Latin Jazz
Alex Acuña (1944 )
- Gifts [2022, Le Coq], B+(**)
Afro Bop Alliance [2007 ]
- Una Más [2010, OA2], B+(*)
Afro-Blue Persuasion [1967 ]
- Live at Haight Levels: Volume One [1967, Tramp], B+(**)
- Live at Haight Levels: Volume Two [1967, Tramp], B+(**)
Afro Latin Vintage Orchestra [2009 ]
- Pulsion [2014, Ubiquity], B+(***)
Raul Agraz
- Between Brothers [20132015, OA2], B
Juan Álamo
- Juan Álamo & Marimjazzia: Ruta Panoramica [2016, Summit], B+(**)
Jorge Albuquerque
- w/Marcos Amorim, Rafael Barata: Revolving Landscapes [2007, Adventure Music], B+(**)
Gabriel Alegria (1970 )
- Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet: Ciudad de Los Reyes [2012, Saponegro], B+(***)
- The Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet: 10 [2015, Zoho], B+(***)
- Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet: Diablo en Brooklyn [2017, Saponegro], A
- Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet: Social Distancing [2020, Saponegro], B+(**)
Fabian Almazan (1984 )
- Personalities [2011, Biophilia], B+(*)
- Alcanza [2017, Biophilia], B
- Fabian Almazan Trio: This Land Abounds With Life [2018, Biophilia], B+(*)
Livio Almeida
- The Brasilia Sessions [2024, Zoho], B+(**)
Helio Alves (1966 )
- Brazilian Trio: w/Duduka Da Fonseca, Nilson Matta: Forests [2007, Zoho], B+(***)
- Brazilian Trio: w/Duduka Da Fonseca, Nilson Matta: Constelação [2011, Motéma], B+(*)
Gino Amato
- Latin Crossroads [2024, Ovation], B+(*)
Marcos Amorim
- Sete Capelas (Seven Chapels) [2005, Adventure Music], B+(**)
- Portraits [2009, Adventure Music], B+(**)
Brian Andres
- San Francisco [2013, Bacalao], B+(**)
- w/The Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel: This Could Be That [2015, Bacalao], B+(*)
- Brian Andres Trio Latino: Mayan Suite [2019, Bacalao], B+(*)
Marcos Ariel (1964 )
- 4 Friends [2007, Tenure], B+(**)
Antonio Arnedo
- Colombia [2000, Adventure Music], B+(***)
Pablo Aslan
- Avantango [2003, Zoho], B+(**)
- Buenos Aires Tango Standards [2006, Zoho], A
- Tango Grill [2010, Zoho], B+(***)
- Piazzolla in Brooklyn and the Rebirth of Jazz Tango [2011, Soundbrush], B+(**)
Ricardo Bacelar
- Concerto Para Moviola: Ao Vivo [2015, Bacelar], B+(*)
Cyro Baptista (1950 )
- Banquet of the Spirits [2008, Tzadik], B
- Infinito [2009, Tzadik], B
- Banquet of the Spirits: Caym: The Book of Angels Volume 17 [2010, Tzadik], B+(**)
Carlos Barbosa-Lima (1944 )
- Carioca [2005, Zoho], B+(*)
- Merengue [2009, Zoho], B+(**)
- w/The Havana String Quartet: Leo Brouwer: Beatlerianas [2012, Zoho], C+
Lary Barilleau (1958 )
- Carmen's Mambo [20092010, OA2], B
Ray Barretto (19292006)
- Acid [1968, Fania], A
- Time Was, Time Is [2004, O+ Music], B+(***)
- Standards Rican-ditioned [2005, Zoho], B+(*)
Corina Bartra
- Afro Peruvian New Trends Orchestra: Cosmic Synchronicities [2023, Blue Spiral], B+(***)
Ignacio Berroa (1953 )
- Codes [2006, Blue Note], A
- Straight Ahead From Havana [2017, Codes Drum Music], B+(**)
T.K. Blue
- Latin Bird [2010, Motéma], B+(**)
- A Warm Embrace [2013, Blujazz], B
Willie Bobo (193483)
- Bobo Motion [1967, Verve], B
- Lost & Found [196978, Concord Picante], B
Luis Bonilla (1965 )
- I Talking Now! [2008, NJCO/Planet Arts], B+(*)
- Twilight [2010, Planet Arts/Now Jazz Consortium], B+(**)
