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Alfredo Chacon is a Cuban American composer, vibraphone player, and percussionist. His music is fresh, happy, positive and full of energy. The melodies play a very important role as much in his compositions as in his solos. Chacon is emerging as one of the most prominent voices of the vibraphone in Latin and Cuban Jazz. He combines a high technical level in his instrument with a great musical,, and harmonic knowledge. His new album ¨Caliente Corner¨ is a wonderful sounding album featuring many Cuban rhythms like Son, Cha cha cha, Mambo, Bolero, Tango congo, Pilon, Danzon y Changui, masterly merged with the harmonies and approach of jazz

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Arthur Barron, David Liebman, Abel Pabon: The Miami Jazz Project

by Victor L. Schermer
December 18, 2014

Always on the lookout for outstanding players to join him, NEA Jazz Master saxophonist, flautist, and composer David Liebman finds in the The Miami Jazz Project a simpatico group of musicians to echo and recapitulate his interest in the post- Coltrane concatenation of fusion and world music where his career first took off in the 1970s. ...

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Vibraphonist/percussionist Alfredo Chacon's new album is a "Magic Place" of Latin jazz, fusion, and soul

October 3, 2011

The Magic Place of vibraphonist/percussionist Alfredo Chacon is an enticing one, brimming with exotic colors and island scenery. Those who feel that jazz music can provide an escape from the daily pressures of life can find relief by soaking in Chacon's irresistibly upbeat Latin grooves. But Magic Place isn't just focused on Brazilian jazz; rather, Chacon ...