There may be many alto saxophonists born into the musical topography of Afro-Caribbean music, all of whom boast singular voices, but none with voices as distinctive...
The celebrated ballet by Piotr Tchaikovsky – The Nutcracker – became such a worldwide success in the composer’s lifetime that he [Tchaikovsky himself] made a selection...
If you think Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s remarkable, 1960 interpretation of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s 1892 ballet, The Nutcracker, is the final jazz word on the popular orchestral...
Renowned Saxophonist and Composer Miguel Zenón Releases Música de Las Américas, Inspired by the History of the American Continent Out August 26, 2022 on Miel Music, Música de...
This month we feature music with the following artists: Eliane Elias, Chick Corea, Daniel García Trio, Iván “Melón” Lewis, Kenny Garrett, Julius Rodriguez, Diego Rivera, Pete...
In a world mad about Afro-Caribbean music, the name Samuel Torres may not be the first to come to mind, but it most certainly should albeit...
Although Miguel Zenón gave notice of his masterful musicianship long before his first recording, he really rose to eminence around 2005 when he released the first...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8nGunM-BX4z Miguel Zenón – Sonero: The Music of Ismael Rivera To be released on August 30th, 2019 on Miel Music “He wasn’t just one of the...
The words “profoundly beautiful” are often used to describe works of art, but often some works appear to give new meaning to those words – like...
There are many reasons why it is a remarkable travesty of justice that the celebrated Venezuelan drummer and percussionist, Marlon Simon, has had to resort to...
Fran Vielma could not think of a more provocative name for an album than Tendencias, especially amid the enormous musical output of music emerging from both...
One of the most interesting aspects of modern music – Jazz, for instance – is that the music starts with the record cover. The story, its...
Internationally Acclaimed Saxophonist/Composer Miguel Zenón releases intimate new recording Típico – Feb 10, 2017 on Miel Music Zenón’s 10th recording as a leader celebrates his longstanding...
Ricky Rodriguez has proved himself a bassist of exceptional agility and finesse in other musicians’ groups, notably in his work with Joe Locke and Fabian Almazan,...
Editor’s Pick · Album of the Month · Raul Agraz’s Between Brothers is welcome companion to his other releases. But more than that, it is an...