The Latin Jazz Hour

The Latin Jazz Hour explores the music of contemporary artists throughout the world while acknowledging the stylistic foundations established by Charlie Palmieri, Israel "Cachao" Lopez, Tito Puente, Machito, and other legends. The Latin Jazz Hour showcases artists such as David Sanchez, Danilo Perez, Ray Vega, Ralph Irizzary and Timbalaye, Chucho Valdez, Jerry Gonzalez and the Fort Apache Band, William Cepeda and others, all of who have been pioneering new forms with the genre. The show aims to be sincerely provocative and musically conscious, bringing to light the works of artists in the thriving latin jazz community and serving as an educational forum for interested listeners.