Nestor Torres: The Magic of Latin Jazz

If a flute could talk and sing, it would certainly be in the voice of Nestor Torres, for he speaks through his instrument. Equally fluent in Jazz, Classical and Latin idioms, his fluid versatility sets him apart. Nestor’s total command of his instrument allows him a freedom of expression that is at once captivating and liberating, powerful and genuine.Born...

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Hamlet and his Latin Jazz Experience

"Hamlet and his Latin Jazz Experience" is a brand new septet founded by Hamlet Fiorilli, pianist and composer with Colombian and Italian origins. All tunes are Hamlet's original compositions. He combines his strong latin roots with a particular sense for traditiional jazz flavors. The band is located in Carinthia (Austria). The seven top musicians...

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In the Heart of Mexico, " XV Festival Internacional de Jazz y Blues ", at San Miguel de Allende. Nov.26 to Dic.5

Artists of the stature of David Sanchez Quartet who will have as special guest Antonio Sanchez, Eddie Gomez Trio, Hot Club of San Francisco, David Gilmore Quartet, Kathie Thiroux Trio, The North Sea Coyotes, Swing Fever with Denise Perrier, Tlaxcaltecatl Latin Jazz Band, San Miguel Cats Jazz, closing with the immortal rate of the Motown, who will ...

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"Mayagüez Jazz Fest". 13th - 15th Noviembre, 2009

El "Mayagüez Jazz Fest" es un evento anual que presenta esta vez su quinta edición los días 13, 14 y 15 de noviembre. Se realiza en honor de los grandes maestros del Jazz y el Latin Jazz y se le dedica a músicos destacados del área oeste de Puerto Rico. La actividad diariamente comenzará a las 6 de la tarde. En esta ocasión el Mayagüez Jazz Fest presentará...

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The Dominican Republic Jazz Festival

About this Jazz FestivalThe Dominican Republic Jazz Festival is a festival full of rhythm, flavor, and color that each year is wrapped in the fragrant air of the North Coast of the Dominican Republic.It is a unique experience to have the opportunity to enjoy our festival, where the music vibrates on the lively beach of Cabarete. Every year we invite...

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Joanna Ratajczak

Joanna Ratajczak got a Journalism Master from the University in Poznan, Poland and is fluent in German, English and Polish. She is the presenter of the award-winning Latin Jazz show on Belin radio station JazzRadio. The show is sponsored the he Brazilian Embassy in Berlin. The Program is broadcasted from 12 noon - 6 pm (CET) on Saturday afternoons,...

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Arturo O'Farrill : 'Song for Chico '

ARTURO O’FARRILL, pianist, composer, educator and winner of the Latin Jazz USAOutstanding Achievement Award for 2003, was born in Mexico and grew up in New York city. He was exposed to Afro-Latin music at an very early age: He’s the son of Arturo “Chico” O’Farrill, who helped popularize the jazz genre. In 2002, Arturo O’Farrill created the Afro Latin...

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