Tito Puente, often referred to as the “King of Latin Music” or “El Rey,” was highly influential and one of the most important figures in the...
It is, indeed, so easy to make the proverbial “conexión” between the Bronx and the interminable rhythm that echoes seemingly throughout El Barrio when you listen...
Frank Foster, in his autobiography tells of the time when he was invited on stage to play, at a time when he thought he was the...
For Bebop to work in the Latin realm it takes a very special talent with an uncanny ability to feel the flatted fifths in clave. It...
This disc ought to come with a connoisseur’s advisory: Be prepared to be amazed. As much as that sounds like something trite, it is, in fact...
RETROSPECTIVE JULIÁN CABRERA was one of the funniest musicians I ever met. But he was also an incredibly talented percussionist and a fine human being. He...
A native of the South Bronx, RAY VEGA is a veteran of the bands of Tito Puente, Ray Barretto, Mongo Santamaria, Mario Bauzá, Luis "Perico" Ortiz,...
That Rick Davies is a fine trombonist is something that is fast coming to light. This record, Salsa Norteña showcases his skills in the grand manner....