Federico Britos
- Voyage [2010, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Ed Byrne
- Conquistador [2012, Blue Truffle Music], B+(**)
Calle Loiza Jazz Project
- There Will Never Be Another You [2019, self-released], B+(**)
Candido Camero (1921 )
- w/Al Cohn: Candido Featuring Al Cohn [1956, Verve], B+
Havana Carbo
- Through a Window . . . Like a Dream [2006, MODL Music], B+(*)
Tito Carrillo (1996 )
- Opening Statement [2011, Origin], B+(*)
- Urbanessence [2021, Origin], B+(*)
Gustavo Casenave (1971 )
- Tango Casenave [2012, Watch Craft Music], B+(*)
Edmar Castañeda (1978 )
- Entre Cuerdas [2009, ArtistShare], B+(**)
- Double Portion [2012, Arpa y Voz], B+(**)
- Edmar Castañeda World Ensemble: Viento Sur [2023, self-released], B+(***)
Mario Castro (1988 )
- Estrella de Mar / Promotional Edition [2014, Interrobang], B
Oscar Castro-Neves (1940 )
- All One [2006, Mack Avenue], B+(**)
- Live at Blue Note Tokyo [2009, Zoho], B+(*)
Leonardo E.M. Cioglia
- Contos [2008, Quizamba Music], B+(**)
Vidal Colmenares (1952 )
- . . . Otro Llano [2007, Cacao Musica], B+(***)
Frank Colón (1951 )
- Latin Lounge [2019, Technoprimal Music], B+(**)
Chembo Corniel
- Artistas, Músicas Y Poetas [2023, Chemboro], B+(***)
Ivanna Cuesta
- A Letter to the Earth [2023, Orenda], A
Duduka Da Fonseca (1951 )
- Samba Jazz in Black and White [2005, Zoho], B+(**)
- Samba Jazz Jazz Samba [2009, Anzic], B+(*)
- w/Quarteto Universal: Yes!!! [2022, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Olegario Diaz
- Aleph in Chromatic [2015, SteepleChase], B+(**)
- I Remember Chet [2017, SteepleChase], B+(***)
The Dominican Jazz Project
- The Dominican Jazz Project [2015, Summit], B+(*)
- Desde Lejos [20202021, Summit], B+(*)
Dos Santos
- Logos [2018, International Anthem], B+(*)
- City of Mirrors [2021, International Anthem], B+(*)
Paquito D'Rivera (1948 )
- Who's Smokin? [1991, Candid], B
- A Night in Englewood [1993, Messidor], B
- Funk Tango [2006, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- Tango Jazz: Live at Lincoln Center [2010, Sunnyside], A
- Panamericana Suite [2010, MCG Jazz], B+(*)
- Song for Maura [2012, Paquito/Sunnyside], B+(**)
- Jazz Meets the Classics [2012, Paquito/Sunnyside], B
- w/Quinteto Cimarron: Aires Tropicales [2012, Paquito/Sunnyside], B
- Paquito and Manzanero [2016, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Hilario Durán (1953 )
- Motion [2010, Alma], B+(***)
- Hilario Duran and His Latin Jazz Big Band: Cry Me a River [2023, Alma], B+(**)
Gabriel Espinosa
- From Yucatan to Rio [2009, Zoho], B
- Bossas and Boleros [2022, Zoho], B
Oscar Feldman (1961 )
- Oscar E Familia [2009, Sunnyside], B+(***)
Marco Figueira
- Brazilliance [2004, Blue Toucan], B
Sammy Figueroa (1948 )
- The Magician [2007, Savant], B
- Something for a Memory (Busco Tu Recuerdo) [2022, Ashé], B+(**)
Román Filiú
- Musae [2010, Dafnison], B+(*)
- Quarteria [2018, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Clare Fischer Latin Jazz Big Band
- ¡Intenso! [2016, Clavo], B+(**)
Roberto Fonseca (1975 )
- Akokan [2008, Enja/Justin Time], B+(*)
- La Gran Diversión [2023, Wagram Music/3ème Bureau], B+(**)
Fidel Fourneyron
- ¿Que Vola? [2019, No Format], B+(***)
Carlos Franzetti (1948 )
