Latin Jazz

Latin jazz is a vibrant genre that fuses the energetic rhythms and instrumentation of Latin American music with the improvisational spirit of jazz. Characterized by complex Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, Latin jazz often features percussion-heavy ensembles, including congas, timbales, and bongos, alongside jazz staples like saxophones and trumpets. Emerging in the 1940s and 1950s, Latin jazz drew on the traditions of Cuban son, Brazilian samba, and Puerto Rican bomba, with pioneers like Chano Pozo and Dizzy Gillespie incorporating Latin elements into their jazz. The genre reached new heights in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly with the rise of salsa and bossa nova. Latin jazz not only reflected the cultural exchange between the Americas but also played a significant role in shaping the global jazz landscape. Its unique blend of folk traditions, jazz harmonies, and dynamic rhythms has influenced a wide range of styles, from salsa to fusion, and continues to inspire new generations of musicians and listeners alike.

Latest Latin Jazz Release
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Por Debajo de la Mesa
Single - Released May 2, 2025
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Heitor Costa
Antônio Carlos Jobim
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Jorge Ben Jor
Stan Getz
Rubén Blades
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The Sound of Deep Latin Jazz 49 Latin Jazz artists
The Sound of Jazz Colombiano 45 Latin Jazz artists
The Sound of Boogaloo 42 Latin Jazz artists
The Sound of Jazz Dominicano 28 Latin Jazz artists
The Sound of Jazz Català 27 Latin Jazz artists
The Sound of Son Cubano Clásico 25 Latin Jazz artists

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