John Lennon and a “Tropical Tribute to The Beatles”
This past October 9th would have been the 70th birthday of the great musician John Lennon. The RMM album "Tropical Tribute to The Beatles" is a classy Latin music homage to him.
As I pondered if and how Lennon had an influence on Latin…
Jazz Exchange in Cuba Good for Latin Music
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by famed trumpeter Wynton Marsalis visited Cuba to participate in a Jazz musical exchange with Cuban musicians.
This has to be good news for Latin music everywhere, especially for Latin Jazz. I'm…
Rafael Cortijo – Remembering the Maestro’s Dream
This past October was the anniversary of the permanent departure of Puerto Rican and Latin music legend Rafael Cortijo, joining a constellation of past Latino music stars.
It’s hard to mention Cortijo without mentioning Rivera. It’s…
Eliane Elias Shows Why She’s a Jazz Diva
We had the great fortune to enjoy the performance of Eliane Elias when she visited Seattle's Jazz Alley this week.
Eliane's show was a testament of great music, spiced by her Brazilian charm, and a talented quartet of musicians, which…
Roberto Roena: 3 Albums that Immortalized Apollo Sound
Roberto Roena has enjoyed a long and successful career. At the pinnacle are 3 classic albums with his Apollo Sound that cemented his legacy in Salsa and Latin music.
The Apollo Sound albums #6, #7, and #8 cemented Roena's legacy among…
Raphy Leavitt a Quiet Legend of Salsa Music
This week an unobtrusive Salsa music legend quietly celebrates his birthday. Raphy Leavitt has made some of the best Salsa music there is, and I want to highlight him as he celebrates his 62nd birthday this week.
The history of Puerto…
Salsa Music for Mexico
Many artists have dedicated songs to Mexico. As a mayor force and an important musical mecca for Latin music, Mexico is an important stage every artist wants to visit.s we celebrate Mexico's independence in September, I'm reflecting on some…
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.…