The Rough Guide to Latin Jazz

Conceived in what is still its capital, New York, Latin jazz was a growing feature throughout the 1990s, running a parallel and overlapping story with salsa. Artists transformed mainstream jazz by introducing Latin rhythms and danceable creations. This album serves as an introduction to Latin jazz.

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Conceived in what is still its capital, New York, Latin jazz was a growing feature throughout the 1990s, running a parallel and overlapping story with salsa. Artists such as Tito Puente transformed mainstream jazz by introducing Latin rhythms and danceable creations. This album serves as an introduction to an enormously popular genre of music.