June 7, 2021

ARTIST FEATURE: Oskar Moore from ‘The Dream: Monash Sessions’

Oskar Moore is one of the two trombonists on the album.

May 28, 2021

ARTIST FEATURE: Callum Mintzis from ‘The Dream: Monash Sessions’

Learn more about one of the album's trombonists, Callum Mintzis.

April 20, 2021

ARTIST FEATURE: Vasilios Drakopoulos from ‘The Dream: Monash Sessions’

Learn more about the bassist on the album, Vasilios.

April 8, 2021

ARTIST FEATURE: Olivia Chamoun from ‘The Dream: Monash Sessions’

Olivia is one of the vocalists on the album.

April 6, 2021

ARTIST FEATURE: Ashley Ballat from ‘The Dream: Monash Sessions’

We check in with Ashley, who plays trumpet on the album.

March 4, 2021

New release: ‘The Dream: Monash Sessions’

New music from Dave Douglas in collaboration with musicians from Monash University.

October 23, 2020

Watch new Manuel Valera video featuring Sofia Rei

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

October 13, 2020

Latin Jazz Network premieres new Manuel Valera video

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

October 9, 2020

For your consideration

Five of our releases have been selected in the first round of nominations for this year's GRAMMY Awards.

September 15, 2020

Step Tempest reviews Manuel Valera’s ‘José Martí En Nueva York’

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

September 9, 2020

Downbeat gives Manuel Valera’s ‘José Martí En Nueva York’ four stars!

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

August 28, 2020

Manuel Valera’s José Martí En Nueva York available now

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.