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The Nu Latin Jazz
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CeremonialCeremonial by Miguel Zenón
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Most powerful statement of the Nu Latin Jazz thus far.
La BikinaLa Bikina
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One of the pioneers of the movement; a spectacular disc.
ProcessProcess by Edward Simon
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Another magnificent statement.
...Till Then...Till Then by Danilo Perez
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Stunningly beautiful.
MotherlandMotherland by Danílo Perez
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Rich, engrossing sound palette.
PanamonkPanamonk by Danilo Perez
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Brilliant trio recording.
Central AvenueCentral Avenue by Danilo Perez
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Ditto.
The JourneyThe Journey by Danilo Perez
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Early statement reveals huge promise.
RawRaw by Gilson Schachnik
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Little known major player.
The Foreign AffairThe Foreign Affair by Hector Martignon
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Ditto.
LuminescenceLuminescence by Tino Derado
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Initial promise comes into full flower.
AguaceroAguacero
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Remarkable debut.
Los Guachos IIILos Guachos III by Guillermo Klein
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Ambitious, powerful, magnificent. This man is a genius.
Los Guachos IILos Guachos II by Guillermo Klein
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Ditto.
El MinotauroEl Minotauro by Guillermo Klein & Big Van
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Great adumbration of concept fully realized on Guachos 3.
My Roots & BeyondMy Roots & Beyond by William Cepeda Afrorican Jazz
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A potent mix of traditional and startlingly new approaches.
In a MinuteIn a Minute by Jorge Pardo
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A flamenco Nu Latin Jazzer. Unique.
Vira Loucos: Cyro Baptista Plays the Music of Villa LobosVira Loucos: Cyro Baptista Plays the Music of Villa Lobos by Cyro Baptista
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A unique sound in the history of recorded music. Also a Nu Latin Jazz pioneer.
Beat the DonkeyBeat the Donkey by Cyro Baptista
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Nu Latin Jazz in a distinct vocal setting.
Incantations - EncantacionesIncantations - Encantaciones by Elio Villafranca
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The next huge talent in the Nu Latin Jazz. Includes some incredible playing from Pat Martino (!).
Marilyn Lerner in Cuba: Birds Are ReturningMarilyn Lerner in Cuba: Birds Are Returning by Marilyn Lerner
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I was originally going to restrict this list to ethnic Latins, but this Canadian Jewish woman so perfectly caught the vibe that she deserves inclusion. Worth it for Yosvanny Terry alone.
TravesíaTravesía by David Sanchez
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His fullest expression of his unique take on the Nu Latin Jazz. Includes Miguel Zenon on alto sax.
MelazaMelaza by David Sánchez
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Also includes Zenon on sax, with a great rhythm section of Adam Cruz (drums) and Edsel Gomez (piano).
ObsessionObsession by David Sanchez
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Most overtly Latin of his handful of discs.
Sketches of DreamsSketches of Dreams by David Sanchez
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An early expression of the Nu Latin Jazz sensibility.