Chano Domínguez: Flamenco-Jazz Brilliance in Quatro

Chano Domínguez: Flamenco-Jazz Brilliance in Quatro

No one plays the piano like Chano Domínguez! His music bridges the fiery soul of flamenco with the boundless spirit of jazz. On John Finbury’s album Quatro, and especially on the instrumental “Independence Day,” Domínguez’s touch transforms typical jazz settings into...
John Patitucci’s Bass: Melody & Movement in Latin Jazz

John Patitucci’s Bass: Melody & Movement in Latin Jazz

The notable bassist, John Patitucci ( “JP”), plays on three of Finbury’s albums which feature great singers: “Quatro” featuring Magos Hererra, “Sorte!” featuring Thalma de Freitas & “Vã Revelação” featuring...
Antonio Sánchez: Crafting the Pulse of Latin Jazz

Antonio Sánchez: Crafting the Pulse of Latin Jazz

The great drummer Antonio Sánchez doesn’t just play the beat—he builds the framework in which the music lives. On John Finbury’s Quatro, Antonio’s drumming acts as a living architecture, shaping the space for melodies to move and breathe. Whether driving the...
Magos Herrera: Latin Jazz’s Most Powerful Voice

Magos Herrera: Latin Jazz’s Most Powerful Voice

Some singers grab your attention. Magos Herrera holds it—her voice radiates both elegance and urgency, telling stories that linger long after the final note fades. Through her collaborations with John Finbury—especially on the chamber piece “That Was Then,” and...