The nominees for Best Latin Jazz Recording for the Grammy Awards in 2013 have been announced, and the winners of the Latin Grammys have already been awarded.
This is the best of the rest, the Latin Jazz that you might have missed this year, and there are some stellar performances here. With gratitude to Latin Jazz Network and Latin Jazz Corner, let me encourage you to explore some of the lesser-known and newer artists of Latin Jazz.
Afro Blue Monk – Chembo Corniel Quintet
Casa Versailles – Tumbao Bravo
Beatles Afro Peruvian Jazz Tribute – Richie Zellon
Pacific Mambo Orchestra – Pacific Mambo Orchestra
Conquistador – Ed Byrne’s Latin Jazz Evolution
Lady of the Island – Andrea Brachfeld
Mundo: The World of Jane Bunnett - Jane Bunnett
The Infancia Project - Luis Perdomo
Listen for more great Latin Jazz on Jazz Caliente, Thursdays at 2pm on Mid Day Jazz on 88.5 KPLU!