Jazz venezolano is a rich musical genre born out of the fusion between traditional Venezuelan folk music and the improvisational and harmonic complexities of jazz. It is characterized by the incorporation of autochthonous rhythms such as joropo, merengue and vals criollo, reimagined with jazz's eclectic essence. Indigenous instruments like the cuatro, maracas, and bandola seamlessly blend with pianos, saxophones, and basses, often culminating in an invigorating aural experience that maintains the soulfulness of Venezuelan melodies and the spontaneity of jazz improvisation. Accomplished artists within this genre, such as Aquiles Baez and María Teresa Chacín, have pioneered in elevating this cultural amalgam to international stages, shaping a unique identity for the Venezuelan take on jazz.

Three Visitors

Scott Colley•

Edward Simon•

Brian Blade

Album - 8 Tracks - Released November 1, 2024