ARTICLE: "Vital Changes" published in the San Diego Union-Tribune

ARTICLE: "Admit One" published in the La Jolla Light

PRESS RELEASE: "High Fidelity Review - SACD News Story: Top Music International Brings Jaime Valle to SACD," read the complete article

REVIEW: "Jaime Valle: Musician With a Purpose" - Jazz News Magazine, read the complete article

Voted "Musician of the Year " - by "The San Diego Reader's Poll" 1999

SD Music Awards Winner - Best Latin Jazz 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2002 - Best Jazz 2003, 2005 - Best Jazz Album 1996 "Different World*Mundo Diferente" - Best Jazz Album 1998 "Third Voyage" - Best Jazz Album 2004 "Vital Signs"

"A brilliant guitar virtuoso whose solo performances are majestic affirmations of Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and American jazz." - sandiego.sidewalk.com

Slamm Magazine's cover photo of Jaime Valle was followed by an in-depth profile detailing his success. Slamm remarked that "After witnessing Jaime and his band Equinox enticing blend of crafty guitar work and invigorating drum rhythms, it's obvious why this band was a winner at the 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 & 2000 SD Music Awards"

"...Jaime Valle & Equinox - a winner in "The Best Jazz or Blues Album category" - earned a standing ovation with their intoxicating Latin Jazz brew."- SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE

"...Fans of Latin jazz should be sure to catch the amazing Jaime Valle, a guitarist so good that at the recent San Diego Music Awards, his performance earned him a standing ovation from his otherwise jaded peers".- Bart Mendoza - NIGHT & DAY

The 1998 Winner of SDMA’s best blues or jazz album "Third Voyage" is a Latin jazz masterpiece featuring the 6-string aptitude of Jaime Valle. Other CDs include "Different World*Mundo Diferente" and "Round Midnight" SanDiegoInsider.com

"Jaime Valle is a local treasure. His exhilarating jazz guitar work has earned him more than just a loyal local following: Valle’s known throughout the nation as one of the guiding lights of Latin jazz."-- SLAMM MAGAZINE

". . .Whether he's playing straight-ahead jazz, Latin jazz, or wild jazz-rock with Santana overtones, guitarist Jaime Valle is a mainstay of our music scene!" - SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE

". . . As local fans can attest, Valle has been on a path of musical exellence for the past 25 years, the last six with his group EQUINOX, making them San Diego's top Latin jazz group." - SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE

"...Are you a jazz fan? Have you had a chance to see one of our greatest guitar exponents, Jaime Valle? If not, then make it a priority this weekend to catch a set, by the man who many of his peers (as well as myself) consider to be not only one of the finest musicians in this town, but also one of our towns greatest treasures.

Every Friday and Saturday, Jaime and his band Equinox, hold court at the ultra classy, U.S. Grant Hotel, and amazingly, there is no cover. If you need further proof of the man's talent, keep in mind that he has won a San Diego music award every year since 1994!

And this year looks likely to be a repeat. This is a wonderful spot to stop by before and after your main event, a distinguished start to an evening or a great way to unwind before heading home from weekend festivities. Should you, by chance, be too busy this weekend, then please do try next week–I guarantee you will be utterly dazzled. " - LA JOLLA LIGHT

Jaime Valle & Equinox

Jaime’s most recent award-winning CD release, "Third Voyage," has moved jazz critic and writer, Jim Merod, to announce that ". . .this album has set his artistic course to avoid cliche and sterility of any sort."

ALWAYS LIKE THAT ". . .the Valle Ensemble was precocious and lovable," writes the BLUEPORT JAZZ critic, "and his infectious rhythm regaled a nearly sold-out house which clammored for more, chanting 'Jaime! ...Jaime! ' . . . as the affable Valle sequed modestly from the stage, waving to his fans, a proud if restrained grin splashed across his handsome broad face." - JIM MEROD

". . .Valle draws his diverse influences to create music that is succinctly Latin, yet worldly in its themes and textures -- earthy, spiritual, soulful, and romantic. In song after song, without exception, he defies a typical guitarist's self-absorption and generously displays highs, lows and in-betweens. The emotions from Valle's guitar reach out seductively, sometimes forcefully, to encourage the listener to join his musical journey. On par with Valle's playing is his attention to cohesion and continuity."--Gerald Poindexter SOUNDWAVES...CD REVIEWS

". . .I first met Jaime Valle and Hollis Gentry during the Crossroads era, when downtown redevelopment and the beautification of Fourth and Market was pie in the sky. They've come a long way, baby. Check out their local gigs, or grab their cds!." -- Nanette Wiser

"...Valle's music is "romantic and muy macho...Jaime goes at his guitar as if it were a beautiful woman to be caressed tenderly. (Valle's) a musician on the edge of a major breakthrough to full stardom. - JAZZ NOW MAGAZINE

"... Jaime Valle is known for a full-bodied style. His riffs run the range of Jazz, samba, blues, and Latin." - NIGHT & DAY .

"...Valle's live performances are works of art - beautifully paced, well crafted, and surging with intelligent musical energy."- JazzTimes

". . . "Jaime Valle has carved out a niche all its own across the Southern/Baja California landscape" - JAZZ NOW MAGAZINE

Classy, seasoned Latin jazz at its best.
Jaime Valle and Equinox have the chemistry of versatility and soul in their music necessary for a great Latin jazz sound. On one song they play deep salsa beats, rich and danceable. On the next they turn out classic Santana, adding their own creative style to Carlos' tunes. On another song they might go free-form and just jam with a conga and timbale backbeat. Jaime Valle's guitar work is excellent, and he is backed up by awesome keyboard, percussion, and horn work. You want Latin jazz? go see Jaime Valle and Equinox. -- Digital City San Diego

"...Valle draws his diverse influences to create music that is succinctly Latin, yet worldly in its themes and textures -- earthy, spiritual, soulful, and romantic. In song after song, without exception, he defies a typical guitarist's self-absorption and generously displays highs, lows and in-betweens. The emotions from Valle's guitar reach out seductively, sometimes forcefully, to encourage the listener to join his musical journey. On par with Valle's playing is his attention to cohesion and continuity." --Gerald Poindexter

LatinJazzClub.com Magazine