The pianist's middle name was "Valentine" and someone could certainly take a nice swim through the French words in the surname of Eddie Bonnemere. This is all quite suitable musically in terms of a playing career that evolved from the church to the cocktail lounge and then went back to the church, inspired by the combination of sentimentality... [+] Read More

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The full spectrum of Latin American music -- from traditional to contemporary -- has been explored by Los Angeles-based band, Huayucaltia. Blending Andean folk music, jazz, classical and nueva cancion (new song), Huayucaltia continuously stretch the limits of their repertoire. The recipients of a NAIRD (National Association of Independant Record... [+] Read More

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Percussionist Mike Pacheco released a few albums on the Tampa label in the late '50s -- Bongo Session (1955), Bongo Skins (1957), Bongo Date (1957) -- showcasing his bongo skills. He also worked with a number of jazz artists from the time, most notably Stan Kenton and Perez Prado. Pacheco appeared on several Kenton recordings in the late '50s... [+] Read More

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In the 1960s, no one combined more or less equal elements of jazz, Latin music, soul, and funk as well as Henry "Pucho" Brown (b. November 1, 1938). A somewhat forgotten figure until recently, Pucho never achieved the wide recognition of some other Latin jazz performers exploring similar territory, such as Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo, and Cal... [+] Read More

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