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WATCH NEW VIDEO! Latin-Tropical-Soul Band, 3D Rhythm of Life to Release New Album “Fantasy” in Summer 2017


 
ACCLAIMED LATIN-TROPICAL- SOUL BAND 3D RHYTHM OF LIFE RELEASES NEW ALBUM “FANTASY”
 
New York, NY – Acclaimed Latin-Tropical-Soul band, 3D Rhythm of Life led by drummer Michael Tate, announces the up and coming release of their new album, “Fantasy” (Summer 2017). This project details their multi-dimensional sound, a fusion of Latin and Afro-Caribbean grooves, blended with a variety of genres including Blues, Jazz, Reggae, and Rock.

The Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture announces “Tito Puente: A Fifty-Year Retrospective of ‘El Rey,’ | April 20th-22nd, 2017


 
Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture Announces
 
Tito Puente:
A Fifty-Year Retrospective of ‘El Rey’
 
(Bronx, NY) – In the first ever retrospective of the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in Latin Jazz, The Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture announces “Tito Puente: A Fifty-Year Retrospective of ‘El Rey,’ a multi-day, in-depth examination of his career through concerts, panels, film, dance, and more.

Grammy-Winning Music Icon Eddie Palmieri to Release New Album “Sabiduria” on April 21st, 2017


 
Eddie Palmieri Announces First New Album Since 2006
 
*Grammy-Winning Music Icon Celebrates 80th Birthday With Release Of ‘Sabiduria’ featuring Donald Harrison Jr, Marcus Miller, Alfredo de la Fe, Joe Locke, Johnny Rivero, Ronnie Cuber and more*
 
Two Thousand Sixteen – A challenging year on planet Earth. We’ve honored many of our musical heroes, and reconsidered the value of music in our lives. The battles for justice and peace that have dominated the last 50 years have been brought to the forefront as we also question the values of our fast-moving world.

Brazilian Songstress Kenia to Release New Album “On We Go”, on Aug. 12th, 2016

Kenia - On We Go
 
Brazilian Songstress Kenia Reunites Members of Her
First Band After Nearly Two Decades with On We Go –
Available August 12 on Mooka Records
 
For many jazz fans in the 1980s and ’90s, Kenia‘s singing was the gateway to contemporary Brazilian jazz and pop. She stood out from her compatriots because of her intimate, smooth vocals-subtle yet soulful-and her finesse with both American standards and Brazilian material. On We Go will entice a new generation of listeners, as it showcases Kenia at the top of her form with a seductive, polished vocal phrasing.

Cuban Pianist Axel Tosca’s Self-Titled Album Coming March 25th, 2016 Via ALFI Records

Axell Tosca
 
ALFI Records Releases Eponymous Album by Pianist Axel Tosca
 
NEW YORK, NY, February 25, 2016 ­­- ALFI Records celebrates the release of “Axel Tosca,”a nine-track album of contemporary jazz with a global reach, composed and performed by Axel Tosca, the Cuban-born, New York-based piano virtuoso. Special guests on the album include Jeff “Tain” Watts (drums), James Genus (bass), Luisito Quintero (percussion) and Ron Blake (saxophone/flute). Release date: March 25; Pre-order date: February 26

NEW JAZZ RELEASE: Flautist Bobby Ramirez Releases CD “Celebrating John Coltrane” | Available NOW

Bobby Ramirez - Celebrating John Coltrane
 
Title: Celebrating John Coltrane (solo flute music)
Artist: Maestro Bobby Ramirez
Available for download on Amazon and iTunes
 
Maestro Bobby Ramirez performs a selection of some of the most popular music composed by Coltrane. “I always felt a deep spiritual connection with the music of John Coltrane”, says Ramirez. “His music goes beyond the ordinary; beyond musical boundaries.”

Brian Andres & Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel to Release 3rd Album “This Could Be That” on Jan. 15th, 2016

Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel
 
Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel’s third album “This Could Be That” is Available NOW on Amazon.
 
San Francisco’s popular Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel, led by drummer Brian Andres, has completed their third album, “This Could Be That, ” with the majority of sessions recorded at Studio Trilogy with engineer Willie Samuels.
 
The album is the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel’s third recording, scheduled for a January 15th, 2016 release. A continuation of the hard hitting, modern Latin Jazz sound they’ve become known for, it features special guests Alex Acuna, Venissa Santi, John Santos, Louie Romero, Michael Spiro, Calixto Oviedo, Jesus Florido and Brian’s father, Mike Andres.

NEW CHRISTMAS RELEASE: Grammy Award Winning Flautist Nestor Torres Releases “A Holiday Jam Session”

Nestor Torres - A Holiday Jam Sessiono
 
Contemporary Jazz Flautist Nestor Torres Releases “A Holiday Jam Session”
 
Available Now on iTunes and Amazon!
 
For quite a few years, every time the Holidays came around, my aunt Clara would always ask me when I was going to do a record of Christmas Carols. Finally, one Sunday afternoon I called some of my musician friends and asked them to come to the home studio of another friend for a Holiday Jam Session…Nestor Torres
 

The Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® to Perform at The White House on Oct. 15th, 2015

Buena Vista Social Club
 
ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB® TO PERFORM AT THE WHITE HO– — USE
Buena Vista Says “Hola” To The White House
 
The Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® has been invited to perform at The White House on October 15th in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. A delegation of about 500 dignitaries and politicians from around the world will be hosted by President Barack Obama. As a historic shift in policy continues, the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club® pays a visit to The White House as a reminder of the people’s close relationship with each other.

Latin Music Bassist Carlos Henriquez to Drop New Album “The Bronx Pyramid” on Sept. 18th, 2015

Carlos Henriquez - The Bronx Pyramid
 
Blue Engine Records To Release Carlos Henriquez’s Debut Album
THE BRONX PYRAMID
on September 18, 2015
 
Henriquez and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis to premiere music from The Bronx Pyramid at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in Bronx, NY on September 12
 
New York, NY – Wednesday, August 19, 2015 – On Tuesday, in an unprecedented exclusive announcement via Livestream, critically acclaimed bassist and Latin music master Carlos Henriquez announced he will release The Bronx Pyramid, his debut recording as a leader, on Blue Engine Records on September 18, 2015.