Eddie Palmieri, the avant-garde musician who was one of the most innovative artists of rumba and Latin jazz, has died. He was 88. Fania Records announced Palmieri’s death Wednesday evening. Palmieri’s ...

Steve Alcala, a music teacher and trumpet player, fell in love with Latin Jazz, but very little sheet music was available to help his students learn. So he started a sheet music publishing company.

Over the years, many iconic musicians have helped popularize Latin music in the United States. In the process, they’ve exposed wider audiences to an array of genres and cultures. From pioneers like ...

New Orleans’ streets echo with the sounds of brass bands, and iconic venues like Preservation Hall offer an intimate experience with traditional jazz. Also, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival ...

Eddie Palmieri, the avant-garde musician who was one of the most innovative artists of rumba and Latin jazz, has died. He was 88. Fania Records announced Palmieri’s death Wednesday evening. Palmieri’s ...

Bandleader and pianist Eddie Palmieri has died. One of the leading Latin musicians of his generation, Palmieri founded a number of seminal bands. Band leader and pianist Eddie Palmieri has died. His ...

Introduction. The Other Jazz -- Why call it Latin Jazz? Afro-Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cubop, Caribbean Jazz, Jazz Latin, or just... Jazz: the politics of naming an intercultural Music -- Caribbean ...

People often ask, “Scotty: what is Latin Jazz? What is Cuban Jazz?” There’s no pat and easy answer. What has come to be known as Latin Jazz might have had its earliest incarnation in some rhythms and ...

Jstop Latin Soul formed in 2018 when trombonist Joel Stopka and bassist/guitarist Brian Mesko united to pursue their passion for Afro-Cuban music and jazz. The duo assembled a collective of the area's ...

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The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra presents a vibrant fusion of big band jazz and Latin music, showcasing the talents of eighteen skilled musicians. With over thirteen years of successful performances, the ...