"Los Angeles, June 2021 - An abounding reunion amongst Latin-Jazz luminaries, long-time music collaborators & friends embodied a gathering in the studio with a mission to record tracks for the long-awaited new album from Colombian native, Juan Carlos Quintero! Freely, the music menu flourished via newly crafted Latin-Jazz interpretations of classic jazz titles from the international songbook (Manhã De Carnival, Gentle Rain, Giant Steps, Beautiful Love, Song For My Father, Days of Wine & Roses, Alone Together)! Notably, this route proved enviable as the quintet embarked on producing a fresh set of seamless arrangements while unveiling the spirit of genuine collaboration. Led by JCQ’s signature guitar voice, Table For Five arrives intertwined with elegance & charm (feat. JC's electric jazz guitar)! Highlighted by stellar performances from Latin-Jazz all-stars, Eddie Resto (bass), Joe Rotondi (piano), Joey DeLeon (Percussion) & Aaron Serfaty (drums), this party of five is ready to check-in - This time at the intersection of repertoire, heritage & kindred souls...Radio Promotion: New World n Jazz/Neal Sapper, Press Campaign: MouthPiece Music/Holly Cooper..."JCQ's brand of world beat, Latin flavored pop/jazz provides a highly rhythmic, passionate guitar voice that captures the energy and excitement of his live performances"
- Latin Style Magazine..."

"A comfortable middle ground between authentic Latin roots, and contemporary, polished tones" - Jazz Times

"Inspirado e impresionante-un musico establecido de primer orden, que has sabido mezclar sus raices Latinos con inspiracion y sabor popular" - LA Opiñion

“One of the most successful Hispanic cross-over
artists in the U.S.... Quintero never forgets the power of the simple beauty of his acoustic guitar..." - Hispanic Magazine

“By tracing his heritage back to Colombia, Quintero has forged ahead with personality and style." - JAZZIZ Magazine

"Quintero's acoustic and classical guitars sparkle... By virtue of imagination as well as style, Quintero clearly outclasses many of his modern Latin guitar-strumming contemporaries... Quintero sets high standards with cross-cultural sound...One of the best" - Los Angeles Times

"Few Latino musicians so effectively bridge the gap between their ethnic roots, inspiration and easy going pop flavors - JAZZIZ Magazine"

Ideal for Global Groove and Latin Jazz playlists...Mambo Balahu-a cover of the classic originally recorded by George Shearing Quintet in 1959…Song For My Father-JCQ's take on the classic in a cha-cha-cha groove…Table For Five (at the Cumbia Inn)-JCQ's original feat. a Latin Jazz take on a Colombian cumbia...Gentle Rain- a Latin Jazz rendition of the classic jazz standard by Luiz Bonfa