Latin Jazz is a genre that combines the rhythmic and melodic elements of Latin American music with the improvisational nature of jazz. It emerged in the late 1940s and has since become a vibrant and influential genre that fuses the infectious rhythms of Latin music with the harmonies and improvisation of jazz. Here are four prominent artists known for their contributions to Latin Jazz:
- Tito Puente - Tito Puente, also known as the "King of Latin Music," was a Puerto Rican-American musician, composer, and bandleader. His energetic and innovative style blended various Latin rhythms, such as mambo and cha-cha-cha, with jazz improvisation. Puente's virtuosic skills on the timbales and his iconic compositions, including "Oye Como Va," had a significant impact on Latin Jazz.
- Poncho Sanchez - Poncho Sanchez is a Mexican-American conga player and bandleader who has been at the forefront of Latin Jazz for several decades. His music is a lively fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms, Latin percussion, and jazz improvisation. Sanchez's rhythmic prowess and his ability to create infectious grooves have earned him multiple Grammy Awards and a devoted following.
- Michel Camilo - Michel Camilo is a Dominican pianist and composer known for his virtuosic playing and innovative approach to Latin Jazz. His music combines elements of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, classical influences, and jazz improvisation. Camilo's compositions, such as "Caribe" and "Spain," showcase his technical brilliance and his ability to infuse Latin Jazz with a fresh and dynamic sound.
- Arturo Sandoval - Arturo Sandoval is a Cuban jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer who has made significant contributions to Latin Jazz. His music incorporates elements of Afro-Cuban jazz, bebop, and traditional Cuban music. Sandoval's virtuosity on the trumpet, his improvisational skills, and his passion for blending different musical genres have earned him numerous Grammy Awards and critical acclaim.
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#1 - Thailyn of the Sea
Evan Paul
#2 - Little Life
Frederick Serafim
#3 - SAMBA - Jericho
Watazu
#4 - Angelico
Brett Richardson
#5 - The Awakening is Here
Alvaro's Brazilian Jazz
#6 - Confession
Stalign
#7 - 11 - Passion and Blood
PeerGynt LoboGris
#8 - Dia de Los Suenos (Day of Dreams)
The Miggins
#9 - Horizontes
Steve D'Apano
#10 - PARIS Continental
Not For The Mainstream
#11 - May Day Samba
Non Stop Jazz Project
#12 - Mountain Snow
In Flight- Ken Wilson and JL Holmes
#13 - Pachita
Alexander Molodkov
#14 - The Husk
Gagmesharkoff
#15 - La antigua Roma (Los Angeles) rapida version
Estelle Derrien
#16 - Ribbon in the Sky Live at The International
Steve S. Caustrita
#17 - Salsa Bang
Latin Flava
#18 - Cuando deje de tener sentido (master)
Alfonso Baro
#19 - Rio
Deep Cocept
#20 - Let's Boogaloo
Richard Espinor
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Horizontes
Steve D'Apano
PARIS Continental
Not For The Mainstream
May Day Samba
Non Stop Jazz Project
Mountain Snow
In Flight- Ken Wilson and JL Holmes
Pachita
Alexander Molodkov
The Husk
Gagmesharkoff
The Awakening is Here
Alvaro's Brazilian Jazz
La antigua Roma (Los Angeles) rapida version
Estelle Derrien
Ribbon in the Sky Live at The International
Steve S. Caustrita
Little Life
Frederick Serafim
Salsa Bang
Latin Flava
Cuando deje de tener sentido (master)
Alfonso Baro
Confession
Stalign
Rio
Deep Cocept
Let's Boogaloo
Richard Espinor
Jumping Beans Reloaded
Musicundertaker
010 - Cute
Roby Perissin and the Latin Jazz Ensemble
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SAMBA - Jericho
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The Inner Race
Bryan Lee
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