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Willie Martinez Talks Latin Jazz

Zaccai Curtis and Brevan Hampden talk to Drummer, Willie Martinez, from 'La Familia Sextet' about everything from Mongo Santamaria, Willie Bobo, his history and Latin Jazz to what is happening on the latin jazz scene today! Check out his facebook page and website williemartinez.com and subscribe! His CDs, "Family" and "After Winter, Spring" are available so pick up these great independent Latin Jazz recordings! 

 Reach us at podcast@truthrevolutionrecords.com with any suggestions, comments, questions and requests! 

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Zaccai Interviews New Orleans Band, The Bridge Trio from

Zaccai Interviews the members of The Bridge Trio and their new CD, "The Search Departure." Joe Dyson - Drums, Max Moran - Bass and Conun Pappas - Piano. 

Check out this great young band talk about their success in the music world.

Mitch Frohman From The Tito Puente Band Tells All

Mitch Frohman talks with Zaccai Curtis about history with Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria and his new bands, the Mambo Legends and Mitch Frohman Latin Jazz Quartet featuring the Curtis Brothers. He talks about Sex and the City and his contribution to the sound track as well as his thoughts on Latin Jazz including Machito and his background of how he got into the music. Check out his music at TruthRevolutionRecords.com

Zaccai Curtis Interviews Master Percussionist Wilson Chembo Corniel

Zaccai Curtis Interviews Master Percussionist Wilson Chembo Corniel after performing at the Northampton Jazz Festival featuring Ray Vega. 

Chembo talks about his experience in the music business as a record label owner and musician. 

He developed into a hard-hitting, versatile, and highly sought-after professional percussionist, working with artists like Chucho Valdés, Larry Harlow, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Machito, Grady Tate, Hilton Ruiz, Dave Valentin, Willie Colón, Angela Bofill, Steve Wilson, Ray Vega, Buddy Montgomery, Bob Baldwin, Chico Freeman, and many others, as well as leading his own Latin jazz quintet, Grupo Chaworo, and running his own record company, Chemboró Records, which he started in 2004. 

Zaccai Interviews trumpeter Ray Vega

Ray Vega discusses his career from his work with Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Ray Barretto till the present day. His new CD 'Chapter Two' is available now at TruthRevolutionRecords.com 

Ray McMorrin Interview From Tokyo

Saxophonist Ray McMorrin tell all about his new record to be released on Truth Revolution Records. Ray discusses "My Vibe" (the new CD) as well as his choice in single track choice, Jackie McLean, Hartford, Japan and more! 

W.N.T.D. 1) Booking Events and Getting Gigs with Andres Chapparo

What Not To Do when booking events, shows or trying to get gigs.

Zaccai Curtis quickly interviews Andres Chapparo of ChapparoArt.com about his experience being successful when organizing events and booking venues. 

(Short interview, full length is coming soon!)

Luques Curtis music with Jon Michel

Luques Curtis, bassist for Eddie Palmieri, Sean Jones and many others talks about music, music business, Donald Harrison, Ralph Peterson, Insight, Christian Scott, Curtis Brothers, TRR and more. Check out his recording at TruthRevolutionRecords.com 'Completion of Proof' 'BloodSpiritLandWaterFreedom' and 'A Genesis' 

Eva Cortés Discusses Her Song 'Sol'

Honduran/Spanish Artist Eva Cortés, Releases a New Jazz Record For The First Time in America.

EVA CORTÉS BRILLIANTLY FUSES LATIN AMERICAN RHYTHMS AND A FLAMENCO SOUND WITH A TOP-NOTCH NEW YORK JAZZ BAND. CORTÉS EMBRACES NEW LAND WITH HER SIXTH RECORD RELEASE 

"IN BLOOM”

Featuring:

Romain Collin, Kendrick Scott, Luques Curtis, Mike Moreno Produced by Matt Pierson with Special Guest: Christian McBride

Honduran singer and composer Eva Cortés possesses one of today’s most compelling new voices in jazz. In Bloom is a reminder of the beauty, compatibility, and connectivity in the intertwined cultures we live amongst. Cortés looks to the future with her New York based jazz quintet while clearly preserving her Honduran/Spanish

roots. Eva’s dream to grow her audience across the seas is coming to life with this project, along with her fulfilled wish to record with some of her favorite musicians in NYC.

“In Bloom is a rebirth, it is the beginning of a cycle and a new sound in my music, which is why I decided to record in the States with a new crew.” -Eva Cortés

Listen to her discuss one of her compositions, 'Sol'

Get to know Bassist Aidan Carroll (New CD Release)

Truth Revolution Records announces the release of rising bassist Aidan Carroll’s debut album Original Vision on March 3. With over nine years experience, Carroll has performed and recorded in New York and internationally with greats like Aaron Goldberg, Seamus Blake, Fred Hersch, and Melody Gardot. Most recently he is the featured bassist on tour with Grammy Award-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer. His work infuses the influences of his musical gurus to create a nuanced, dynamic album with a soulful jazz sound.

"Original Vision is a blueprint of my creative process that brings together how I compose, improvise and envision sound. Creating the album was a transformative and cathartic experience that allowed me to present something that was truly my own.  I’m proud to be able to bring this vision to life alongside some of my favorite and respected musicians."