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 ...

The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra’s Big Band turns up the heat with a high-octane celebration of salsa and the infectious rhythms that make Latin jazz come alive on Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 ...

March in Charlotte is bringing everything from biting theatrical satire and classic drama to Afro-Latin dance, family concerts and a celebration of a Charlotte jazz legacy. Our roundtable of arts and ...

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 ...

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.

It’s easy to believe that, somewhere in his family history, Bill O’Connell must have some connection to Latin lineage. After all, for more than four decades the Port Washington native has carved a ...

MILWAUKEE - It's a unique holiday show that celebrates the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, Christmas, and everything festive with a Caribbean twist! The performance blends traditional Hanukkah and ...

With a swift movement of Wallace’s hand toward the ensemble, an arrangement of Wonder’s “Overjoyed” by Wallace began next, showcasing the talents of trumpetist Nadia Suben, bass trumpetist Jessica ...

Bebop produced many strong personalities, but one artistic innovator remains the iconic symbol of the bebop era, saxophonist Charlie Parker. His fearless improvisational style blended blues notes, ...

The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra's Big Band turns up the heat with a high-octane celebration of salsa and the infectious rhythms that make Latin jazz come alive on Saturday, October 18 at 7:30 ...