REVIEW: Alí Bello’s ‘Inheritance’ – Latin Jazz Net

June 12, 2021

by Raul de Gama, Latin Jazz Net The title of the album Inheritance couldn’t be a more appropriate one for an album by Alí Bello for it firmly establishes him as a worthy heir apparent to a rich musical topography that stretches from heartland of Venezuela through Caracas – indeed through the rhythmic landscape of the Afro-Caribbean Diaspora – … Read More

REVIEW: César Orozco’s ‘Rooted Forward’ – Latin Jazz Network

December 8, 2020

by Raul de Gama, Latin Jazz Network Any recording by the inimitable César Orozco & Kamarata Jazz would be one to look forward to, but his 2020 release Rooted Forward is one that is enormously attractive for a number of reasons. The compositions and arrangements are particularly ambitious. Read the full review here.