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The Latin Side of Jazz · Episode 32

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Sammy Figueroa
GRAMMY-nominated percussionist Sammy Figueroa

The Latin Side of Jazz is a curated playlist that showcases selected tracks from the best Latin jazz, Cuban, Brasilian, Flamenco, Ibero-American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latin jazz music. We include well-known, established artists and new artists who are getting attention and global recognition.

Episode 32 features thirteen terrific tracks from new albums and single releases by some of the best artists creating great music during these times of rapid change; artists who are breaking barriers and who are expanding the musical scope and diversity within the jazz genre.

  • Track 1: Plegaria de AmorSammy Figueroa ft. Gonzalo Rubalcaba – From the album Searching for a Memory (2023)
  • Track 2: Sal al Malecón Roberto Fonseca – From the album La Gran Diversión (2023)
  • Track 3: Ijé Batanga & Cia – Single Track from the compilation album Sons do Refúgio (2023)
  • Track 4: Antropofagia Ben Sher – From the album Samba for Tarsila (2023)
  • Track 5: Changüí de CiudadJanio Abreu with Horacio “El Negro” Hernández, Rafael Pasiero, Héctor Quintana – From the album Homenaje al Club Cubano de Jazz (2023)
  • Track 6: ¡Que palo es ese!Iván Melón Lewis & The Cuban Swing Express – From the album Bembé (2023)
  • Track 7: CangrejeroHumberto Ramírez – From the album Better Days (2023)
  • Track 8: Daily RoseWolfgang Lakerschmid with Paquito D’Rivera, Hendrik Meurkens, Romero Lubambo, John Lee, Paulo BragaSingle Track (2023)
  • Track 9: BeataGreg Diamond – From the album Beata (2023)
  • Track 10: TangerineJuan Carlos QuinteroSingle Track (2023)
  • Track 11: Sounds Cha Cha To MeMoises P. Monk – From the album Moments (2023)
  • Track 12: Aquele Um Chico Pinheiro, Romero Lubambo – From the album Two Brothers (2023)
  • Track 13: I Fall in Love Too EasilyGregori Hollis ft. Ahyvin BrunoSingle Track (2022)

Web publisher, music journalist, cultural connector, and arts administrator. Founder and editor-in-chief of Latin Jazz Network, World Music Report, That Canadian Magazine, Jazzdagama, and co-founder of Jazzdelapena. Based in Toronto, Canada, he is a passionate communicator and committed arts advocate.

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The Latin Jazz Playlist Episode Two 2025

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The Latin Jazz Playlist Episode One 2025
A Curated Playlist by LatinJazzNet - Episode Two 2025

The Latin Jazz Playlist is a curated playlist that showcases selected tracks from the best Jazz, Latin jazz, Cuban, Brasilian, Flamenco, Ibero-American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latin jazz music. We include well-known, established artists and new artists who are getting attention and global recognition.

We have changed the name of our playlist series, from The Latin Side of Jazz to The Latin Jazz Playlist. We feature a new design and provide information about the featured albums and tracks, and also offer our playlist on two platforms: Spotify and YouTube.

Episode Two 2025 features 12 tracks from new albums released by some of the best artists creating great music during these challenging times; artists who are breaking barriers and who are expanding the musical scope and diversity within the jazz genre.

Featured Artists and Albums on this Episode

Poncho Sánchez & His Latin Jazz Band – Live at the Belly Up Tavern (March 2025)
Ariacne – Legacy (October 2024)
Alex “Apolo” Ayala – Afro Puerto Rican Jazz (April 2025)
Various Artists Compilation – Salsa De La Bahia, Vol. III – Renegade Queens (March 2025)
Dimas Sánchez – Afro Antillano (February 2025)
Manon Mullener – Stories (March 2025)
Sebastian Laverde – Pink & Blue (December 2024)
Richard Peña – The Latin Side of Jazz Guitar (April 2025)
Ronald Snijders – Penta (January 2025)
Joaquín Sosa – Ilú (November 2024)
Diego Figueiredo – I Love Samba (August 2024)
Noedy Hechavarría Duharte – Monday Morning (May 2024)

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The Latin Jazz Playlist Episode One 2025

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The Latin Jazz Playlist Episode One 2025
A Curated Playlist by LatinJazzNet - Episode One 2025

The Latin Jazz Playlist is a curated playlist that showcases selected tracks from the best Jazz, Latin jazz, Cuban, Brasilian, Flamenco, Ibero-American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latin jazz music. We include well-known, established artists and new artists who are getting attention and global recognition.

We have changed the name of our playlist series, from The Latin Side of Jazz to The Latin Jazz Playlist. We feature a new design and provide information about the featured albums and tracks, and also offer our playlist on two platforms: Spotify and YouTube.

Episode One 2025 features 12 tracks from new albums released by some of the best artists creating great music during these challenging times; artists who are breaking barriers and who are expanding the musical scope and diversity within the jazz genre.

Featured Artists and Albums on this Episode

Patricia Zárate Pérez – Panamanian Suite
Daniel García Trio – Wonderland
Joachim Horsley – Afro Bach
Rachel Thérrien Latin Jazz Project – Mi Hogar II
Julito Alvarado – My Musical Journey
Duduka Da Fonseca Trio – Rio Fantasia
Jose Irarragorri – Recorridos
Renee Rosnes – Crossing Paths
Altin Sencalar – Discover The Present
Luis Disla – DislaMotion – The Prophecy Vol. 2
Tomás Martín López – Right Here
Tres Para Cuatro – Tres Para Cuatro Latin Jazz

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The Latin Side of Jazz Episode 43

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Roy Hargrove's Crisol: Grande-Terre
Roy Hargrove's Crisol: Grande-Terre [album cover]

The Latin Side of Jazz is a curated playlist that showcases selected tracks from the best Jazz, Latin jazz, Cuban, Brasilian, Flamenco, Ibero-American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latin jazz music. We include well-known, established artists and new artists who are getting attention and global recognition.

Episode 43 features thirteen terrific tracks from new albums released by some of the best artists creating great music during these times of rapid change; artists who are breaking barriers and who are expanding the musical scope and diversity within the jazz genre.

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  • Track 1: PrioritiesRoy Hargrove’s Crisol – From the album Grande-Terre (2024)
  • Track 2: El SinsonteLos Muñequitos de Matanzas – From the album 70 Años con el Poder de la Rumba (2023)
  • Track 3: Mambo “Chucho” Influenciado Rachel Thérrien Latin Jazz Project feat. OKAN – Single Track (2024)
  • Track 4: Giovanniology Giovanni Hidalgo – From the album Jubilation (2024)
  • Track 5: TemptationDafnis Prieto Sí o Sí Quartet – From the album 3 Sides of the Coin (2024)
  • Track 6: Jazz Pa’l MamboOscar Hernández & Alma Libre – The New York Band – From the album No Words Needed (2024)
  • Track 7: Time ProblemsBeatriz – From the EP Momentos (2024)
  • Track 8: EsqueletoDiego Rivera – From the album Ofrenda (2024)
  • Track 9: Con Personas (With the People)Carlos Mena – From the album Con Personas (With the People) (2024)
  • Track 10: 19 y 42Marina Albero – From the album A Nomad of Sound (2024)
  • Track 11: Swing ForeverSpanish Harlem Orchestra – From the album Swing Forever (2024)
  • Track 12: BeboDaniel Pardo – From the album Ese Momento (2024)
  • Track 13: FrigatebirdIttetsu Nasuda – From the album Tailwind (2024)
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