The eleventh album: #11 Sabu Martinez - Palo Congo
This album is listed as 'Latin jazz', and it does have that own sound - it's got a sound distinct from jazz, but doesn't go as big as, say, samba goes. It's still a pleasant and upbeat sound that I've been enjoying a lot. The variety helps too - when a loose call and response section comes in it feels a bit surprising and it's certainly different.
As a percussionist himself, Sabu Martinez is obviously focused on the drums. It feels like those are always the throughline in all songs, often being the only instrument being played. It's an interesting focus that adds to the atmosphere and different sound coming from this album.