Another summer re-run of some of my best Discovering Jazz Programs. I think the whole 4 part series on Cuban Jazz is well worth listening to, with lots of information and great music.

Part 2 includes Geraldo Rubalcaba with Ron Carter, Ray Barretto, early diva Rita Montaner, David Amram, and many others.

You’ll learn more about claves and clave rhythms.

I play a fusion of jazz ‘Lucumi’ music—aka Yoruba or Santeria—thanks to Jane Bunnett with El Gato Gatel and Pancho Quinto. Then, staying with tributes to Yoruba Gods, you’ll hear the great Harold Lopez-Nussa and his tribute to the deity, Elegua.

Most people are aware of the whole Buena Vista Social Club phenomenon—a rebirth of traditional Cuban son music—that was believed to be instigated by Ry Cooder. In fact, the brainchild behind the whole project was Juan de Marcos, and it was he who decided to involve Ry Cooder. You’ll hear De Marcos and his Afro-Cuban All Stars, then a track by Buena Vista Club veteran, Ibrahim Ferrer.

And lastly…..I play a jazz-fusion group who will blow you away. You’ve never heard anything like them. They are called Interactivo.