Latin Jazz
Tito Puente - Take Five
TYPE OF MUSIC
The name of my music is Latin Jazz or as some call it Afro-Cuban Jazz. It's is played in many Spanish speaking countries as well as New Orleans. In the 19th century the Latin Jazz was played in several dance halls. The pioneers of this music were Mario Baúza, Machito and Dizzy Gillespie. Later on the music was adopted by the likes of Tito Puente and Poncho Sanchez.
THE ORGIN OF THE MUSIC
It is thought that Latin Jazz originated in Cuba. Although, Latin Jazz began in the 1940's-1950's it is thought that in the late 90's and early 2000's the music came to New Orleans where the music really started to become what it is today. The musical influences behind Latin Jazz is early Jazz. To be more specific Brazilian Jazz is thought to be the starting point of Latin Jazz based on the similarity of the musical sound .
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MUSIC
The characteristics of Latin Jazz is mainly instrumental hybrid music, Jazz harmonies that are used in corresponding rhythmic structural arrangement, and African based rhythms. Rhythm, String and Brass instruments are the main types of instruments in Latin Jazz. There are no social, cultural events or transitions that are associated with Latin Jazz as well as no specific costumes that are worn while it is played. Some famous musicians who play Latin Jazz are Tito Puente, Mario Baúza, Machito and many more.
CONNECTION TO DANCE
The salsa and mambo are the types of dances associated with Latin Jazz today. The characteristics of salsa are different step patterns, different timing steps, particular movements on a dance floor, several turns and moves, attitude, dress codes and several other things. The characteristics of mambo are several types of steps like the rock and the side step, occasional points and kicks.
THE MUSIC TODAY
Pete Escovedo, Danilo Pérez, Keiko Matsui and Poncho Sanchez are among the many who making Latin Jazz music today. It is mostly found in New Orleans, New Orleans and Spanish Speaking countries. The projection of this music for the future is more diverse instruments and vocals.
Tito Puente - El Cumbanchero
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