Our favorite era of Latin jazz is the 60s and 70s, so we selected for you 5 albums that we think are very good and that made us fall in love with the genre at first listen.
1. Ray Barretto - Mr. 007 - Year 1965
Latin Jazz is a musical genre that fuses Afro-Cuban rhythms with elements of American jazz, creating a unique and exciting mix. This fusion combines instruments such as congas, bongos, timbales and trumpets, resulting in a vibrant listening experience.
2._ Cal Tjader - Latin Kick - Year 1959
3._ Willie Bobo - Spanish Grease - 1965
This genre's ability to unite different musical traditions enriches its sound, highlighting Latin America's rich cultural heritage in a captivating way. The contagious energy and improvisation characteristic of jazz make Latin Jazz a genre that goes beyond cultural borders, offering listeners a fascinating sound journey full of vitality.
4._ Dorothy Ashby - Afro-Harping - 1968
5._ Cal Tjader & Eddie Palmieri - Year 1966
Visit our catalog and find records of the same genre available to listen to on your turntable, Latin jazz is one of those genres that will always sound very smooth and rich to the ear.