Showing posts with label Jazz Tributes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jazz Tributes. Show all posts

Monday, April 27, 2015

Jazz for Toussaint Louverture

English Jazz artists Courtney Pine has recorded a fine jazz tribute to Toussaint Louverture. While not really bearing any obvious Haitian musical traits, it does have Afro-Caribbean and 'Latin' influences in the pianist's style. Also worth hearing is Pine's composition, "Haiti," which features more "Latin" percussion.