Editors' Review: Johnson's tracks winnow a surprisingly eclectic range of elements--from Afro-Cuban piano all the way to singer-songwriter vocals--into a tight and lulling club jazz. The treat is that these tracks wor... more »

Editors' Review: Brazil is known for its distinctive music and it's passion for soccer (futebol). So when Brazil went to Germany for the 2006 World Cup, the Germans--known for their amazing electronic production--aura... more »

Editors' Review: The hot move in jazz combos these days is to gild post-bop structures with Latin rhythms. Spain's Turner inverts that a bit, starting with Latin jazz and inviting other styles in. His irrepressible tu... more »

Editors' Review: Until now, the only link between Latin jazz and "thievery" was all the artists ripping off its tight rhythms and tasty licks. This Argentinian guitarist's debut album makes a much nobler connection be... more »

Editors' Review: Latin jazz tends to be fast paced, swinging, and largely orthodox in approach. Avant-garde jazz tends to be atonal, heady, and inaccessible. Brazil's Travalingua are a notable exception to both rules.... more »

From the artist: Toto Zara is a world music artist that has had hits both here and in Europe. In 1974, his family group had one of only 5 foreign language songs to go into the top 10, "Este Tu". His lastest work emb... more »

Editors' Review: This Chilean group focuses on slow Andean folk and faster salsa, mixing in many Latin styles into...er...a salsa of musical flavors. With a full horn section and fiery rhythm section backing the singe... more »