Tag: Jerry González
The John Santos Sextet: Art of the Descarga
The singular scholarship of John Santos has never been in any doubt. Though the Introduction to Art of the Descarga delves into the details...
Marlon Simon: The Music of Marlon Simon
Essential Albums Revisited*****
It took a while for Marlon Simon to launch his celebrated career as a leader of his own ensembles. He took the...
The John Santos Sextet to Release New Album
Built on the Afro-Caribbean past, forged by visionaries such as John Santos and his comrades, and steeled by its rootedness in American life, Latin...
RIP Andy González (January 1, 1951 – April 9, 2020)
* Andy González (January 1, 1951, The Bronx, New York – April 9, 2020) was a New York City-based double bass player. González was...
Patato: Masterpiece
Arguably the greatest Afro-Cuban percussionist that ever lived (bar Tata Güines, perhaps), Carlos “Patato” Valdés is, also one of the greatest showmen of the...
Remembering Jerry González on his 70th Birthday
Not long ago, I was interviewing two important contributors to the world of American music and letters – Eddie Palmieri and the other was...
José San Martín Presents: Tocador
Tocador comprises repertoire culled from the music of the Uruguayan drummer and percussion colourist, José San Martín who made a name for himself after...
Rumbajazz: Tribute to Chombo Silva
Chombo Silva performed in the legendary Cuban Jam Sessions and shared the stage with Machito, Ray Barretto, Johnny Pacheco, the Alegre-All Stars, Charlie Palmieri,...
Paco de Lucía Tribute: Entre 20 Aguas
What would a perfect tribute to the legendary Flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía be? It is easy to suggest a tribute by some of...
Jerry González and Miguel Blanco Big Band: Tribute to the Fort Apache Band
Jerry Gonzalez’s Fort Apache Band was probably one of the last, most iconic ensembles to come out of New York, via the ether of Puerto Rico. Few bands would boast the fire of a trumpet cast...
A Tribute to the Fort Apache Band
Jerry González & Miguel Blanco Big Band
A Tribute to the Fort Apache Band
A myth among us. A historic recording.
JERRY GONZÁLEZ is a living legend,...
In Conversation with Andrea Zapata-Girau
In Conversation with Director, Co-Producer, Co-Scriptwriter, Editor and Cinematographer Andrea Zapata-Girau on the U.S. Premiere of Guitarra de Palo
Andrea Zapata-Girau studied classical guitar in...
Guitarra De Palo Live
Film Screening & Live Performance
In Memory of Paco de Lucía: The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance is pleased to present the US premiere of the...
John Santos Sextet: Filosofía Caribeña Vol. 2
Editor's Pick · Featured Album
One aspect of John Santos’ music that sets him apart from many artists in the Latin realm is the depth...
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...
Jerry González y El Comando de la Clave
When considering living modern masters of the trumpet, ubiquitous in the world of brass, Wynton Marsalis comes to mind first; and Terence Blanchard perhaps,...
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 of...
2012 Latin Grammy Awards – Best Latin Jazz Album
The XIII Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards (www.latingrammy.com) will take place at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Events Center on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, and will...
Edy Martínez, the Music Architect Behind the Piano
If you go to New York City and ask any Latin jazz legend about Edy Martínez they will tell you about him. Edy Martínez is a Colombian...
Noteworthy Recordings of 2011
This is the recording that Maraca’s fans have been waiting for. Recorded live at the Grand Theater in Havana, Cuba (2010), it presents Maraca’s collaboration with the Havana Chamber Orchestra and includes standout contributions from pianist Harold Lopez-Nussa, Japanese violinist Sayaka, saxophonist David Sanchez, drummer Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo and others. The recording takes the listener on a musical journey [...]