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Trumpeter Roy Hargrove (1969-2018) was invited to perform at the 1996 Havana Jazz Festival. Those 11 days in Cuba had a lasting influence on his music and earned him a Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album.
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The Latin Grammys have grown so much in scope that it's become difficult to keep track of all the new releases under the many different categories. Here are a captivating few that might land on a Jazz Caliente playlist in the near future.
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Jazz Caliente celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month this Saturday with music from three Latin jazz icons who have Mexican-American roots: pianist Arturo O’Farrill, conga drummer Poncho Sanchez and trombonist Steve Turre.
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ICYMI: The long-suffering people of Cuba have had enough. And, as always, Cuba's musicians and artists lead the way.My one and only trip to Cuba (so far)…
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The Grammy Awards will be televised this Sunday at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. On Saturday's Jazz Caliente, we'll sample the five nominees for Best Latin Jazz…
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Johnny Pacheco, one of the "Fathers of Salsa," died on Feb. 15. He was 85. Jazz Caliente remembers this influential and beloved Dominican musician who…
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The 21st annual Latin Grammy Awards will be televised on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. The Latin Grammys are incredibly complex and diverse. I encourage…
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The music of two beloved Brazilian songwriters is being celebrated with two new albums that we'll sample this week on Saturday's Jazz Caliente.Major…
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Jazz Caliente this week starts with a Latin jazz tribute to the musical genius and innovator, Charlie "Yardbird" Parker, on what would have been his 100th birthday. We'll also get up to date on what's happening with Northwest favorites The Rumba Kings, and sample new music from the Bay Area's resident expert on rhythm, John Santos.
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This week on Jazz Caliente, I'll feature another song from Cuban pianist Harold López-Nussa's latest album, Te Lo Dije, revisit the uniquely gifted…