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Article: Desde la bahia--San Francisco.(Latin American music)
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- Latin Beat Magazine
- Article date:
- April 1, 2003
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LATIN JAZZ DE AQUI Y ALLA. The hybrid between jazz and Latin rhythms is alive and kicking in the San Francisco Bay Area. Although salsa has garnered enough popularity to sustain weekly dances from Mondays through Fridays around the Bay Area, Latin jazz isn't there yet, but a generation of well-seasoned musicians are trying to establish regular spots where the music can flourish. However, the major resident jazz festivals in San Francisco, Monterey, Concord and San José have all included Latin jazz and salsa in their presentations.
HISTORY OF BAY AREA LATIN JAZZ. Given the rich legacy of Latin jazz in the region, very little documentation of this scene exists. The ...