Conceived by Dave Samuels (vibes and marimba), The Caribbean Jazz Project, Grammy Award winners 2003 Best Latin Jazz CD, is a vibrant and unique mixture of jazz, Afro-Cuban and South American music.

Here and Now, the seventh of their widely acclaimed Concord releases, was recorded at The Manchester Craftsmen's Guild and nominated for a Grammy — the third CONSECUTIVE nomination for Dave Samuels and the Caribbean Jazz Project!

The newest CJP recording, Mosaic (on Concord Picante), is a combination of the past and the present, with three tracks featuring the original CJP with Paquito D'Rivera and Andy Narell, and six tracks showcasing another innovative line-up — a quintet with vibes/mariba, organ, bass, drums, percussion (quintet available for live performances, too) and the addition of violin on two tracks.

"...distinctly refreshing and eminently danceable Latin jazz groves."  — Mike Joyce, The Washington Post

"The melting-pot music of the Caribbean Jazz Project was a singularly multicultural musical experience and one of the most entertaining jazz events of the season."  — LA Times