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We’ve heard from some new subscribers that they don't know where to begin on their adventure into Greenleaf’s discography so we decided to make a series of blog posts to help make sense of our vast discography.

Albums by the Webber/Morris Big Band and the Manuel Valera Cuban Express Big Band made the list!

The song features vocalist Sofia Rei as well as solos by trombonist Matt McDonald and alto saxophonist Michael Thomas.

"Tiene El Leopardo Un Abrigo / Cultivo Una Rosa Blanca" featuring vocalist Sofia Rei.

Richard Kamins calls the album, “Truly a delightful listening experience."

Reviewer Carlo Wolff calls the album, "a joy to hear."

The album features a seven part suite of music based on the poetry of famed Cuban writer José Martí set for two wonderful vocalists, Sofia Rei and Camila Meza, along with a stellar band of New York improvisers who bring Valera's vision to life.

Listen to “Odio La Mascara Y El Vicio,” on the Afro-Cuban Icons and All-Stars playlist.

This track features vocalist Camila Meza, saxophonist Roman Filiu, and trombonist Andy Clausen.

"Si Quiere Que De Este Mundo," is being featured on playlists by Spotify, Amazon Music, and TIDAL.

This track features vocalist Sofia Rei as well as solos by Manuel Valera, Michael Rodriguez, Andrew Gutauskas, and Jimmy Macbride.

Manuel provides some insights into how his new big band record came to be.