Jazz Caliente
Saturday 4PM-6PM
Where jazz meets Afro-Cuban, Afro-Brazilian, Puerto Rican, and Pan-American rhythms. A lively tour of the diverse world of Latin Jazz hosted by Freddy "Fuego" Gonzalez.
Latest Episodes
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Robin Lloyd spoke with Cuban pianist Aldo López Gavilán earlier this week. Read on to find out more about Aldo, his very talented family, and where you can see his upcoming performances.
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Coinciding with the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Ernesto Lecuona’s passing in 2023, guitarist Luis Mario Ochoa hopes that his new album "Forever Lecuona" will keep the music of this prolific composer alive.
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"Suba" means sunrise in the West African Mandinka language. On their latest recording, Cuban-born pianist Omar Sosa, Senegalese kora master Seckou Keita and Venezuelan percussionist Gustavo Ovalles make music that sparkles like sun on water.
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From the South Bronx to Cuba, and from Brazil to Virtual Birdland, we'll celebrate the breadth of Latin jazz from the 2022 Grammy nominees this Saturday.
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When touring and performing were made impossible by the pandemic, the trombone-guitar-vocal duo focused on writing, arranging and recording new music.
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Ten years in the making, the film "Santos — Skin to Skin" celebrates the life and work of percussion master, educator and community activist John Santos.
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It's Women's History Month, with International Women's Day coming up on March 8. Jazz Caliente features music from some of our favorite Latin jazz women this Saturday.
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Alegría's sextet can transport you to Peru every time you hear its music, but you can also actually go to Peru with the band's "Peru Behind the Scenes" tour.
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The Brazilian-born pianist shared his vast musical knowledge with students at Cornish College of the Arts for many years. When that came to an end, Jovino Santos Neto took to Zoom to reach students of all ages and backgrounds around the world.
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Kiki Valera y su Son Cubano perform at Seattle's Town Hall on Feb. 25 for the Global Rhythms Series. Robin Lloyd spoke with Valera about Cuba, COVID and his latest projects.