There has never been a recording by the true historian, musician, composer, conceptualist and master percussionist John Santos that has not always been an intrepid foray...
Having followed Ray Obiedo’s groups for four decades, I was delighted to see that his Latin Jazz Project was playing for two nights at The Sound...
The last several recordings by noted West Coast Afro-Caribbean percussionist John Santos have riveted listeners and critics alike. This third volume in his series – Filosofía...
This month on The Latin Side of Jazz we feature music with the following artists: Alonso González & Jazz Latino, Kenny Garrett, Enrico Rava, Alfredo Rodríguez...
To the unsuspecting ear, this album The Rhythm of Invention from the Wayne Wallace Quintet (plus) might seem like just another Latin-Jazz recording, but just below...
The term ‘Spanish Tinge’ is so hackneyed today. Moreover it contains only a half truth, that being that the music came from Spain. And its originator,...
Marco Diaz acquitted himself exceedingly well as John Santos’ pianist. On Life Notes Mr. Diaz has written a suite of songs that serve to trace his...
One aspect of John Santos’ music that sets him apart from many artists in the Latin realm is the depth of its spiritual consciousness. This is...
Lary Barilleau is more than a percussionist; he is a veritable percussion colourist who wields sticks and mallets and brushes dipped and splayed into an enormous...
John Santos wants to draw attention to the virtually institutionalized segregation between Afro-American and Afro-Caribbean communities. He has always been painfully aware of this and condemns...