My Latin Heart is one of just 11 finalists for Album of the Year – Instrumental, held at the Grand Ole Opry. “Your nomination underscores the excellence and creativity that define the spirit of independent music. Your nomination was earned from a field of over 101,000 submissions, a true testament to your artistry and hard work.”

– 2026 Josie Music Awards for Independent Artists

 

“The great thing about My Latin Heart is that you can put on any one of the tracks and be transported to another musical territory.”
– Brooks Geiken, ArtsFuse and LatinJazz.net (June 2025)

 

“Because there are so many superb instrumentalists on the album, Glenn decided to give each a significant solo opportunity.”
– Brooks Geiken, ArtsFuse and LatinJazz.net (June 2025)

 

“He plays flute, alto sax, vibes and marimba on the album and sings as well – all very capably, proving a man of many talents undiminished by age. In a set of ingenious arrangements.”
– Brian Payne, Jazz Journal UK (July 2025)

 

“…My Latin Heart signals not just a return, but a radiant arrival. Glenn steps into the spotlight with a full-color self-portrait of his musical life. Multifaceted, untamed, and deeply expressive, My Latin Heart is a long-overdue revelation from an artist who’s always moved to his own rhythm.”
– Charles Latimer, JAZZ CHILL MUSIC (July 2025)

 

“Each composition reveals different facets of his musical vision, creating a sonic kaleidoscope that celebrates both his familial roots and his decades of collaborative experience. My Latin Heart arrives as a long-awaited revelation from an artist who has always moved to the beat of his own rhythm. More than a mere comeback, this album represents a radiant arrival at center stage, where Glenn can finally fully express his musical soul. It is a colorful and unrestrained self-portrait that confirms that some artistic treasures, though late to be revealed, are definitely worth the wait.”
– Luis Felipe Valero, aka DJ El Chino (August 2025)

 

“My Latin Heart…but it’s hard to identify highlights here; the entire album is an absolute joy.”
– Rick Anderson, CD HOTLIST (August 2025)

 

“I just hope young players will hear and see him play and realize that this kind of music, which is built to last, is here to stay because musicians like Roger are LIFERS!”
– David Amram (July 2025)

 

“What Glenn offers here is no mere nostalgia trip nor a simple homage. Rather, he crafts a modern, inventive musical statement rooted in deep tradition, a sonic kaleidoscope that celebrates his decades-long journey through the heart of jazz and Latin rhythms.”
– Thierry De Clemensat, Paris Move (July 2025)

 

“So what we have here is not just an album produced by a jazz veteran, it’s a statement by a visionary. Glenn brings a finely honed perspective to every note, every rhythm, and every harmonic twist. The vibrancy of the Latin groove, the sharpness of the melodies, the sparkling clarity of the arrangements, they all bear the mark of a seasoned artist who knows not only how to compose, but how to capture sound in the studio. And from that standpoint as well, the production of My Latin Heart is flawless.”
– Thierry De Clemensat, Paris Move (July 2025)

 

“These musicians, all veterans of jazz's upper echelons, bring both precision and fire to this session.”
– Pierre Giroux, All About Jazz (August 2025)

 

“Glenn's vibraphone performance is electric—percussive yet melodically agile—riding atop the ensemble, which crackles with energy. It is a great example of how he fuses sophistication and spontaneity.”
– Pierre Giroux, All About Jazz (August 2025)

 

“On Congo Square, Glenn reminds us that jazz is not just an art form but a cultural fusion as his vibes and Obiedo's guitar work together to tell the story.”
– Pierre Giroux, All About Jazz (August 2025)

 

“My Latin Heart… and the grooves run deep.”
– Tim Larsen, Jazz Views (August 2025)

 

“It’s been fifty years since Roger Glenn last released an album under his own name. But with My Latin Heart, he steps out front again, drawing on decades of experience, sounding every bit as vibrant and engaged as ever.”
–Tim Larsen, Jazz Views (Aug 2025)

 

“My Latin Heart is an absolute delight. It has been well received around the globe and probably the best pure Latin jazz album of the year.”

