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Latin Jazz nominees for tonight's Latin Grammy Awards

Bruno Bollaert, volume12

The 13th Annual Latin Grammy Awards will  air live  in the United States on the Univision Network  from 8–11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central) tonight.

Here are the nominiees for the Best Latin Jazz Album:

Jerry González y El Comando De La Clave:  best known for his ground-breaking Fort Apache Band, Jerry's other projects include a big band and Los Piratas del Flamenco.

http://youtu.be/OZtk-soqEs4

Chuchito Valdes Live in Chicago:  yes, the son of Chucho Valdes and the grandson of Bebo Valdes.  Talent and energy run in the family.

http://youtu.be/RM8YsCi3xCc

Tania Maria--Tempo:  pianist, singer, composer, bandleader.  Her specialty is a blend of samba, bossa nova, Afro-Latin, Pop and Jazz fusion.

http://youtu.be/PaD5bv8kQE8

Poncho Sanchez and Terence Blanchard--Chano y Dizzy:  a tribute to the musical collaboration of American trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and Cuban percussionist Chano Pozo.

http://youtu.be/ZStPYZPFehQ

Arturo Sandoval--Dear Diz (Every Day I Think of You):  another loving tribute to Dizzy Gillespie, mentor to so many musicians and supporter of Afro-Cuban jazz.

http://youtu.be/Jqu3uRRwsOw

Two other nominees to watch, in the Best Instrumental Album category:

Miguel Zenón--Alma Adentro: The Puerto Rican Songbook:  a beautiful collection of songs from Zenón's ancestors, beloved by generations of Puerto Ricans.

Chick Corea, Eddie Gomez & Paul Motian--Further Explorations:  the trio "further explores" the music of Bill Evans.

Listen for the best in Latin Jazz on Jazz Caliente, Thursdays at 2 pm on KPLU's Mid Day Jazz!

Originally from Detroit, Robin Lloyd has been presenting jazz, blues and Latin jazz on public radio for nearly 40 years. She's a member of the Jazz Education Network and the Jazz Journalists Association.