- Film Noir [2008, Sunnyside], C
- Mambo Tango [2009, Sunnyside], B
- w/Allison Brewster Franzetti: Alborada [2011, Amapola], B
- Pierrot et Colombine [2012, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Amaro Freitas (1991 )
- Y'Y [2024, Psychic Hotline], B+(**)
Ricardo Gallo (1978 )
- Urdimbres y Maranas [2007, Ladistrito], B+(*)
- Tierra de Nadie: The Great Fine Line [2009, Clean Feed], B+(***)
Fernando Garcia
- Guasábara Puerto Rico [2017, Zoho], B+(*)
Socrates Garcia
- Socrates Garcia Latin Jazz Orchestra: Back Home [2015, Summit], B
Pedro Giraudo
- El Viaje [2008, PGM], B
- Córdoba [2010, Zoho], B+(*)
- Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet: Impulso Tanguero [2021, Tiger Turn], B
Edsel Gomez (1962 )
- Cubist Music [2005, Zoho], B+(**)
Benito Gonzalez
- w/Gerry Gibbs, Essiet Okon Essiet: Passion Reverence Transcendence: The Music of McCoy Tyner [2016, Whaling City Sound], B+(***)
Rubén González (19202003)
- Introducing . . . Rubén González [1997, World Circuit], A
- Chanchullo [2000, Elektra], B+
Carlos Henriquez (1979 )
- The Bronx Pyramid [2015, Blue Engine], B+(**)
- Dizzy Con Clave: Live From Dizzy's Club Coca Cola [2018, RodBros Music], B+(**)
- The South Bronx Story [2021, Tiger Turn], B+(***)
- A Nuyorican Tale [2023, self-released], B+(**)
Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez (1963 )
- Italuba [2004, Pimienta], B+
- Italuba II [2007, Cacao Musica], B+(**)
Oscar Hernández
- w/Alma Libre: The Art of Latin Jazz [2016, Origin], B+(**)
- w/Alma Libre: Visión [2022, Ovation], B+(*)
Nachito Herrera
- Bembé en Mi Casa [2005, FS Music], B+(**)
Fernando Huergo
- Provinciano [2006, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Adrian Iaies (1960 )
- w/Michael Zisman: Vals de la 81st & Columbus [2008, Sunnyside], B+(***)
- A Child's Smile [2010, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Juan Ibarra
- NauMay [2018, self-released], B+(*)
Irakere [1973 ]
- Grupo Irakere: Grupo Irakere [1976, Mr Bongo], A
- Irakere [1978, Columbia], A
- The Best of Irakere [197879, Columbia/Legacy], B+(***)
- La Collección Cubana [(1998), Music Club], B
Josean Jacobo
- Herencia Criolla [2022, self-released], B+(**)
La Pingo's Orquesta
- w/Todd Clouser: Midwest / Bajio [2020, Ropeadope Sur], B+(*)
La Orquesta Sinfonietta
- Canto América [2015, Patois], B
Harold López-Nussa (1983 )
- El País de las Maravillas [2010, World Village], B+(**)
- New Day [2013, Jazz Village], B+(***)
- Timba a la Americana [2023, Blue Note], B+(**)
Machito (191284)
- Cubop City [194950, Tumbao], B+
- Ritmo Caliente [194151, Proper, 4 CD], B+(**)
- Mambo Mucho Mambo: The Complete Columbia Masters [195157, Columbia/Legacy], A
- Vacation at the Concord [1958, Verve], B
Mambo Legends Orchestra
- ¡Ten Cuidao! Watch Out! [2011, Zoho, 2CD], B+(***)
Jaime Mancera
- Mancera #5 [2015, self-released], B+(**)
Hector Martignon
- Refugee [2007, Zoho], B+(*)
Pedrito Martinez (1973 )
- The Pedrito Martinez Group [2013, Motéma], B
- Habana Dreams [2016, Motéma], B+(*)
Mas Que Nada
- Sea Journey [2017, Blujazz], B
Nilson Matta
- Copacabana [2008, Zoho], B+(***)
- w/Roni Ben-Hur: Mojave [2011, Motéma], B+(***)
- East Side Rio Drive [2014, World Blue], B+(*)
Francisco Mela (1968 )