– Mark Sampson, Sounds and Colours (December 2025)

 

“Glenn's vision, brought to life by an exceptional ensemble, ensures that this record will resonate deeply with fans and critics alike, solidifying its place as a significant release in contemporary jazz.”
– Jack Reily, Latin Music News (August 2025)

 

“My Latin Heart is a testament not only to Glenn’s prodigious talent but also to his ability to assemble a team of dream musicians, each bringing their unmatched skill and sensitivity to the project.
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– Jack Reily, Latin Music News (August 2025)

 

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One of the most interesting compositions on the album is “Congo Square,” a profound piece that delves into the historical and cultural nexus of the Afro-New Orleans connection. This track is a masterful fusion of traditional African rhythms with the unique musical heritage of New Orleans, illustrating the deep and lasting influence of the African Diaspora on America’s musical forms.”

– Jack Reily, Latin Music News (August 2025)

 

“What makes My Latin Heart remarkable is not just its craftsmanship, but its emotional resonance. The album feels deeply personal, a reflection of Glenn’s lineage… and his lifelong journey through jazz and Latin music.”

– Danilo Navas, Latin Jazz Network (August 2025)

 

“At 80, Roger Glenn has given us an album that sounds anything but retrospective. My Latin Heart is vibrant, contemporary, and brimming with life. It honors tradition while asserting Glenn’s own voice—an artist who has spent a lifetime enriching others’ music, finally stepping forward with a masterpiece of his own.”

– Danilo Navas, Latin Jazz Network (August 2025)

 

“With My Latin Heart, Roger Glenn proves that great music has no age. This is not just a long-overdue leader project—it is one of the year’s most compelling Latin jazz releases, a gift from a master musician finally telling his own story.”

– Danilo Navas, Latin Jazz Network (August 2025)

 

“My Latin Heart is an eight-track love letter from Glenn to the Afro-Cuban influences that shaped his legendary career…My Latin Heart is a reminder that the elders of jazz still got something to say.

—Ryne Hancock, Antigravity Magazine (November 2025)

 

“My Latin Heart merely scratches the surface of the flautist/vibraphonist/saxophonist's talent as a player and composer.”
– Jamie Lee Rake, Shepherd Express (December 2025)

 

“Your music video for "Congo Square" is absolutely beautiful, very well crafted on many levels. I really enjoyed the animations of the dancers and spiral patterned ground synchronized with the music. This spoke to me in many ways. As you may know, Cab's wife Nuffie MacNeal grew up in Tremé a few blocks away from Congo Square. The education about the cultural history and through line of the music using this location is so keen, thank you for expressing this boldly for the world to see.” 
– Joshua Cabell Langsam, Calloway Boogie, LLC (March 2026)

 

REACHIN' REISSUE – JULY 2026:

 

“...an ambitious project ripe for rediscovery…a fitting conclusion to what may be one of the Mizell Brothers' most diverse productions—and a stellar debut for Glenn.”

— C. Andrew Hovan, All About Jazz

 

“All eight tracks give appreciation for the multi-instrumental talents of Roger Glenn…Reachin’ is a great place to hear Mr. Glenn…full funk fusion remastered glory.”

— Jeff Krow, Audiophile Audition

 

“The fusion fuse…well lit…Glenn’s flute is soaring…”

— George Harris, Jazz Weekly

 

“...enjoyable and well worth investigating. Essential fare for jazz-funk connoisseurs.”

— Charles Waring, Jazzwise Magazine (UK)

 

“...A searing mix of funk, Latin rhythms, jazz fusion, and disco…The album’s songs are full of earworms: Gaylord Birch’s nasty drum breaks, soaring synth leads from Soskin and Larry Mizell, and bedrock solid bass lines from Jackson…Listening closely to Glenn’s flute and vibes solos, one hears his ear for melody and lyricism along with his serious command of bebop’s harmonic and rhythmic language…Reachin’ compliments Glenn’s recently released album My Latin Heart, which fits more squarely in the acoustic Latin jazz vein…long-overdue reissue of Reachin…audiences can hear the music and know the name of the man who helped make some of the most memorable jazz of the past 60 years.”

— Chris Robinson, POW Mag

 

“Roger Glenn's Reachin'...is a solid bet…rich Latin percussion, vintage keys, and Glenn's effortlessly cool work on flute and vibraphone…a murderer's row of West Coast talent…You hear the results right out of the gate…finally back out in the world where it belongs”

— Jason Ferguson, qobuz