Your favourite Latin jazz records since the 1970s

[mikeweil]

Another excellent example of her "Jazz Latino". Hard to find, but worth it. This really combines the best of two worlds beyond common musical formulas.

[DMP]

From the mid-‘90’s - the Estrada Brothers, “Get Out Of My Way” (Milestone). 

[Teasing the Korean]

Does anyone else share my aversion to the close miking of Latin percussion that came into vogue by the mid-1970s or so?  I much prefer the open room sound of percussion that is heard on Latin records from the 1950s and 60s.  This has always been a stumbling block for me in checking out Latin records from more recent decades.  

[JSngry]

Sitcoms shot on video. Not a problem here, just a different perspective on the experience, adjust accordingly.

[Teasing the Korean]

28 minutes ago, JSngry said:

Sitcoms shot on video. Not a problem here, just a different perspective on the experience, adjust accordingly.

The close-miking technique works well for me with certain genres of 70s music, but not others.  It works on Latin funk, for example.

I would be interested to know of any more recent-ish Latin jazz records or producers using an open room sound.

 

[mikeweil]

2 hours ago, Teasing the Korean said:

Does anyone else share my aversion to the close miking of Latin percussion that came into vogue by the mid-1970s or so?  I much prefer the open room sound of percussion that is heard on Latin records from the 1950s and 60s.  This has always been a stumbling block for me in checking out Latin records from more recent decades.  

I'm with you in that respect! Drums need a good sounding room.

[Teasing the Korean]

6 minutes ago, mikeweil said:

I'm with you in that respect! Drums need a good sounding room.

Agreed!  Do you know of any Latin jazz records from more recent decades that have taken an open room approach?

[mikeweil]

This is real good! I've never heard Barbieri play better!

[JSngry]

From 2005:

First "description" that comes to mind is something shallow like "M-Base with clave", but that's not...accurate.

This record, though, IS good. Check it out!

Personnel -

• Yosvany Terry Cabrera: saxophone
• Avishai Cohen: trumpet
• Mike Moreno: guitar
• Luis Perdomo: piano
• Hans Glawishnig: bass
• James Genus: bass
• Yunior Terry Cabrera: bass
• Pedro Martinez: percussion
• Dafnis Prieto: drums
• Jeff "Tain" Watts: drums

 

Ok, it's not all "Latin Jazz". But when it is, it IS.

[Rabshakeh]

Looks pretty intriguing…

is he the same Yosvany Terry who did the excellent Today’s Opinion?

Just re-read this thread. It covers a lot of ground. Some great Latin jazz recommendations, forward thinking Norteno accordion jams and southern rock horrors.

Edited April 29, 2022 by Rabshakeh

[JSngry]

same guy.

[mikeweil]

On 11.7.2021 at 8:44 PM, Teasing the Korean said:

Do you know of any Latin jazz records from more recent decades that have taken an open room approach?

Oh that's hard one to answer. 

[Gheorghe]

I think I remember that somewhere in the 80´s a lot of people liked Paquito d´Rivera´s "Explosion". Some people I knew had that album and I copied it on tape and if I played the tape for parties with friends or drivin with some folks with the car, they all liked it, also people who otherwise don´t listen to "jazz". 
In my case it had that "wow" effect on first and second listening . I had known Paquito from his playing with Diz so he already had a name. 
 

[mikeweil]

On 11.7.2021 at 8:44 PM, Teasing the Korean said:

Do you know of any Latin jazz records from more recent decades that have taken an open room approach?

I found a few, maybe there is something for you among them.

David Chesky produced a few albums with one point recording in his favourite venue, St.Peter's church in New York:

The three congueros with tres, bass, vocals, and claves, more like Son.

With horns, Chocolate Armenteros, Phi Woods, Jimmy Bosch, Mario Rivera - Chocolate's sweet tone is perfectly captured. It features some old Latin Jazz warhorses.

Rather experimental, but falls into the category.

No idea why this one was still missing in my collection. I ordered a copy.

Just ordered this one, too!

Some Paquito D'Rivera, too, but I haven't heard these:

Edited May 22, 2022 by mikeweil

[Bluesnik]

50 minutes ago, mikeweil said:

Great cover, by the eway.

[mikeweil]

On 11.7.2021 at 8:44 PM, Teasing the Korean said:

Do you know of any Latin jazz records from more recent decades that have taken an open room approach?

I think this Tito Puente CD is a one point recording:

If you can't find a cheap copy, send me a PM. There is a compilation on the sae label with 15 more minutes mfrom this ession that I also have.

Edited May 23, 2022 by mikeweil

[Teasing the Korean]

On 5/21/2022 at 5:48 PM, mikeweil said:

I found a few, maybe there is something for you among them.

Thanks for sharing these!

[Teasing the Korean]

The YouTube algorithm gave me "Sweet Cherry Pie" by Hilton Ruiz, and I must say, the YouTube algorithm is doing a great job!  It sounds like a groovy Verve track from the 1960s.

 

Edited May 28, 2022 by Teasing the Korean

[mikeweil]

11 hours ago, Teasing the Korean said:

The YouTube algorithm gave me "Sweet Cherry Pie" by Hilton Ruiz, and I must say, the YouTube algorithm is doing a great job!  It sounds like a groovy Verve track from the 1960s.

 

That track is from this LP, one of his last. That mellow tenor sax is Chico Freeman! Sounds interesting!

Edited May 29, 2022 by mikeweil

[JSngry]

That's like a separated at birth and raised in different rooms Eddie Harris cut. And I mean that as a compliment!