- Melao [2005, AYVA], B+(***)
- Cirio: Live at the Blue Note [2007, Half Note], A
- Tree of Life [2010, Half Note], B+(*)
- Fe [2016, self-released], B+(**)
- MPT Trio Volume 1 [2020, 577 Records], B+(**)
- w/Matthew Shipp, William Parker: Music Frees Our Souls: Vol. 1 [2020, 577 Records], B+(***)
- w/Cooper-Moore, William Parker: Music Frees Our Souls Vol. 2 [2020, 577 Records], B+(***)
- Motions Vol. 1 [2021, 577 Records], B+(***)
- w/Zoe Amba: Causa Y Efecto Vol. 1 [2021, 577 Records], B+(***)
Pablo Menéndez (1966 )
- Havana Blues Mambo [2005, Zoho], B
- I'll See You in Cuba [2009, Zoho], B+(*)
Hendrik Meurkens (1957 )
- Amazon River [2005, Blue Toucan], B
- New York Samba Jazz Quintet [2005, Zoho], B+(**)
- Sambatropolis [2007, Zoho], B
- Samba to Go! [2008, Zoho], B
- Harmonicus Rex [2010, Height Advantage], B+(*)
- w/Gabriel Espinosa: Celebrando [2012, Zoho], C+
Carlos Michelini
- Charactera Below Zero [2003, Fresh Sound World Jazz], B+
Guilherme Monteiro (1971 )
- Air [2005, Bju'ecords], B+(*)
Airto Moreira (1941 )
- Fingers [1973, CTI/Masterworks Jazz], B
Gary Morgan
- Felicidade (Happiness) [2007, CAP], B
Alberto Nacif
- Aguankó: Elemental [2012, RKO], B+(***)
- Aguankó: Invisible [2015, Aguankó Music], B+(**)
- Aguankó: Latin Jazz Christmas in Havana [2016, Aguankó], B
- Aguankó: Pattern Recognition [2018, Aguankó], B+(**)
Alfredo Naranjo
- Y El Guajeo [2007, Cacao Musica], B
Negroni's Trio [2003 ]
- Piano / Drums / Bass [2004, Universal Latino], B+
- Just Three [2010, Mojito], B+(*)
- On the Way [2012, AA], B+(**)
Jovino Santos Neto (1954 )
- Roda Carioca (Rio Circle) [2005, Adventure Music], B+(**)
- w/Weber Iago: Live at Caramoor [2007, Adventure Music], B+(*)
- Adventure Music Piano Masters Series Vol. 4 [2007, Adventure Music], B
- Alma do Nordeste (Soul of the Northeast) [2008, Adventure Music], B+(**)
- Vejao O Som / See the Sound [20092010, Adventure Music, 2 CD], B+(**)
- Current [2010, Adventure Music], B+(*)
Guillermo Nojechowicz
- El Eco With Guillermo Nojechowicz: Puerto de Buenos Aires 1933 [2017, Zoho], B+(*)
Ray Obiedo (1952 )
- Latin Jazz Project Vol. 1 [2016, Rhythmus], B+(**)
Luis Mario Ochoa
- Cimarrón [2005, Cuban Music Productions], B+(*)
Arturo O'Farrill (1960 )
- Live in Brooklyn [2005, Zoho], B
- w/Jazz at Lincoln Center's Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra: Noche Inolvidable [2005, Palmetto], B
- Song for Chico [2006, Zoho], B+(**)
- Wonderful Discovery [2007, MEII], B+(*)
- w/Claudia Acuña: In These Shoes [2008, Zoho], B+(*)
- Risa Negra [2009, Zoho], B+(*)
- w/The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra: 40 Acres and a Burro [2010, Zoho], B
- w/The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra: The Offense of the Drum [2014, Motéma Music], B+(**)
- Cuba: The Conversation Continues [2014, Motema Music, 2CD], B+(***)
- Boss Level [2013, Zoho], B+(*)
- w/Chucho Valdés: Familia: Tribute to Bebo and Chico [2017, Motéma, 2CD], B+(**)
- w/The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra: Four Questions [2020, Zoho], B
- w/The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra: Dreaming in Lions [2021, Blue Note], B+(**)
- Legacies [2023, Blue Note], B+(*)
Chico O'Farrill (19212001)
- Pure Emotion [1995, Milestone], B+
