INTERVIEWS: The following Latin Jazz/Salsa artists have been interviewed on The Latin Jazz Show by Sweet Lou and El Guiro.....
Larry Harlow
Known as "El Judio Maravilloso" by his fans worldwide, Larry Harlow is one of the original members and producers of the legendary FANIA ALL STARS. He continues to tour regularly with his bands The Latin Legends of Salsa and The Latin Jazz Encounter.
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Yomo Toro
World Renowned Cuatro Virtuoso, Yomo Toro has performed in many countries around the world, and is probably best known for the greatest Salsa Christmas production of all-time, Willie Colon's ASALTO NAVIDENO!
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Herman Olivera
One of the most sought after Salsa Soneros of modern times, Herman Olivera has performed with Eddie Palmieri, The Spanish Harlem Orchestra, and Jimmy Bosch Orchestra.
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Frankie Morales
Frankie Morales has performed with Joe Bataan and Hector Lavoe, and was Tito Puente's lead vocalist from 1990 to 2000. He currently performs worldwide with his group "The Mambo of the Times Orchestra".
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Luisito Rosario
Latest production, RUMBA DEL BARRIO, has taken the airwaves worldwide by storm. Luisito is currently in the studio working on his next production, which is expected for release in mid-2009. Luisito continues to perform as lead vocalist with Larry Harlow's Latin Legends Band.
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"El Gran Menique"
Otherwise known as Miguel Barcasnegras, this legendary Sonero from Panama has provided incredible vocalization with the likes of Charlie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Willie Rosario, Arsenio Rodriguez, The Tico Alegre All-Stars, and Papo Colon. He continues to perform worldwide while, residing in the state of Florida.
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Alexa Weber Morales
This singer's dynamic vocals, innovative rhythmic sense, and emotive phrasing bring a sizzling, soulful power to every note she sings. Her current production, VAGABUNDEO, features the track, EL CANTANTE, made famous by Hector Lavoe.
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Oscar Hernandez
Director and producer of the world-renowned Spanish Harlem Orchestra, a thirteen member all-star ensemble that has reintroduced the classic sounds of New York City Salsa to music lovers worldwide. The Spanish Harlem Orchestra is winner of the 2004 Grammy award winning album, "Across 110th Street", and nominated for the Grammy award in 2002 for their debut album "Un Gran Dia En El Barrio", and again nominated for their current release "United We Swing".
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Raymond Castro (Conjunto Clasico)
Continuing a musical legacy that dates back to the late 1970s, Conjunto Clasico is one of the most impressively consistent Salsa bands of our times. Founded by vocalist/percussionist Raymond "Ray" Castro and vocalist/composer Ramon Rodriguez, Conjunto Clasico maintained visible and alive the Puerto Rican musical influences and the Afro-Cuban foundation of the music that has come to be called "Salsa".
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For decades, Johnny Pacheco has been at the center of the Latin music universe. His nine Grammy nominations, ten Gold records and numerous awards pay tribute to his creative talent as composer, arranger, bandleader, and producer. Moreover, he is the pioneer of an unforgettable musical era that changed the face of tropical music history, the Fania All-Stars era.