Coruscating Latin rhythms with a four-mallet attack, folk-jazz from a guitar-ukelele-vocal duo, and baroque-jazz crossover from the late bassoonist Daniel Smith
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Music Review: Os Clavelitos – ‘Arriving’
Each piece has a clarity of storytelling, achieved through thoughtful lyrics and creative, focused arrangements; variously employing accordion, cavaquinho, flute, saxophone, and layered vocals to articulate a precise emotional arc for the listener.
Read More »Music Review: Socrates Garcia Latin Jazz Orchestra – ‘Back Home’
'Back Home' is top of the line big band Latin Jazz.
Read More »Music Review: Myriam Phiro – ‘Voyages’
Songs well sung: That’s Phiro’s recipe for her 'Voyages.'
Read More »Music Review: Mark Weinstein – ‘Latin Jazz Underground’
In a sense what you get on 'Latin Jazz Underground' is free jazz-lite.
Read More »Music Reviews: Lisa Ferraro – ‘Serenading the Moon,’ Rozina Patkai – ‘Você e Eu’
Two impressive jazz vocalists deliver the goods. Different goods, but goods nonetheless.
Read More »Music Reviews: Latin Jazz from Ali Bello, Phill Fest, and Michelle Pollace
Three new albums show the variety of Latin jazz.
Read More »Music Reviews: Harold Lopez-Nussa – ‘New Day’ & Bill O’Connell – ‘Zocalo’
New albums from Harold Lopez-Nussa and Bill O'Connell offer different takes on Latin jazz.
Read More »Music Review: Kat Parra – Las Aventuras de Pasión!
Las Aventuras de Pasión! showcases Kat Parra’s musical talent, erudition and taste and is a welcome addition to one's world music library.
Read More »Music Review: Jazz In Brief – Charlie Apicella & Iron City, Sir Roland Hanna, and Silvano Monasterios
Soul jazz, solo piano jazz, and Latin jazz are available on these recent releases.
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