- The Heart of a Legend [1999, Milestone], B+
César Orozco (1980 )
- César Orozco and Kamarata Jazz: No Limits for Tumbao [2015, Alfi], B+(**)
Aruán Ortiz (1973 )
- w/Antoine Roney: Alameda [2006, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
- Orbiting [2011, Fresh Sound New Talent], B+(**)
- w/The Camerata Urbana Ensemble: Santiarican Blues Suite [2011, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- w/Eric Revis, Gerald Cleaver: Hidden Voices [2015, Intakt], B+(***)
- Cub(an)ism: Piano Solo [2016, Intakt], B+(**)
- Live in Zürich [2016, Intakt], B+(***)
- w/Andrew Cyrille, Mauricio Herrera: Inside Rhythmic Falls [2019, Intakt], A
- Aruán Ortiz Trio: Serranías: Sketchbook for Piano Trio [2022, Intakt], B+(***)
- Pastor's Paradox [2022, Clean Feed], A
The Oscuro Quintet
- Music for Tango Ensemble [2010, Big Round], B+(*)
Juan Andrés Ospina
- Juan Andrés Ospina Big Band: Tramontana [2017, self-released], B
Eddie Palmieri (1936 )
- Palmas [1994, Elektra/Asylum], A
- Ritmo Caliente [2004, Concord], A
- Listen Here! [2005, Concord], B+(**)
- Sabiduría / Wisdom [2012, Ropeadope], B+(***)
- Full Circle [2018, Ropedaope], B+(***)
Hermeto Pascoal (1936 )
- w/Grupo Vice Versa: Viajando Com O Som: The Lost 1976 Vice Versa Session [1976, Far Out], B+(**)
João Paulo
- Memórias de Quem [2006, Clean Feed], B
Luis Perdomo (1971 )
- Focus Point [2004, RKM], B+
- Universal Mind [2010, RKM], B+(**)
- Luis Perdomo and Controlling Ear Unit: Twenty-Two [2015, Hot Tone Music], B+(**)
- Montage [2015, Hot Tone Music], B+(*)
- Spirits and Warriors [2016, Criss Cross], B+(**)
Sergio Pereira
- Swingando [2016, self-released], B+(*)
- Finesse [2022, Sedajazz], B+(*)
Vanderlei Pereira
- Vanderlei Pereira and Blindfold Test: Vision for Rhythm [2020, Jazzheads], B+(*)
Alain Pérez (1977 )
- En El Aire [2005, AYVA], B
Christian Perez
- Anima Mundi [2015, CPM], B
Chico Pinheiro
- w/Anthony Wilson: Nova [2008, Goat Hill], B
- There's a Storm Inside [2009, Sunnyside], C+
Portinho
- Vinho do Porto [2008, MCG Jazz], B+(*)
Chano Pozo (191548)
- El Tambor de Cuba [193953, Tumbao, 3 CD], A
Dafnis Prieto (1974 )
- About the Monks [2004, Zoho], B
- Absolute Quintet [2005, Zoho], B+(*)
- Taking the Soul for a Walk [2007, Dafnison], B
- Live at Jazz Standard NYC [2009, Dafnison Music], B+(**)
- w/Jason Lindner, Kokayi: Proverb Trio [2012, Dafnison Music], B+(**)
- Dafnis Prieto Big Band: Back to the Sunset [2018, Dafnison], B+(***)
- Dafnis Prieto Sextet: Transparency [2020, Dafnison Music], B+(*)
- w/Luciana Souza: Cantar [2021, Dafnison Music], B+(***)
Tito Puente (19232000)
- Cuban Carnival [1955, BMG], B+
- Cubarama: Let's Cha Cha [1956, RCA], B+
- Dance Mania [1957, RCA], A
- Dance Mania Vol. 2 [1960, RCA], B+(***)
- Dance Mania [Legacy Edition] [195660, RCA/Legacy, 2 CD], A
- The Essential Tito Puente [194963, RCA/Legacy, 2 CD], A
- Live at the 1977 Monterey Jazz Festival [1977, Monterey Jazz Festival], B+(*)
- Oye Como Va: The Dance Collection [198296, Concord], B
- The Best of Tito Puente (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [199199, Hip-O], B+
Jose Luis "Changuito" Quintana (1948 )
- Telegrafía Sin Hilo [2005, Cacao Musica], B+(**)
Juan Carlos Quintero
