Afro Cuban All Stars Shine; Koketos Pop Up; John Santos Sextet-Shelby w/Tiffany Austin explode @KCSM Bash
Juan De Marcos brought his latest Afro Cuban All Stars group to headline a four night fun at the SF Jazz Center. This special version of the famed group, which has evolved to a family affair that features De Marcos’ talented wife and daughters, was fiery and unique.
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Pianist, composer, arranger and co-founder of Los Van Van, Cesar “Pupy” Pedroso (pictured left-Photo by Tom Ehrlich) passed away this past Sunday, July 17th at the age of 75.
Read MoreRadio Bemba Still Alive & Kicking in España
Greetings from Barcelona where things are in full swing in Catalunia! I’m taking a well deserved vacation from the daily grind
Read MoreMy Thoughts on Birthdays, Time, Life and Music
I just turned another year older this past Saturday, June 25th.
Read MoreCon Tumbao wows SF Jazz Fest, La Peña’s 47th & Edgardo at Charley’s LG
Iconic Cuban vocalist Issac Delgado, who ushered in the timba era with NG La Banda back in 1989, debuted his Afro-Cuban Super group “Con Tumbao” at the 39th San Francisco Jazz Festival at the SF Jazz Center on Saturday night.
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