Released in conjunction with the book and the traveling exhibition of the same name, La Combinación Perfecta is a superb collection of classic Latin jazz performed by some of its most important innovators. From established Latin legends Tito Puente and Mongo SantamarÃa to renowned jazz icons Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker, this release is a riveting journey through one of the most important American genres to emerge out of the 20th century. For the casual listener, this collection of landmark recordings outlines the historical development of Latin jazz. Simultaneously, for the aficionado, it provides fresh insight into the musical connections and innovations that make the tradition a rich and dynamic genre.