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This features Latin Perspective, Latin Jazz 1 hour weekly shows.
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Sunday, June 10, 2012
WEEKLY SHOWS
This features Latin Perspective, Latin Jazz 1 hour weekly shows.
click here to Listen to all Latin Perspective - Latin Jazz weekly shows
Rhythms and musical styles in Latin Jazz
This series explores the variety of rhythms and musical styles found in Latin Jazz.
Latin Jazz is a product of Afro-Cuban music and American jazz, however today , through its evolution it has changed, embracing a diversity of rhythms from Latin America; the Afro-Cuban traditions of Cuba, Afro-Rican from Puerto Rico, Afro-Brazilian from Brazil, Afro-Peruvian from Peru, Tango from Argentina and Flamenco from Spain, developing into a defined genre with a Pan-Americana flavor.
This series of Latin Perspective will explore the myriad of rhythms, musical styles and forms found in this Pan Americana projection of Latin Jazz music of today.
This series of Latin Perspective will explore the myriad of rhythms, musical styles and forms found in this Pan Americana projection of Latin Jazz music of today.
AFRO-RICAN JAZZ
The blending of various rhythmic and musical styles of Puerto Rico with Jazz elements is commonly referred to today as Afro-Rican Jazz. This edition of Latin perspective examines this intergal part of Latin Jazz and features the artists from the past to present who have and continue to incorporate this style into their Latin Jazz musical arrangements.
AFRO-CUBAN 6/8 The edition of Latin Perspective explores the use of the Afro-Cuban 6/8 rhythms in Latin Jazz featuring the music and the musicans from the past to present that have embraced this polyrhythmic pattern into their Latin Jazz repertoire.
In addition it informs its diverse audience about the roots, origins and history of the 6/8 clave pattern.
http://www.prx.org/pieces/74556
In addition it informs its diverse audience about the roots, origins and history of the 6/8 clave pattern.
http://www.prx.org/pieces/74556
Special Editions
The Latin Perspective special edition series features:
Tributes,Soundtracks,Special Themes and Events, Holiday
Celebrations, and more.
LATIN JAZZ XMAS
this edition features renditions of Xmas classics performed by some of the most revered Latin Jazz artists of our time. http://www.prx.org/pieces/88152-latin-perspective-latin-jazz-xmas-edition
LATIN JAZZ PLAYS JAZZ
Latin Jazz musicians are unique with having something to offer to both jazz and latin jazz audiences.
Not only are they educated, and well versed in the harmonic and rhythm structures that revolve from the Afro-Latin clave and beat, but also in the voicings, harmonic structures and subsitutions of jazz. Many of the Latin Jazz musicians have undeniably encountered the music of the Jazz legends which have inspired them to record their compositions, tastefully adding a Latin flavor to their music while honoring their legacy and providing a new and unique perspective to their classic recordings.
Latin Jazz plays Jazz Latin Jazz plays John Coltrane
Latin Jazz plays Miles Davis
http://www.prx.org/pieces/79552-latin-jazz-plays-miles-davis
Latin Jazz plays Horace Silver Latin Jazz Plays Freddie Hubbard
http://www.prx.org/pieces/79440 http://www.prx.org/pieces/79730
JAZZ GIANTS IN A LATIN MOOD click here to buy this CD
After the initial Cubop /Latin Jazz explosion in the late 40's the music continued to flourish within the Jazz community. Stylistic interchange became the rule as Jazz giants examined the complex crosspatterns layed over a Latin Beat and the harmonically static montuno vamps. This series highlights the music and the musicians who participated in its historical development.
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Part Ihttp://www.prx.org/pieces/77659
Part II
http://www.prx.org/pieces/77679
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Latin Jazz History
A chronological overview of the history and development of Latin Jazz starting with its origins in New York City, Cuba, Latin America and Europe through present time.
Highlighting the early pioneers and innovators who created the music, the celebrated musicians that stood out at various points in the evolution of the music who were pivotal figures in the different eras of the development of the music and were present during the significant turning points of the music.
THE CUBAN DESCARGA
It was during the 50's that Havana's most prominant musicians who played at the tourists clubs after their respective gigs would gather for after hours jam sessions, fusing the improvisations of jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms and musical styles, giving it the name DESCARGA.
This edition of the Latin Perspective - History of Latin Jazz series takes you back to those earlier days of the Descarga era thru its development and into its use in 21century Latin Jazz. With landmark recordings from the early pioners and innovators and contemporary artists who continue the tradition.
http://www.prx.org/pieces/74434-the-cuban-descarga
click here to buy click here to buy
Highlighting the early pioneers and innovators who created the music, the celebrated musicians that stood out at various points in the evolution of the music who were pivotal figures in the different eras of the development of the music and were present during the significant turning points of the music.
THE CUBAN DESCARGA
It was during the 50's that Havana's most prominant musicians who played at the tourists clubs after their respective gigs would gather for after hours jam sessions, fusing the improvisations of jazz with Afro-Cuban rhythms and musical styles, giving it the name DESCARGA.
This edition of the Latin Perspective - History of Latin Jazz series takes you back to those earlier days of the Descarga era thru its development and into its use in 21century Latin Jazz. With landmark recordings from the early pioners and innovators and contemporary artists who continue the tradition.
http://www.prx.org/pieces/74434-the-cuban-descarga
click here to buy click here to buy
All Music
This series will feature all music without interruption
Latin Jazz music of various styles and for different moods.
This will include;
I. Easy listening - Latin Jazz for listening and relaxing.
http://www.prx.org/pieces/78714-easy-listening-latin-jazz-i-a
II. Potpourri - Mixture of various Latin Jazz styles and rhythms.
http://www.prx.org/pieces/79265
III. Mambo/Salsa, Latin Jazz for dancing.
http://www.prx.org/pieces/81300-latin-jazz-for-dancing
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visit the LATIN PERSPECTIVE main blog
Latin Jazz Videos Latin Jazz History Latin jazz artists web sites
Latin Perspective videos Latin Jazz record labels Latin Jazz Festivals
Latin Jazz resources Artist/CD spotlight Articles, news, blogs,etc
LATIN PERSPECTIVE PHOTOS Latin Perspective Music store
Latin Jazz music of various styles and for different moods.
This will include;
I. Easy listening - Latin Jazz for listening and relaxing.
http://www.prx.org/pieces/78714-easy-listening-latin-jazz-i-a
II. Potpourri - Mixture of various Latin Jazz styles and rhythms.
http://www.prx.org/pieces/79265
III. Mambo/Salsa, Latin Jazz for dancing.
http://www.prx.org/pieces/81300-latin-jazz-for-dancing
VIEW MORE LATINPERSPECTIVE BLOGS
visit the LATIN PERSPECTIVE main blog
Latin Jazz Videos Latin Jazz History Latin jazz artists web sites
Latin Perspective videos Latin Jazz record labels Latin Jazz Festivals
Latin Jazz resources Artist/CD spotlight Articles, news, blogs,etc
LATIN PERSPECTIVE PHOTOS Latin Perspective Music store
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