The word, ‘wonderland’ [spelled with a lower-case ‘w’] may strike one as having many connotations. It may be associated with a joyful, almost magical place – paradise. In Buddhism it is synonymous with ‘nirvana’ [nibbana]. The latter connotation is evocative of the mystery of a shroud of spirituality that leads to [Buddhist] enlightenment. You could […] The post Daniel García Trio: Wonderland appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

Saxophonist, Flutist, and Composer Laura Dreyer releases new Brazilian Jazz Album and Unveils a Colorful Fusion of Jazz and Brazilian Music featuring Guest Artist, The Legendary Pianist Dom Salvador Introducing the dynamic new project Laura Dreyer and the Manhattan-Rio Connection – Água e Sol, a musical collaboration that seamlessly blends the rhythms of jazz with […] The post Laura Dreyer Releases New Album Featuring Brazilian Pianist Dom Salvador appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

A Life-Changing Musical and Cultural Experience for Young Musicians Toronto, ON – March 2025 – The inaugural Canada Cuba Summer Jazz Academy (CCSJA) is set to take place July 1st-8th, 2025, in Varadero, Cuba, offering an unparalleled opportunity for high school musicians to immerse themselves in Afro-Cuban music, culture, and history. A collaboration between Canadian and Cuban music educators, […] The post Canada Cuba Summer Jazz Academy Launches in 2025 appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

“Gato Barbieri: The Italian Years That Shaped a Legend”First Biography in English Celebrate the Varied Career of Gato BarbieriA Journey Through Jazz, Pop, and Cinema Artdigiland announced the launch in English of the book “Gato Barbieri: The Italian Years That Shaped a Legend”. The book offers a definitive account of the iconic Argentinian saxophonist’s rich […] The post New Book About Gato Barbieri by Andrea Polinelli appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

Poncho Sánchez Announces New Live Album Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band Live at the Belly Up Tavern Capturing 10 Songs From A Singular Performance at the Beloved Southern California Venue Sánchez and His Band Will Celebrate the Release with A Show at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, CA on March 29, 2025 GRAMMY-Award-Winning […] The post New Album: “Poncho Sánchez & His Latin Jazz Band Live at the Belly Up Tavern” appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

The evening of February 20, 2025 at Koerner Hall in Toronto was really special. On the first part of a double bill concert, we experienced an extraordinary performance by Harold López-Nussa and his bandmates, virtuoso harmonica player Grégoire Maret; brilliant bassist Luques Curtis and drummer extraordinaire Ruy Adrián López-Nussa. On the second part, Mervon Mehta, […] The post Hilario Durán and his Latin Jazz Big Band Live at Koerner Hall appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

The Grammy Award-winning Cuban singer, guitarist, and songwriter, well known and loved worldwide as one of the original members of Buena Vista Social Club, performs songs from his new album Guajiro as well as Buena Vista classics. Eliades Ochoa is considered one of the most renowned Cuban “soneros” of all time, a notable defender of […] The post Eliades Ochoa Live in Concert at Koerner Hall in Toronto appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

Dialogs – A Unique Series of Conversations Between Musicians And Their Music With a lifetime on and around stages all over the world, trumpeter, vocalist and percussionist Pete Rodríguez has a personal relationship with the term “living legend.” His father was one. For 30 years the famed sonero (vocalist) Pete “El Conde” Rodríguez perfected his […] The post Trumpeter Pete Rodríguez on Dialogs appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

Soapbox oratory and art are like oil and water. They do not mix. Sometimes, however, it becomes necessary for art to be wielded as a provocative weapon, if only to bring to light the veritas of such a burning hot issue. The gloomy forecast of the environment on Planet Earth, for instance. Then, the proverbial […] The post Ivanna Cuesta: A Letter to the Earth appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

February in Toronto has been cold and snowy, it’s not unusual, it’s winter after all, but in the True North we are used to harsh weather, and going out to enjoy live music is the best medicine to keep our spirits up. In the evening of February 20, 2025, we were treated to a very […] The post Harold López-Nussa’s Quartet Perform at Koerner Hall in Toronto appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more