¡Tiempo Latino! 

- A Celebration of Latin Jazz

Airmen of Note Home     •     Sounds of the Airmen of Note

1.     Out Of This World

arr. MSgt Jeff Martin

MSgt Rich Sigler, trumpet

TSgt Tedd Baker, tenor saxophone

2.     Bluesette

arr. Eric Richards

TSgt Paige Wroble, vocal

MSgt Tim Leahey, flugelhorn

MSgt Andy Axelrad, flute

3.     Los Dos Lorettas

arr. Alan Baylock

TSgt Shawn Purcell, guitar

MSgt Paul Henry, bass

4.     The Goombay Smash

comp./arr. Steve Owen

MSgt Andy Axelrad, alto saxophone

5.     Lately

arr. Chuck Loeb, adapt. MSgt Alan Baylock

TSgt Paige Wroble, vocal

TSgt Tedd Baker, tenor saxophone

6.     I Bet You Thought I'd Never Find You

arr. Kenny Werner, adapt. MSgt Rich Sigler

TSgt Paige Wroble, vocal

MSgt Steve Erickson, piano

TSgt Doug Morgan, baritone saxophone

7.     Annette's For Sure

arr. SMSgt (Ret.) Mike Crotty

MSgt Rich Sigler, trumpet

CMSgt Joe Eckert, alto saxophone

MSgt Joe Jackson, trombone

8.     Corcovado

arr. MSgt Joe Jackson

TSgt Paige Wroble, vocal

MSgt Joe Jackson, trombone

MSgt Paul Henry, bass

9.     African Skies

arr. MSgt Alan Baylock

TSgt Shawn Purcell, guitar

TSgt Tedd Baker, tenor saxophone

10.    Black Nile

arr. TSgt Ben Patterson

TSgt Jeff Martin, trombone

MSgt Joe Jackson, trombone

TSgt Ben Patterson, trombone, lead trombone

11.    Caso Perdido

adapt. TSgt Tedd Baker

TSgt Paige Wroble, vocal

Produced by CMSgt Joe Eckert

It has been said that jazz is "America's classical music," and, as such, it has always relied on a diverse combination of influences for continued growth and vitality.  The traditional big band has long been one of the most versatile vehicles for jazz composers and arrangers to express this diversity, while pursuing new and exciting sounds.  Likewise, the big band's combination of trumpets, trombones, saxophones/woodwinds and the traditional rhythm section has offered an attractive musical palette for many performing artists.

From its roots as the direct descendant of Glenn Miller's Army Air Forces Band, the Airmen of Note has championed the development of this American musical genre, and it continues to forge the path of big band jazz, incorporating a multitude of cultural and ethnic influences along the way.

Latin jazz first appeared on the scene in the 1930s and '40s with such artists as Xavier Cugat, Machito and many others.  Brilliant horn sections and hard driving syncopated rhythms characterized the music.  Over the years, a variety of instrumental combinations and increased rhythmic complexity have added to the genre's appeal and sophistication.

The blend of Latin influences on this recording spans North and South America, Europe, Africa and Cuba.  You'll hear many styles represented including the classic samba, bossa nova and songo styles from Brazil, the Afro-Cuban style and the Spanish bolero.  Some of the arrangements are classic in nature, while others are more modern adaptations of standards, reflecting the cutting edge of today's Latin Jazz.  We hope you enjoy this exciting collection on ¡Tiempo Latino!

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