Category: hector latin jazz

  • Hector records on CHICAGO’s latest CD, “EXITOS”

    Growing up in urban Bogotá, Colombia, he devoured the music of this unique band, mesmerized by it’s distinctive sound, specially the Jazzy horn arrangements, together with the Rock sound of the rhythm section and the guitars. It’s a privilege having been invited to record some of their greatest hits with some…

  • Foreign Affair at the NUYORICAN POETS CAFE

    Like every 3rd Thursday of the month for the last 4 years, on January 20th the incredible FOREIGN AFFAIR will be performing music from both it’s (2009, 2011 Grammy nominated-) CDs at the premier venue of Manhattan’s lower East side, the venerable, 35 years-old NUYORICAN POETS CAFE, where most of the experimental/avant-garde…

  • Jazz for the XXI century…

    Some reviews Hector’s latest CD, SECOND CHANCE, (nominated for a 2011 GRAMMY) and REFUGEE “…Martignon’s witty conception… pairs tunes that sequentially bookend each other. Time shifts, brisk turnarounds and bounding rhythms flash by with… dry bravado…it’s a likable mix. Martignon solos with crisp invention, and breathily sings his heartfelt “Observatory”…DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE…

  • THE LATEST BY HECTOR MARTIGNON

    SECOND CHANCE (ZOHO Records) Nominated for a 2011 GRAMMY (Best Latin Jazz Album) Colombian-born jazz pianist Hector Martignon firmly believes in second chances in life; whether as a form of redemption or renewal, they serve as important new opportunities. On his second ZOHO release, Second Chance presents an exciting blend…