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Latin Jazz: Afro Cuban, Brazilian Music, Bossa Nova And Latin Jazz Music
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Published: September 13, 2007
Latin jazz has evolved from traditional jazz music into a special, specific hybrid. Latin jazz has its own anomalies and nuances revolving around jazz's musical language and the Latin rhythm. It is not a category on its own; music and materials pertaining to Latin jazz can be found under the jazz section in retail stores.
Bobby Ramirez is one of many who believe that the term Latin jazz is pertaining strictly to the evolution of a style of music part of jazz history, not a separate entity. Latin jazz originated in New York City around the 1930s and 1940s. During a huge socio-cultural revolution, Latin jazz became a way to transcend racial lines between black, white and Latino musicians. Some of the early explorers of Latin jazz music were Alberto Socarras, Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker.
Though there are obvious similarities, Latin jazz has many differences from traditional jazz. Latin jazz uses straight rhythm, while traditional jazz has a swung rhythm. Latin jazz rarely uses a back beat, instead using a form of clave. Clave is a basic rhythm of Cuban music played over two bars. The clave is one of the main percussion contributors to Latin jazz. Additional percussion instruments used are the conga, a tall single-headed drum; and the timbale, two snare drums mounted on one stand.
Within the Latin jazz music style are two categories: Brazilian music and Afro Cuban music. Brazilian Latin jazz includes bossa nova, which is a hybrid of samba music influenced by European and American music. Afro Cuban music includes salsa, popular music of Cuban origin; merengue, a musical genre in two-four time; mambo, an up-tempo instrumental dance music; and charanga; a Cuban dance ensemble with flute, violin, vocals and piano over bass, timbale and percussion. Afro Cuban became popular in the late 1940s with Brazilian music emerging later on, during the 1960s.
Latin jazz music can be played in small groups or larger bands. Small groups and combos play in the be-bop format, using a standard melody intermixed with improvised solos. The be-bop format was made popular during the 1950s in America. The Latin jazz bands use solos centering on percussion with melodic additions from the conga and timbale. Though many bands and songs may be grouped under Latin jazz, many are actually not Latin jazz.
Latin jazz is an evolution of traditional jazz music with its own specific characteristics. More accurately, Latin jazz is mainly instrumental, hybrid music. It contains progressive jazz harmonies and a corresponding rhythmic structural arrangement. Latin jazz allows for development, with continually evolving African based rhythms and improvisation in each arrangement. It uses many Cuban instruments and influences to make a composite music style. The strict stylings of Latin jazz are divided into two main categories: Afro Cuban and Brazilian. Afro Cuban contains many styles such as salsa, merengue and charanga; while Brazilian contains the popular form of bossa nova. Originating in the 1930s, Latin jazz is still developing as a small part of the wide jazz scene.
Sources:
"Latin jazz." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 28 Aug. 2007. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 12 Sept. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Latin_ja zz&oldid=154186311.
Matouk, John. "Latin Jazz Glossary." About.com. 2007. About, Inc. 12 Sept. 2007. http://jazz.about.com/od/latinjazz/a/latinglossary .htm.
Ramirez, Bobby. "What Is Latin Jazz?" 2003. Latinsheetmusic.com. 12 Sept. 2007. http://www.latinsheetmusic.com/latinjazz.html.
Bobby Ramirez is one of many who believe that the term Latin jazz is pertaining strictly to the evolution of a style of music part of jazz history, not a separate entity. Latin jazz originated in New York City around the 1930s and 1940s. During a huge socio-cultural revolution, Latin jazz became a way to transcend racial lines between black, white and Latino musicians. Some of the early explorers of Latin jazz music were Alberto Socarras, Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker.
Though there are obvious similarities, Latin jazz has many differences from traditional jazz. Latin jazz uses straight rhythm, while traditional jazz has a swung rhythm. Latin jazz rarely uses a back beat, instead using a form of clave. Clave is a basic rhythm of Cuban music played over two bars. The clave is one of the main percussion contributors to Latin jazz. Additional percussion instruments used are the conga, a tall single-headed drum; and the timbale, two snare drums mounted on one stand.
Within the Latin jazz music style are two categories: Brazilian music and Afro Cuban music. Brazilian Latin jazz includes bossa nova, which is a hybrid of samba music influenced by European and American music. Afro Cuban music includes salsa, popular music of Cuban origin; merengue, a musical genre in two-four time; mambo, an up-tempo instrumental dance music; and charanga; a Cuban dance ensemble with flute, violin, vocals and piano over bass, timbale and percussion. Afro Cuban became popular in the late 1940s with Brazilian music emerging later on, during the 1960s.
Latin jazz music can be played in small groups or larger bands. Small groups and combos play in the be-bop format, using a standard melody intermixed with improvised solos. The be-bop format was made popular during the 1950s in America. The Latin jazz bands use solos centering on percussion with melodic additions from the conga and timbale. Though many bands and songs may be grouped under Latin jazz, many are actually not Latin jazz.
Latin jazz is an evolution of traditional jazz music with its own specific characteristics. More accurately, Latin jazz is mainly instrumental, hybrid music. It contains progressive jazz harmonies and a corresponding rhythmic structural arrangement. Latin jazz allows for development, with continually evolving African based rhythms and improvisation in each arrangement. It uses many Cuban instruments and influences to make a composite music style. The strict stylings of Latin jazz are divided into two main categories: Afro Cuban and Brazilian. Afro Cuban contains many styles such as salsa, merengue and charanga; while Brazilian contains the popular form of bossa nova. Originating in the 1930s, Latin jazz is still developing as a small part of the wide jazz scene.
Sources:
"Latin jazz." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 28 Aug. 2007. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 12 Sept. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Latin_ja zz&oldid=154186311.
Matouk, John. "Latin Jazz Glossary." About.com. 2007. About, Inc. 12 Sept. 2007. http://jazz.about.com/od/latinjazz/a/latinglossary .htm.
Ramirez, Bobby. "What Is Latin Jazz?" 2003. Latinsheetmusic.com. 12 Sept. 2007. http://www.latinsheetmusic.com/latinjazz.html.
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