peña On Sunday March 29, Paul Austerlitz...

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