Alfredo Rodriguez: Jazz Piano Improvisation Overflow
The 1st visit of Alfredo Rodriguez to Seattle will surely result in more fans for the raising Latin jazz star.
Alfredo came to Seattle's Dimitrious Jazz Alley this week, bringing along Bulgarian bassist Peter Slavov and Cuban drummer…
Alfredo Rodriguez Brings Fresh Style to Jazz
Young Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez is a true artist, one who gets inspiration from everything around him and shares it through music.
I had the opportunity to talk to Alfredo Rodriguez in an exclusive interview with Latino Music Cafe.…
Café with Master Percussionist Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez
Cuban percussionist Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez is a veteran of musician who has played with the best in the music scene and collaborated in various Grammy Award-winning recordings.
This is no accident, as "El Negro" comes from a…
Poncho Sanchez Sizzles Seattle’s Jazz Alley
Poncho Sanchez makes sure you have a great experience in his shows, like at the Jazz Alley.
When in the middle of a music show you see a bunch of people dancing between the tables, and you are singing along or clapping to the music, you…
Hector Lavoe Music Legend Part 3; Late Solo Career
In the first two parts on this series on Hector Lavoe I wrote about his work with Willie Colon (Part 1), and the early part of his solo career (Part 2).
In this part I'll share with you how I see Hector's work towards the latter part of…
Poncho Sanchez: Hard Working Latin Jazz Artist with Love for Salsa
Poncho Sanchez is one of the hardest working Latin Jazz artists. He's produced 24 CDs in 28 years and is constantly touring with his 9-piece band.
I had a chance to talk to Poncho about his background, his recent and upcoming projects,…
Hector Lavoe Music Legend Part 2; Early Solo Career
Hector Lavoe had a very successful solo career. Hector inherited most of Willie Colon's band after they went on separate ways.
Willie Colon continued to support Hector Lavoe by producing most of his solo recordings. In my opinion, you…
Hector Lavoe Music Legend Part 1; The Willie Colon Years
Hector Lavoe was loved by Salsa music fans probably more than any other artist, and his legacy lives strong. This is amazing considering he lived a life that was way far from exemplary and full of disgraces.
Despite that, people loved…
El Gran Combo in Paradise with “Sin Salsa No Hay Paraiso”
The latest album from legendary Puerto Rican salsa band, El Gran Combo titled "Sin Salsa No Hay Paraiso" will make you feel in paradise if you like salsa music.
An excellent production with great themes, solid arrangements, and excellent…