- Las Cumbias . . . Las Guitarras [19972006, Inner Knot], B+(**)
- Joy to the World [2007, Tenure], B
RG Royal Sound Orchestra
Ron Rieder
- Latin Jazz Sessions [2023, self-released], B+(***)
Ritmos Unidos
- Ritmos Unidos [2014, Patois], B+(**)
Little Johnny Rivero
- Music in Me [2016, Truth Revolution], B+(***)
Jose Rizo
- Jose Rizo's Mongorama: Mariposas Cantan [20182019, Saungu], B+(**)
Alfredo Rodriguez (19362005)
- Cuba Linda [1996, Hannibal], B+(**)
Alfredo Rodriguez (1985 )
- Sounds of Space [2012, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
- The Invasion Parade [2014, Mack Avenue], B+(*)
- Tocororo [2015, Mack Avenue/Qwest], B+(**)
- w/Pedrito Martinez: Duologue [2019, Mack Avenue], B+(***)
Mauricio J. Rodriguez
- Luz [2021, self-released], B
Pete Rodríguez (1969 )
- El Alquimista / The Alchemist [2008, Conde Music], B+(*)
Roberto Juan Rodriguez
- El Danzon de Moises [2002, Tzadik], A
- Baila! Gitano Baila! [2004, Tzadik], A
- Timba Talmud [2009, Tzadik], A
- The First Basket [2009, Tzadik], B+(***)
The Rodriguez Brothers
- Conversations [2006, Savant], B
- Reunited: Live at Dizzy's Club [2022, RodBros Music], B+(*)
Kalí Rodríguez-Peña
- Mélange [2019, Truth Revolution], A
Gonzalo Rubalcaba (1963 )
- The Blessing [1991, Blue Note], A
- Inner Voyage [1998, Blue Note], B
- Supernova [2000, Blue Note], B+
- Paseo [2004, Blue Note], A
- Solo [2005, Blue Note], B+(*)
- Avatar [2007, Blue Note], B+(**)
- XXI Century [2011, 5Pasion, 2CD], B+(***)
- Volcán: Volcán [2013, 5Pasion], B+(***)
- w/Aymée Nuviola: Viento Y Tiempo: Live at the Blue Note Tokyo [2019, Top Stop Music], A
- w/Aymée Nuviola: Live in Marciac [2021, 5Passion], B+(**)
- w/Trio D'ÉTÉ: Turning Point [2022, 5Passion], B+(***)
- Borrowed Flowers [2023, Top Stop Music], B+(**)
Hilton Ruiz (19522006)
- Piano Man [1975, Steeplechase], B+
- Strut [1988, Novus], B+
- A Moment's Notice [1991, Novus], A
- Heroes [1993, Telarc], B
Glauco Sagebin
- w/Santi Debriano, Paulo Braga: When Baden Meets Trane [2004, Blue Toucan], B+
Felipe Salles
- South American Suite [2006, Curare], B+(**)
- Departure [2011, Tapestry], B+(**)
- Ugandan Suite [2013, Tapestry], B+(***)
- The Reunion Project: Veranda [2016, Tapestry], B+(**)
- Felipe Salles Interconnections Ensemble: The New Immigrant Experience: Music Inspired by Conversations With Dreamers [2019, Tapestry, 2CD], B+(*)
- w/Zaccai Curtis, Avery Sharpe, Jonathan Barber: Tiyo's Songs of Life [2021, Tapestry], A
- Felipe Salles Interconnections Ensemble: Home Is Here [2022, Tapestry], B+(**)
Emiliano Sampaio (1984 )
- Emiliano Sampaio Jazz Symphonic Orchestra: We Have a Dream [2022, Alessa], B+(**)
Bobby Sanabria (1957 )
- Big Band Urban Folktales [2007, Jazzheads], B+(**)
- Kenya Revisited Live!!! [2008, Jazzheads], B+(**)
- Tito Puente Masterworks Live!!! [2008, Jazzheads], B+(***)
- Multiverse [2011, Jazzheads], B+(***)
- West Side Story: Reimagined [2017, Jazzheads, 2CD], B
- Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band: Vox Humana [2023, Jazzheads], B+(***)
Poncho Sanchez (1951 )
- Do It! [2005, Concord Picante], B+
- Raise Your Hand [2007, Concord Picante], B
- w/Terence Blanchard: Chano Y Dizzy! [2011, Concord Picante], B+(**)
- Trane's Delight [2019, Concord Picante], B+(*)
