TELEVISION: Roots of Latin Jazz

ROOTS OF LATIN JAZZ (TV).  Hosted by Sheila E., this documentary reveals the unity between jazz music and Latin culture and features two-time Latin GRAMMY-winning producer Tony Succar and musician, producer and educator Dr. Pablo Gil, and the Raíces Jazz Orchestra. Showcasing original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards such as “Eye of the Hurricane” by Herbie Hancock and “Mas que Nada” by Jorge Ben, the film features GRAMMY-winning artists Richard Bona and Anaadi, among others. Location sequences capture the vibrancy of cities in the U.S., Peru, Spain, Brazil and Cuba. 9:00pm on 7/5 and 3:00pm on 7/6, on Wisconsin Public TV’s Wisconsin Channel.