Oye Este Mambo: By Sonora Matancera
The depressing reports from the Middle East and the inadequacy of America’s leadership require a temporary return to better times….
Tag: latin music
Congalegre: By Horace Parlan
Philadelphia-born Horace Parlan (born 1931) overcame the handicap of childhood polio to become a successful jazz pianist who played with…
On Broadway: Several Recordings Review
We have recommended ‘On Broadway’ by both the excellent George Benson and The Drifters but another great version of this…
The Latin Bit Review: Grant Green
Grant Green (1935-1979) is surely one of the best jazz guitarists of all time- and that is saying something! During…
Slow Drag Review: Donald Byrd
The late Donald Byrd is one of my favorite trumpeters. His arrival on the adult jazz scene coincided with the…
Poodle Mambo: George Shearing
The late George Shearing, a superb piano player, often dipped into Latin jazz with his Quintet. In honor of all…