Yosvany Terry Quintet infuses Latin jazz with history

Photo by Govert Driessen

Photo by Govert Driessen

Jon Nelson, the series producer, is continuing to bring exciting jazz talent to Buffalo, building on the quality foundation associated with the “Art of Jazz” under the guidance of Bruce Eaton.

Sunday’s performances by the Yosvany Terry Quintet in the Albright-Knox Art Gallery were, by turns, intriguing and revelatory, sliding with ease between rhythms and styles, sometimes within the course of one tune. Much of the material played came from “New Throned King,” the leader’s latest release and one that was nominated in 2015 for the Grammy Awards’ “Best Latin Jazz Album.”

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