Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz stylings come together on “Putumayo presents: Latin Jazz” (2007), a lively collection of songs by many of the masters of Latin jazz.
One of the most familiar jazz genres, Latin jazz has achieved global popularity since big bands in the 1940s and 50s started incorporating Afro-Cuban sounds into their arrangements.
No single disc could possibly provide a comprehensive overview of Latin jazz, but Putumayo's collections never aim for academic credential, anyway. When you have artists ranging from Machito to Tito Puente, Poncho Sanchez to Manny Oquendo, Eddie Palmieri to Ray Barretto, well, you're not going to go far wrong.
This mixture of Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz stylings is a cracking good collection.
Various Artists
Putumayo presents: Latin Jazz
2007
CD / 2007 / 320Kbps
Tracklist:
1. Congo Mulence - Machito
2. El Sabroson - Poncho Sanchez
3. Rumdrum - Tomas R. Einarsson
4. Cha Cha Cha - Tito Puente
5. La Clave, Maraca Y Guiro - Chico Alvarez
6. Summertime - Ray Barretto
7. Steppin' With T.P. - Hilton Ruiz
8. Cuando Se Acabara - Manny Oquendo & Libre
9. Trompeta En Montuno - Chocolate Armenteros
10. Guajira Dubois - The Bryan Lynch/Eddie Palmieri Project
Various Artists / Putumayo presents: Latin Jazz / 2007