Los Rumberos de la Bahia · Mabagwe
If when listening to Mabagwe - A Tribute to "Los Mayores" by Los Rumberos de la Bahia you happen to feel that you are...
Sebastian Schunke: Genesis, Mystery and Magic
Among the young musicians of today is a pianist who is known not only for his pianism, but also for his soul-searching intellect and...
Papo Vázquez Mighty Pirates Troubadours: Spirit Warrior
Trombonist Papo Vázquez is the mightiest of the Mighty Pirates Troubadours. His sound is bold; his tone is brazen and ground out as if from a mill...
Ritmos Unidos: Ritmos Unidos
Patois Records is fast becoming the go-to label for things musically superior in the realm of Afro-Caribbean music. It is hard to find fault...
Florencia González: Between Loves
The long-held view that Florencia González is a woman of substance—a magnificent composer and arranger—were proven combined by startling conducting and leadership, when she...
Alí Bello: Connection Caracas-New York
Connection Caracas—New York features the new Alí Bello. Gone is the flamboyance that marked his playing when he auditioned for the You Tube Symphony Orchestra 2011, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas...
Mike Freeman Zona Vibe – The Vibesman
There are two exciting aspects to Mike “The Vibesman” Freeman; both are related to each other. But first: There is his elegant facility with...
César Orozco & Kamarata Jazz: No Limits for Tumbao
In his short note appended to the album No Limits for Tumbao César Orozco makes a case for the generous helping of Cuban and...
Luis Marín: The One
Luis Marín plays with the quiet assurance that shows him to be a musician of considerable promise. Mr. Marín is a pianist of immense potential. He combines the rhythmic muscularity of his left hand...
Eliana Cuevas Presents: Espejo
With her album Espejo the Venezuelan-born singer/songwriter Eliana Cuevas is somewhat deeper into her life as a musician. It is clear from the music...
Leny Andrade, Roni Ben-Hur: Alegria de Viver
It’s hard to argue with Tony Bennett when he describes Leny Andrade as the “Ella Fitzgerald of Brasil”. Anyone who has heard Ms. Andrade...
Jane Bunnett and Maqueque
The celebrated Canadian soprano saxophonist is embracing voices again. But these voices are of a slightly different sort. The Creole Choir...
Tony Succar: Unity – The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson
Another tribute to Michael Jackson is not how the supremely-talented composer, arranger and percussionist Tony Succar would like his album to be remembered. And...
Clarice Assad: Imaginarium
The release of Clarice Assad’s Imaginarium puts her in contention for some major recognition, for with this recording, Ms. Assad has created a veritable...
Bill O’Connell Latin Jazz All-Stars: Imagine
Bill O’Connell is a fine pianist. He is underrated and seems to dwell in the shadows of New York musicians with a higher profile than his. Many of these so-called high profilers may be, in fact, far less talented than Mr. O’Connell. He is blessed with ...
Emilio Teubal – Música Para Un Dragón Dormido
"When music works in such a glorious manner the individual songs leave their mark not just on the mind, for this would be just...
Jamie Dubberly & Orquesta Dharma: La Clave del Gumbo
The title of this fantastic and intoxicating album is a dead giveaway. La Clave del Gumbo bestraddles the two not-so-disparate worlds of Cuba...
Diego Pinera Presenta · Despertando
In his remarkable 2018 album, Despertando the drummer Diego Pinera has shifted his sights slightly to more tradition-based repertoire. However, it is impossible to...
Marco Diaz: Life Notes
Marco Diaz acquitted himself exceedingly well as John Santos’ pianist. On Life Notes Mr. Diaz has written a suite of songs that serve to...
Brazilian Trio – Constelação
Brazilian Trio is a masterful amalgamation of musician/composer/arranger friends dedicated to perpetuating the artful blend of Brazilian classical...
