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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: Latin Jazz
Latin-Jazz-Dance Evokes A Brighter Day On "Feel The Sun" by Finn Rees

By JR on 9:22 AM

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The power and grace of "Feel The Sun" is like the dawn of a new day, projecting solar energy in the form of music. Experience this dazzling moment in Latin-Jazz-Dance as Finn Rees takes you on a ride filled with optimism and joy. At a fast pace of rhythm, we receive a warm feeling which resonates even after the song is done. "Feel The Sun" is your soundtrack to a brighter day, a celebration of life and one of nature's greatest gifts.

Go Far Out With The Brazilian Jazz of Grupo Um's Previously-Unreleased "Nineteen Seventy Seven"

By JR on 10:15 AM

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"Fifty years after its recording, Nineteen Seventy Seven finally comes to light as an essential document of the Brazilian jazz avant-garde. Recorded in 1977 and kept unreleased for decades, the album marks another chapter in the history of Grupo Um, a collective that emerged from Hermeto Pascoal’s creative circle in São Paulo during the height of the military dictatorship's repression." - Far Out Recordings

The Charlie Rouse Band's '77 Latin-Jazz Gem "Cinnamon Flower" Arrives With Bonus Tracks

By JR on 11:12 AM

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"Cinnamon Flower: The Expanded Edition is a reissue of the legendary saxophonist Charlie Rouse's Brazilian-inspired 1977 album, originally released on Douglas Records. Nearly 50 years later, Resonance is proud to present this deluxe, definitive edition of Cinnamon Flower, which contains nearly 30 minutes of previously unissued versions of songs from the original release captured by Resonance founder and engineer, George Klabin, at Sound Ideas studio in New York City, plus a track, "Meeting House," that has never been issued before on any release. 

The limited-edition 180-gram 2-LP set (and deluxe CD) was transferred from the original tapes and mastered by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, with new liner notes by author James Gavin and an interview statement by Charlie Rouse’s son, Charlie “Chico” Rouse, Jr. The stellar band features jazz greats such as Dom Salvador, Ron Carter, Bernard Purdie and Claudio Roditi." - Resonance Records

released September 19, 2025

Charlie Rouse - tenor saxophone
Clifford Adams - trombone
Claudio Roditi, Waymon Reid - trumpet
Lou Orenstein - flute
Dom Salvador - piano, Fender Rhodes
Albert Dailey - electric piano
Ted Dunbar, George Davis - electric guitar
Amaury Tristão - acoustic guitar
Jesse Levy, Ulysses Kirksey - cello
Wilbur Bascomb, Ron Carter- bass
Portinho, Bernard Purdie - drums
Carlos Martinez, Steve Thornton - percussion
Roger Powell - string synthesizer

Roman Andrén Plays Delightful Latin-Jazz Covers Of Classics on "Lovin You"

By JR on 2:05 PM

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Take it easy and prepare to rock the night away as Roman Andrén shares the beat of love on his fifth album. "Lovin You" released in Feb 2011 through P-Vine Records, is a journey of happiness and celebration of soulful classics. This project stands out from it's mellow and orchestral feel plus Latin-Jazz flavor driven by an elegant and delightful musical perspective.

Musicians:
Roman Andrén, Piano, Vocals
Zoltan Csörsz jr., Drums
Johnny Åman, Double-Bass
Joselo Orellana, Percussion
Magnus Lindeberg, Guitar
Ingrid Thulin, Violin
Diana Scarpati, Viola
Gösta Andrén, Trumpet
Ingela Jansson, Vocals
Harold Rolle, Vocals
Deana Ekberg Nannskog, Vocals
Inge Petersson-Lindbäck, Flute and Sax

Herbie Hancock's "Butterfly" Becomes A Fiesta With Jonathan Powell & Manuel Valera

By JR on 6:51 PM

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This classic tune by Herbie just keeps evolving over the years, inspiring generations of musicians to metamorphize like a butterfly. Take flight with trumpeter Jonathan Powell & Manuel Valera who make you sway on their Latin-infused version of this standard. Sort of like the vibe of Cal Tjader, "Butterfly" brims with Hispanic flavor as Powell brings the fiesta to his arrangement.

Zé Carlos Bigorna Join Jazz-Funk Greats Azymuth & Others On "Yramaia"

By JR on 5:24 PM

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Zé Carlos Bigorna plus Jazz-Funk Greats Azymuth create the perfect combination for pleasure with the laid-back and groovy sounds of "Yramaia". Rest, relax and release to this Latin lullaby as these seasoned musicians demonstrate the soothing side of Brazilian music.

In '73, Eumir Deodato Delivers Blissful Latin-Jazz Grooves On "Os Catedraticos 73"

By JR on 2:30 PM

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"At the height of Deodato’s productivity in the early 70s, Os Catedraticos 73 was recorded between Rio de Janeiro and New York, featuring a Brazilian rhythm section including Azymuth drummer Ivan Mamão Conti, percussion master Orlandivo, and Sergio Barroso on bass, while the horn section features some of the big apple’s top players from the CTI in-house brass.

A firm favourite with rare-groove enthusiasts and fans of Latin jazz alike, Deodato melds the musical sensibility of post-bossa nova Brazilian jazz with North American soul & funk, and the explosive Latin influences of 70s New York. Os Catedraticos 73 certainly swings harder than some of Deodato’s earlier releases and opening track ‘Arranha Ceu’ (Skyscrapers) is a euphoric dance floor classic, which has been lighting up clubs for years.

With the blessing of Deodato himself, this official Far Out reissue has been remastered and pressed to 180g vinyl, with replica original artwork from the OG Equipe release." - Far Out Recordings

Now available on CD, vinyl and mp3 at Amazon.

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