The Cuban pianist's new album explores Afro-Cuban jazz, but it is Afro-Cuban without borders.
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'Trios' is what jazz radio should be playing today. It is contemporary, yet acknowledges the rich history of the music all at once. It is a marvelous album.
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Varied interpretations of the music of Brazil. Both led by bilingual vocalists, both featuring effective musicianship.
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The music is as powerful and passionate as it ever was, just being delivered in a different package.
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Buika's new album builds on her flamenco roots,
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The veteran jazz pianist's latest album focuses on his original compositions.
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A heavenly sound topped the charts 50 years ago.
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Not the definitive collection from Carlos Santana, but these two discs have more than enough nuggets for those who don't have them all already.
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Hires discusses his new record, how a broken CD player influenced his music, and what he’s looking forward to during his tour with Parachute.
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Coltrane's legendary live album catches him in a very settled stage in his career, and while not for the faint-hearted, it's a good introduction to his music.
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