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News: Recording

Legendary Pianist And Composer Chucho Valdés Newest Release "Chucho’s Steps" With The Afro Cuban Messengers; First Extensive National Tour In 7 Years

August 31, 2010

LEGENDARY PIANIST AND COMPOSER CHUCHO VALDÉS NEWEST RELEASE CHUCHO'S STEPS WITH THE AFRO CUBAN MESSENGERS FIRST EXTENSIVE NATIONAL TOUR IN SEVEN YEARS “Chucho Valdés,' the pianist who is the dean of Latin jazz... has never been anything less than impressive when he has played in New York, showing magnificent power, clarity and speed in his playing." ...

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Article: Album Review

Hilario Duran Trio: Motion

by Jerry D'Souza
August 7, 2010

Hilario Duran continues to essay his skills as a pianist and composer of remarkable virtuosity on Motion. The compositions open a vista of stylistic opportunities, into which he delves with relish and focus, as he drives his creative forces to a new high. Duran's father, Hilario Duran Sr., was part of the “Movimiento del ...

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Article: Live Review

Bobby Carcasses Brings His Afrojazz to The Jazz Gallery, NYC

by Tomas Pena
April 8, 2010

Bobby Carcasses Jazz Gallery New York, New York March 11, 2010 Afro-Cuban Jazz guru Bobby Carcasses made a rare New York appearance at New York's Jazz Gallery, an international cultural center and performance space located in downtown Manhattan. The elder statesman is celebrating 50 years in the music ...

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Article: Multiple Reviews

For Latin Lovers: Mark Weinstein, Claudio Roditi, Emilio Solla

by J Hunter
February 17, 2010

In many ways, the description “Latin jazz" is no more useful than the umbrella description “jazz." There are sub-genres inside the sub-genre, all of them with subtle color changes that provide different flavors, even though it all can lead to the same satisfying result. Here are three early 2010 entrants into this musical conversation.

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Article: Interview

Concha Buika: el canto necesario

by Joan A. Cararach
October 28, 2009

No es Ben Ratliff un crítico con tendencia a la grandilocuencia y al adjetivo gratuito, no. Pero el pasado 18 de octubre, su reseña en The New York Times del último disco de Concha Buika (Palma de Mallorca, 1972), El último trago (Warner, 2009), desmiente su estilo: tras comparar la voz de Buika con la de ...

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Article: Interview

Omar Sosa: en el camino

by Joan A. Cararach
October 19, 2009

El pianista cubano Omar Sosa estrena el próximo 6 de noviembre en el 41 Voll-Damm Festival Internacional de Jazz de Barcelona un encargo, The Afrocuban Side of 'Kind of Blue'. “Después de mi primer proyecto sinfónico, éste es el trabajo más complejo que he hecho nunca, tanto de organización como de expectativas, de mí ...

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Article: Interview

Roberta Gambarini: Making Listeners Fall 'So In Love'

by R.J. DeLuke
October 12, 2009

It's been an out-of-the-ordinary career trip for Roberta Gambarini--a trip that's seen her go from a young girl in Italy, scatting along with records by American singers Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, to struggling to get singing gigs in her native land, to grabbing an opportunity to come to the United States, to gaining recognition by ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Jazz Geggie Series Presents Padovani, Trudel and Mazza

September 21, 2009

The National Arts Centre is pleased to announce the Fourth Stage 10th season with the return of the critically acclaimed Geggie Series. The first concert of the season will be presented in collaboration with the Embassy of France and the Alliance Franaise on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 8pm. The concert will have a transatlantic flavour ...

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News: Festival

Barcelona Jazz Festival 2009 First Concerts Announced

September 8, 2009

The 41st Voll-Damm Barcelona International Jazz Festival announces several concerts from October 18th to December 6th, 2009 Confirmed Performances: Wayne Shorter Quartet, October 28th. Auditori. Joe Lovano Nonet, November 3rd. Luz de Gas. Concha Buika & Chucho Valdes Quartet, November 5th. Palau de la Musica. Bela Fleck & The Fleckstones, November 5th. Auditori (Sala Oriol Martorell). ...

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Article: Take Five With...

Take Five With Coto Pincheira

by AAJ Staff
August 30, 2009

Meet Coto Pincheira:Chilean-born pianist Coto Pincheira is an internationally experienced pianist and musical leader with over 20 years of education and experience. He plays a variety of musical styles which include but are not limited to classical, jazz, Afro-Cuban jazz, Cuban salsa, and pop music. Coto Pincheira & The Sonido Moderno Project released a ...