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Latin Jazz Conversations: Bobby Sanabria (Part 2)
The most magical musical performances can be exploding within a certain area, and sometimes the world stays blind to these creative miracles. Before the Internet catapulted us into the Internet age, one could attribute some of this disconnected musical knowledge to distance. It's a musician's job to know about great artists though, and one has to ...
Latin Jazz Conversations: Bobby Sanabria (Part 1)
Most successful people can remember a life altering moment that set their destiny clearly in their view, and for many musicians, this event revolves around a great performance. Coming into contact with live music always leaves a mark on someone with an interest in the art form, but watching a master at work burns a picture ...
End of an Era: The Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra Leaving Birdland After 15 Years
The Afro Latin Jazz Alliance announced that on Sunday, June 26, 2011, the Chico O'Farrill Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra will conclude its residency at the famed Manhattan jazz club, Birdland, where it has performed every Sunday evening for over 15 years. Legendary Cuban composer and arranger Chico O'Farrill founded the orchestra in 1995, and his son, ...
Latin Jazz Conversations: Pedro Giraudo (Part 3)
In order to truly express their artistic personality, a musician sometimes needs to look beyond cultural norms. This is not an easy task—the collective power of popular culture can exert a tremendous pressure upon a modern artist. It can dictate everything from form to style, and in the long term, shape a musician's complete output. While ...
Latin Jazz Conversations: Pedro Giraudo (Part 2)
With each statement that they make, progressive musicians show signs of consistent forward motion and artistic evolution. They reject complacency at every turn and take each available opportunity to grow into more expressive artists. As they release new albums and appear for more performances, they show elements of growth both small and large. They reach plateaus ...
Latin Jazz Conversations: Pedro Giraudo (Part 1)
With so many possibilities swirling through the modern world, young people often need to find their way through the contemporary musical landscape towards jazz. Their families exert a strong influence in terms of musical preference, but in most cases, it's not the final word. Popular culture and the sound of the times provide a powerful direction ...
Letters to Naras: Rachel Faro Writes About the Latin Jazz Grammy
On Wednesday April 6th, The National Academy Of Recording Arts And Sciences announced a “restructuring" of The Grammy Awards, a move that included the elimination of the Latin Jazz Grammy. This unfortunate decision undermines the integrity of Latin Jazz and disregards its importance as a major piece of the cultural landscape in the United States. I ...
Letters to Naras: Doug Beavers Writes About the Latin Jazz Grammy
On Wednesday April 6th, The National Academy Of Recording Arts And Sciences announced a “restructuring" of The Grammy Awards, a move that included the elimination of the Latin Jazz Grammy. This unfortunate decision undermines the integrity of Latin Jazz and disregards its importance as a major piece of the cultural landscape in the United States. I ...
Los Angeles Musicians Protest the Elimination of the Latin Jazz Grammy
A unified community full of strength and conviction can overcome any odds when they join together, a fact currently being proved as musicians from the Latin Jazz world and beyond battle the “restructuring" of the Grammys by NARAS. At first glance, this struggle may reflect a bit of a David and Goliath scenario, with the big ...
Unraveling the Grammy Travesty: Bobby Sanabria Discusses the Latin Jazz Grammy
On April 6, 2011, the National Academy Of Recording Arts And Sciences introduced a “restructuring" of The Grammy Awards, eliminating 31 categories. This unexpected downsizing stole recognition from a number of genres, including Latin Jazz, contemporary jazz, classical music, Hawaiian music, and more. The storm had been brewing for a while, as the popular music industry ...