Arturo Sandoval (1949 )
- w/Chucho Valdes: Straight Ahead [1988, Jazz House], B
- Swingin' [1996, GRP], B
- Live at the Blue Note [2004, Half Note, CD+DVD], B
- Rumba Palace [2007, Telarc], B
- Dear Diz (Every Day I Think of You) [2012, Concord], B+(*)
- Live at Yoshi's [2015, ALFI], B+(*)
Mongo Santamaria (19222003)
- Skin on Skin: The Mongo Santamaria Anthology [195895, Rhino, 2 CD], B+
Janine Santana
- Soft as Granite [2008, NiNi], B+(**)
Daniel Santiago
- On the Way [2005, Adventure Music], B+(*)
- Metropole [2009, Adventure Music], B+(*)
John Santos (1955 )
- The John Santos Sextet: Art of the Descarga [20112015, Smithsonian Folkways], B+(***)
Vittor Santos
- Renewed Impressions [2005, Adventure Music], A
São Paulo Underground [2006 ]
- Tres Cabeças Loucuras [2011, Cuneiform], A
- Beija Flors Velho E Sujo [2013, Cuneiform], B+(*)
- Cantos Invisiveis [2016, Cuneiform], B+(**)
Marty Sheller (1940 )
- Why Deny [2007, PVR], B+(*)
Flavio Silva
- Eko [2024, Break Free], B+(**)
Marcos Silva (1954 )
- Brasil: From Head to Toe [2019, Green Egg], B
Marlon Simon
- In Case You Missed It [2006, Jazzheads], B+(*)
Miró Henry Sobrer
- Two of Swords [2022, Patois], B+(**)
Emilio Solla
- Emilio Solla Tango Jazz Orchestra: Puertos: Music From International Waters [2019, Avantango], B+(**)
- w/Antonio Lizana: El Siempre Mar [2023, Tiger Turn], B+(*)
Sonando
- Tres [2006, Origin], B+(**)
Sonido Isleño
- Vive Jazz! [2005, Tresero], B+(***)
Sonido Solar
- Eddie Palmieri Presents Sonido Solar [2022, Truth Revolution], B+(**)
Omar Sosa (1965 )
- Across the Divide: A Tale of Rhythm & Ancestry [2008, Half Note], B+(*)
- w/Joo Kraus, Gustavo Ovalle: JOG [2015, Otá], A
- w/Paolo Fresu, Jaques Morelenbaum, Natacha Atlas: Eros [2016, Otá], B+(*)
- w/Seckou Keita: Transparent Water [2017, World Village], B+(*)
- w/Seckou Keita: Suba [2021, Bendigedig], B+(**)
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
- Imágenes Latinas [2021, Ovation], B+(*)
- Swing Forever [20232024, Ovation], B+(**)
Jonathan Suazo (1989 )
- Ricano [2023, Ropeadope], B+(***)
Benjamin Taubkin
- Piano Masters Series Vol. 1 [2007, Adventure Music], B+(**)
- w/Sérgio Reze, Zeca Assumpção, Joatan Nascimento: Trio + 1 [2009, Adventure Music], B+(**)
- w/Adriano Adewale: The Vortex Sessions [2010, Adventure Music], B+(*)
Yosvany Terry [Cabrera] (1972 )
- Metamorphosis [2005, Ewe], B+(**)
- Today's Opinion [2011, Criss Cross], A
- New Throned King [2013, 5Pasion], B+(***)
- w/Baptiste Trotignon: Ancestral Memories [2017, Okeh], B+(*)
Tierra Negra
- w/Muriel Anderson: New World Flamenco [2009, Tierra Negra], B+(**)
Rachel Therrien
- Rachel Therrien Latin Jazz Project: Mi Hogar [2022, Outside In Music], B+(**)
Cal Tjader (192582)
- w/Stan Getz: The Cal Tjader-Stan Getz Sextet [1958, Fantasy OJC], B+(***)
- Cal Tjader Plays the Contemporary Music of Mexico and Brazil [1962, Verve], C+
- Catch the Groove: Live at the Penthouse 196731967 [196367, Jazz Detective/Elemental, 2CD], A
- The Best of Cal Tjader: Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival 19581980 [195880, Monterey Jazz Festival], B+(**)
Nestor Torres (1957 )
- Jazz Flute Traditions [2017, Alfi], B+(*)
Samuel Torres (1976 )
- Yaoundé [2010, BLC], B+(**)
Diego Urcola (1965 )
