He has worked in a variety of contexts, but is perhaps best known for playing Latin jazz.
And, like the best Latin jazz, the music never forgot to dance.
At first we allow him his choice of tunes, which are mostly Latin jazz.
He is most associated with Latin jazz and also hard bop.
Latin jazz: the first of the fusions, 1880s to today.
It's a big step for the recognition and canonization of Latin jazz.
Anyway, Latin jazz makes its cross-cultural connections on the lower levels of the music.
They are known for their extensive use of sampling and modern production techniques in Latin jazz.
"Latin jazz is not primarily appealing to Hispanics," he said.
His band, a quintet, wasn't playing anything recognizable as Latin jazz.