Latin Jazz

de Raul Fernandez, Raul A. Fernandez

"Here is the real story of Latin jazz - the perfect combination of Afro-Cuban beats and jazz sounds that energizes audiences like no other music. Published in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institution, this fully bilingual book traces the roots and routes of Latin jazz from its early beginnings to its worldwide popularity today. With a rich narrative history, fresh interviews with the greats, and more than 100 rare images, Latin Jazz is the definitive celebration of this exciting musical fusion."--Jacket.