- Viva [2005, CamJazz], B+(*)
- Appreciation [2010, CamJazz], B+(**)
- Mates [2013, Sunnyside], B+(*)
- w/Paquito D'Rivera: El Duelo [2019, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Bebo Valdés (19182013)
- w/Dieguito El Cigala: Lágrimas Negras [2002, Calle 54], A
- Bebo de Cuba [2002, Calle 54, 2 CD], A
- w/Javier Colina: Live at the Village Vanguard [2007, Calle 54/Norte], B+(***)
Chucho Valdés (1941 )
- Bele Bele en la Habana [1998, Blue Note], B+
- Briyumba Palo Congo [1998, Blue Note], A
- Live at the Village Vanguard [1999, Blue Note], A
- Chucho's Steps [2009, Four Quarters], B+(***)
- Border-Free [2013, Jazz Village], B+(*)
- Tribute to Irakere (Live in Marciac) [2015, Jazz Village], B+(**)
- Jazz Batá 2 [2018, Mack Avenue], B+(***)
- w/Paquito D'Rivera: I Missed You Too! [2022, Sunnyside], B+(**)
Kiki Valera
- w/Coco Freeman: Vivencias En Clave Cubana [2018, Origin], B+(***)
- Vacilón Santiaguero [2024, Circle 9 Music], B+(***)
Manuel Valera (1980 )
- Melancolía [2004, Mavo], B
- New Cuban Express [2011, Mavo], B+(**)
- Expectativas [2013, Mavo], B+(*)
- Self Portrait [2013, Mavo], B+(**)
- Manuel Valera and Groove Square: Urban Landscape [2015, Destiny], B+(**)
André Vasconcellos
- 2 [2009, Adventure Music], B+(***)
Papo Vazquez (1958 )
- Papo Vázquez Mighty Pirates Troubadours: Chapter 10: Breaking Cover [2020, Picaro], B+(**)
Roland Vazquez (1951 )
- The Visitor [2010, RVD], B
Carlos Vega
- Bird's Ticket [2015, Origin], B+(*)
- Bird's Up [2016, Origin], B+(*)
- Art of the Messenger [2017, Origin], B+(**)
Ray Vega [1996 ]
- Squeeze Squeeze [2004, Palmetto], B
- w/Thomas Marriott: East-West Trumpet Summit [2009, Origin], B+(*)
- w/Thomas Marriott: Return of the East West Trumpet Summit [2014, Origin], B+(*)
- w/Thomas Marriott: East West Trumpet Summit: Coast to Coast [2021, Origin], B+(***)
Elio Villafranca
- w/Arturo Stable: Dos y Mas [20102011, Motéma], B+(**)
- Caribbean Tinge: Live From Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola [20112012, Motéma], B+(*)
Wayne Wallace (1952 )
- Dedication [2006, Patois], B
- The Reckless Search for Beauty [2006, Patois], B+(**)
- The Nature of the Beat [2008, Patois], B
- Infinity [2008, Patois], B
- ¡Bien Bien! [2009, Patois], B+(**)
- To Hear From There [2010, Patois], B+(*)
- Latin Jazz-Jazz Latin [2013, Patois], B+(*)
- Intercambio [20142015, Patois], B+(*)
- w/Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet: The Rhythm of Invention [2019, Patois], B+(*)
Zarabande
- El Toro [2016, AFlo], B+(*)
Pablo Ziegler (1944 )
- w/Quique Sinesi: Buenos Aires Report [2006, Zoho], B+(*)
- Jazz Tango [2017, Zoho], B+(*)
Various Artists
- The Colors of Latin Jazz: Música Romántica [19822003, Concord], C+
- Concord Picante: 25th Anniversary Sampler [19802003, Concord], B+(*)
- Explorations: Classic Picante Regrooved, Vol. 1 [2006, Concord Picante], B+(**)
- Putumayo Presents: Latin Jazz [19732006, Putumayo World Music], B+(**)
- The Rough Guide to Latin Jazz [19762003, World Music Network], B+
- Salsa de la Bahia: A Collection of SF Bay Area Salsa and Latin Jazz [20032010, Patois, 2CD], B+(**)
- Salsa de la Bahia: A Collection of SF Bay Area Salsa and Latin Jazz: Vol. 2, Hoy Y Ayer [19832013, Patois, 2CD], B+(**)
Introduction