Latin Jazz, by how it feels

Latin Jazz leans intense. 14 of the 22 songs analyzed hit hard — but 2 calm anchors exist for sensory-friendly entry points.

The character of Latin Jazz

Across the 22 Latin Jazz songs we've measured, intensity averages 61/100 — more charged than the typical song we measure (46/100).

They run from Sway (the calmest here, 20) to Mambo Diablo (the most charged, 84), with layered textures most common and plenty of moments that catch you off guard. It spans 1954–1990.

The widest dynamic swing belongs to Con Alma.

7.5
Avg Intensity
2
Safe
6
Moderate
14
Intense

Safe for sensitive ears (2)

Album art for Sway by Dean Martin
Sway
Dean Martin
safe
Album art for Mas Alla by Pat Metheny Group
Mas Alla
Pat Metheny Group
safe

Controlled — moderate intensity (6)

Album art for Con Alma by Dizzy Gillespie
Con Alma
Dizzy Gillespie
moderate
Album art for Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing by Stevie Wonder
Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing
Stevie Wonder
moderate
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Abaniquito
Tito Puente
moderate
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Cha Cha Cha
Tito Puente
moderate
♪
Estrellas de Areito
Tito Puente
moderate
♪
Oye Como Va
Tito Puente
moderate

Intense — proceed with awareness (14)

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A La Brava
Tito Puente
intense
♪
Babarabatiri
Tito Puente
intense
Album art for Bongo Fiesta by Tito Puente
Bongo Fiesta
Tito Puente
intense
♪
Complication
Tito Puente
intense
♪
Cuban Carnival
Tito Puente
intense
♪
Dancemania
Tito Puente
intense
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El Cayuco
Tito Puente
intense
♪
El Mambo
Tito Puente
intense
♪
El Rey del Timbal
Tito Puente
intense
♪
Mambo Diablo
Tito Puente
intense
♪
Mambo Inn
Tito Puente
intense
♪
Para Los Rumberos
Tito Puente
intense
♪
Tito on the Move
Tito Puente
intense
♪
Yambeque
Tito Puente
intense

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