Jazz No Es Polca
There's a particular energy that comes from a specific place and time, and Jazz No Es Polca captures exactly that. This podcast presents the recorded work of a unique Latin American quartet, led by composer and Paraguayan harpist Juanjo Corbalán. The sound is built from a distinct fusion: the intricate, rhythmic patterns of Paraguayan and broader Latin American traditions are woven together with the improvisational spirit and harmonic language of jazz. It’s a conversation between instruments that don’t often share the same stage. You’ll hear Lara Barreto’s expressive lines on alto and soprano saxophone weaving around Víctor Alvarez’s piano, all propelled by Sebastián Ramírez’s dynamic drumming. At the center of it all is the distinctive voice of the Paraguayan harp, played by Corbalán, an instrument that provides both rhythmic foundation and melodic flight. Every episode of this podcast is a direct transmission from their 2024 recording session in Asunción, Paraguay, offering a raw and authentic listen. The result is music that feels both geographically rooted and creatively boundless, challenging simple categorization-hence the name. Tune in for a series where each composition feels like a discovery, a document of a collaborative moment where cultural heritage and personal expression meet on common ground.
