Een heruitgave op cd van twee albums (uit 1985 en 1989) in één doosje, van percussionist Pete Escovedo. Over wie Allmusic onder meer het volgende vermeldt: "Pete Escovedo has been a major force in Latin music since the late '60s, and his versatility has resulted in success in several areas of music, from Latin jazz and salsa to rock and Latin pop." (GR Muziekbank).
""I just want to celebrate" is the theme of Jam Miami: A Celebration of Latin Jazz. The heat and energy emanating from this incredible concert, one that has been dedicated to their friend and mentor Tito Puente, is preserved in an excellent collection of ten songs that feature an array of stellar arrangers, composers, and musicians. Ray Vega, Steve Turre, Avishai Cohen, Dave Samuels, Dave Valentin, Ed Calle, Nestor Torres, Oscar D'Leon, Horacio Hernandez, Claudio Roditi, Hilton Ruiz, Origin, and the Latin Jazz All-Star Band are having the time of their lives and really do jam on this one. This expanded version offers listeners an exceptional opportunity to hear great improvisations and solos by the quintet backed by an exciting big-band format. This CD contains one great show that celebrates the innovative music of a multi-generational Latin jazz "family" and together they capture the ambience and heritage of many phenomenal Latin jazz experiences." (Allmusic)
Album uit 1995. Pete Escovedo (de vader van Sheila E) kan wel gezien worden als een van de stuwende krachten van de latin-jazz sinds eind jaren '60.
