The NEA Jazz Master, Grammy winner and "Sun of Latin Music," pianist Eddie Palmieriturned 85 on December 15. He's been celebrating all this week by playing two sets per night at New York City's famous Birdland nightclub. You can join him virtually on Radio Free Birdland! Listen for his composition "Slowvisor" to start this Saturday's Jazz Caliente.
The original Buena Vista Social Club recording was released in 1997, 25 years ago. On Jazz Caliente this week, we'll hear a selection from Lost and Found, a compilation of previously unreleased material from those first recording sessions.
Vibraphonist, percussionist, bandoneonist, composer and dancer Ben Thomas is about to release his Tango Project album, Eternal Aporia. The CD-release show will be held at Seattle's Royal Room on Jan. 27. We're thrilled to preview this beautiful album by playing "Something Ventured" this week on Jazz Caliente!
Jazz Caliente airs Saturdays at 5 p.m. The show is hosted by Robin Lloyd and produced by KNKX Public Radio.
