Paquito D’Rivera is proud to present the Vitral Saxophone Quartet and their new recording, Kites Over Havana. For all that it has done in the world of jazz, blues, and rock, it is easy to forget that the saxophone was created as a classical instrument. There is a proud history of chamber music for saxophone… [Read More]
New Release
New Collaboration Between Two Legends of Latin Music
Jazz has a long history of interpreting music from the American songbook. Latin America has just as lofty a collection; many were written by the tremendous Mexican composer Armando Manzanero. Manzanero’s legacy is well established. He has received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his work as a singer and composer. His wonderful compositions have… [Read More]
New Release: Aires Tropicales
Aires Tropicales. Release date: May 26, Paquito D’Rivera and Quinteto Cimarron. Sunnyside Records/Paquito Records. Hear Two Tracks from Aires Tropicales D’Rivera’s proficiency in all genres has made it possible for him to collaborate in musical projects of all types. It was at a symposium in Galicia, Spain that D’Rivera was introduced to Quinteto Cimarron, a… [Read More]