Jazz Articles about Los Changos

About Los Changos

Album Review

With his blend of classical music, Argentinian folk music, and jazz, Julio A. Santillán brings a nice sensibility to his compositions. The emphasis is on his native music from Argentina, and with the undeniable empathy among the members of the trio, they succeed in getting the message across quite succinctly.

Santillán has an open style of playing. His notes are eloquent and speak intimately to the listener. He flits into “Ajonjoli, the melody pirouetting, his chords adding gentle ...

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Album Review

Los Changos Septet: Anit Negra

Read "Anit Negra" reviewed by Jerry D'Souza

by Jerry D'Souza
November 16, 2004

More proof that jazz spreads its wings, ensnares and influences is writ large on this offering from Los Changos. This is their first recording as a group of seven, expanding from the core of Julio A. Santillan, Fernando Huergo, and Franco Pinna, who met at Berklee, eventually formed a band and released their first CD, Desde el Norte, in 2001.

The first music that Santillan became familiar with was the folk music of his homeland, Argentina. Then came ...