Jazz Puertorriqueno

Jazz puertorriqueño, or Puerto Rican jazz, is a vibrant, rhythmically complex genre that integrates traditional Puerto Rican musical elements with the improvisation and harmonic structure of jazz. This fusion creates a unique tapestry of sound, where the clave beat, bomba, and plena rhythms dance alongside swing and bebop lines. Musicians weave the rich cultural heritage of the island into their music, incorporating indigenous Taíno, Spanish, and African influences. Notable for its energetic percussion and the frequent use of brass and woodwinds, the genre often showcases virtuosic performances. The works of artists such as Charlie Sepulveda and Giovanni Hidalgo exemplify the genre's dynamic interplay between traditional Puerto Rican sounds and jazz techniques, producing a lively and sophisticated musical experience that resonates with the island's diverse history and its contemporary, cosmopolitan spirit.

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Mighty Pirates Troubadours Songs del Yucayeke
Album - 14 Tracks - Released June 21, 2024

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Bobby Valentin
Charlie Sepulveda
David Sánchez
Giovanni Hidalgo
Humberto Ramirez
Humberto Ramírez & Giovanni Hidalgo
Jerry Medina
Little Johnny Rivero
Luis "Perico" Ortiz
Miguel Zenón
Oscar Hernandez
Paoli Mejias
Papo Vazquez
Pedro Guzmán
Prodigio Claudio
Ralph Irizarry And Timbalaye
Ray Barretto & New World Spirit
Tito Puente
Tito Puente
Bobby Valentin
Giovanni Hidalgo
Miguel Zenón
Pedro Guzmán
Luis "Perico" Ortiz
Humberto Ramirez
Jerry Medina
David Sánchez
Prodigio Claudio
Charlie Sepulveda
Oscar Hernandez
Little Johnny Rivero
Paoli Mejias
Papo Vazquez
Ray Barretto & New World Spirit
Humberto Ramírez & Giovanni Hidalgo
Ralph Irizarry And Timbalaye