Green, Grant
The Latin Bit
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed 2022 2LP, 180gm remastered Tone Poet reissue. Heavy duty gatefold jacket, custom hype sticker affixed to plastic sleeve. Mastered by Kevin Gray and manufactured at RTI. A spirited detour in Grant Green’s celebrated Blue Note catalog, The Latin Bit finds the guitarist exploring the rhythms of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz with effortless grace. Supported by a stellar ensemble including Johnny Acea on piano, Willie Bobo on drums, and Patato Valdés on congas, Green trades his usual hard-bop swagger for a sun-drenched groove that still swings with unmistakable soul.

Tracks like “Besame Mucho” and “Brazil” radiate warmth and rhythmic charm, while Green’s lyrical phrasing anchors every tune with cool precision. The result is one of his most charming and underrated sessions — a breezy, melodic showcase that proves his touch could transcend genre without losing any of its elegance.