Jazz Instrument, Latin Music Product Reviews and Prices

Encanto * by Sergio Mendes

When it came to popularizing Brazilian pop in America (and the world) during the 1960s, Sergio Mendes was in the forefront. While the torch has been ...

1 review

"SERGIO MENDES & WILL.I.AM JOIN FORCES WITH A WINNER"
Reviewed by mike.holmes on Jul 17, 2008
Listen to the "old pro" Sergio Mendes prove how young his mind for music is.

Bolivia/Under Fire by Gato Barbieri

2 LPs on 1 CD: BOLIVIA (1973)/UNDER FIRE (1971). Personnel: Gato Barbieri (vocals, tenor saxophone, flute); Lonnie Liston Smith (piano, electric ...

1 review

"The Original Latin Jazz!"
Reviewed by vicfar on Feb 14, 2005
Gato at his best, Latin Jazz at its VERY best

$12 - $70

from 2 stores

Salsa Caliente by Bobby Shew

Personnel: Bobby Shew (trumpet, flugelhorn); Justo Almario (tenor saxophone, flute); Sal Cracchiolo (trumpet, flugelhorn); Arturo Velasco (trombone); ...

$11 - $15

from 2 stores

Paseo by Gonzalo Rubalcaba

Personnel: Gonzalo Rubalcaba (piano, keyboards, percussion); Felipe Lamoglia (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Jose Armando Gola ...

1 review

"Shed your shackles, and swing, Gonzalo!"
Reviewed by triniman on Nov 25, 2004
The promise of his enormous talent has not been fully realized here.

$6 - $10

from 2 stores

Esperanza * by Esperanza Spalding

The sophomore release from bassist, vocalist, and composer Esperanza Spalding blends Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and post-bop jazz with a keen ear for ...

2 reviews

"Esperanza - Because Talent beats a Haircut!"
Reviewed by shopaholic_man on Mar 11, 2011
Wow!� Why hadn't I heard of Esperanza Spalding before? Go get this and listen to some awesome jazz.

Beyond Standards * by Wilson "Chembo" Corniel, Jr.

Personnel: Andrea Brachfeld, Wilson "Chembo" Corniel, Jr. (flute, piccolo, zambona, piano); Steve Turre (trombone); Hilton Ruiz (piano). Audio Mixer: ...

$6

from 2 stores

Para Todos by Poncho Sanchez

Personnel: Poncho Sanchez (vocals, congas, percussion); Scott Martin (alto & tenor saxophones); Eddie Harris (tenor saxophone); Sal Cracchio ...

$5 - $12

from 3 stores

The Definitive Vince Guaraldi by Vince Guaraldi

Personnel: Vince Guaraldi (piano). Liner Note Author: Doug Ramsey. As part of the Fantasy DEFINITIVE series, pianist and composer Vince Guaraldi is ...

1 review

"VINCE GUARALDI: EXTRAORDINARY JAZZ ARTIST"
Reviewed by mike.holmes on Feb 23, 2010
Think of "Peanuts" when you hear the name "Vince Guaraldi".� His musical output was far greater than just Peanuts.