Latin jazz was prominent in the 1960s and 1970s. Critics say the term Afro-Latin jazz might be more accurate. This is because this style employs aspects of Africa. The substyles of this explore this aspect. (Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz) Post-bop is synthesized from earlier forms of bop. This term is used to describe jazz from the mid-1960s onwards that takes influence from other styles, however it is not as easily identifiable as any of the other styles. Many of the artists who worked in this style also worked in other genres. Most of the records of this style were recorded on the Blue Note Records label. Some of the key albums were McCoy Tyner's The Real McCoy, Shorter's Speak No Evil and Davis' Miles Smiles. (A passion for jazz!) Soul jazz comes from hard bop. He integrated influences from gospel, blues and rhythm and blues. It was created for small group music. Soul jazz had repetitive grooves, non-complex improvisations and melodic hooks. A major influence of this style was Horace Silver, who included funky piano vamps and gospel. (A passion for