The Latin Side of Jazz is a curated playlist that showcases selected tracks from the best Latin jazz, Cuban, Brasilian, Flamenco, Ibero-American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latin jazz music. We include well-known, established artists and new artists who are getting attention and global recognition. Episode 39 features thirteen terrific tracks from new albums and single releases by some […] The post The Latin Side of Jazz · Episode 39 appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

Sony Music Brazil is thrilled to unveil a remarkable musical convergence of Afro-Cuban and Brazilian jazz on Collab, personified by two of its greatest exponents: the renowned Afro-Cuban pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, named one of the great pianists of the 20th century (Piano & Keyboard Magazine) and known for his impeccable technique and rhythmic innovation, and […] The post Gonzalo Rubalcaba & Hamilton de Holanda To Release New Album: “Collab” appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

Luminato Festival Toronto has announced that as part of the Afro Ascension at Luminato in the Square program, the William Cepeda Afrorican Quintet will perform a free concert on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at 6:00 pm. This is a rare opportunity to experience William Cepeda and his ensemble live in concert in our city. Cepeda […] The post Afro Ascension at Luminato in the Square: William Cepeda Afrorican Quintet appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

It is hard not to fall for the vivacious music of José Guzmán and The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective; even to want more once Fiesta at Caroga ends just under three-quarters of an hour. That does constitute enough playing time to make it a full-length album, but the music is rather good, and you will want […] The post The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective: Fiesta at Caroga appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

Instrumental soloists practising their craft 90 miles [or more] north of the Estrecho de Florida have long coveted the Afro-Cuban music that reverberated with the proverbial clave much like the backbeat and improvised melodic lines of Black American music. The baritone saxophonist Dave Schumacher, who cut his teeth with big bands such as those of […] The post Dave Schumacher & Cubeye: Smoke in the Sky appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

“Existential Intensities comes across as a global credo that dissolves the dualities of male and female, archaic and modern, and sensory and transcendental at a higher level. Sebastian Schunke reveals himself as an inspired mediator. As diverse as the 11 pieces on the recording may initially seem, they are subtly linked by shared piano motifs […] The post Sebastian Schunke: Existential Intensities appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

GRAMMY® nominated Papo Vázquez proudly announces the release date of his 11th CD, Songs Del Yucayeke, along with bandmates, Mighty Pirates Troubadours. The CD will be released on June 21, 2024, on Picaro Records, and will be available on all digital platforms, as well as on CD. Songs Del Yucayeke will feature new original compositions, and arrangements, from Vázquez running […] The post Papo Vázquez Mighty Pirates Troubadours To Release New Album: “Songs del Yucayeke” appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

This magnificent recording, Becoming Human by Roxana Amed the hypnotic contralto comes not exceedingly long after three previous recordings. The last of those was Los Trabajos y Las Noches, a benchmark recording in which she interpreted the bitter, surrealist works of the legendary poet Alejandra Pizarnik, the stunning music for which was composed by Frank […] The post Roxana Amed: Becoming Human appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

Existencial Intensities, a Connector Records release by pianist, composer, arranger Sebastian Schunke has been nominated for the prestigious Cubadisco Awards (2024) in the International Co-Production category. Musical Producers are: Sebastian Schunke, Detlef Engelhard and Caridad Diez. As part of the Cubadisco Awards 2024 programming Sebastian Schunke is performing the music of Existential Intensities at Sala […] The post Sebastian Schunke Receives Cubadisco 2024 Nomination appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more

The Latin Side of Jazz is a curated playlist that showcases selected tracks from the best Latin jazz, Cuban, Brasilian, Flamenco, Ibero-American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latin jazz music. We include well-known, established artists and new artists who are getting attention and global recognition. Episode 37 features thirteen terrific tracks from new albums and single releases by some […] The post The Latin Side of Jazz · Episode 38 appeared first on Latin Jazz Network ..read more