Gracias John Santos: “Santos Skin To Skin” & Birthday Celebration at SF JAZZ
The John Santos 67th Birthday celebration at SF JAZZ Center last Sunday night, October 30th was a special affair which included a showing of the new documentary by filmmakers Kathryn Golden and Ashley James on this esteemed musician “Santos: Skin To Skin”.
read moreMayito Rivera This Friday Nov. 4th at Roccapulco
El Poeta De La Rumba…Mayito Rivera, formerly lead vocalist for the iconic Cuban band Los Van Van will be appearing on this Friday night, Nov. 4th, 9 pm at Roccapulco, 3140 Mission Street, SF. Mayito is a superstar whose charismatic presence compliments his powerful distinctive voice.
read moreEddie Palmieri Wows Yoshi’s Crowd
The iconic Maestro Eddie Palmieri played 2 nights at Yoshi’s Jazz Club in Oakland. Palmieri (pictured left with Luis Medina-Photo by Luis Medina) blew the crowd away on opening night with his masterful playing and brilliant performances from his powerhouse Latin Jazz sextet.
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Don Perigñon Y La Puertorriqueña 40 Aniversario-Agradecido Y Afortunado-Don Records. Timbalero/Bandleader Don Perigñon celebrates 40 years in music with a sparkling production full of all stars including Gilberto Santa Rosa, Andy Montañez, Victor Manuelle, Tito Nieves, Jose Alberto El Canario, Herman Olivera and Issac Delgado
read moreEl Gran Combo bring their 60th Anniversary Celebration to the SF Bay!
The iconic Puerto Rican Salsa institution El Gran Combo is celebrating their 60th Anniversary this year and they are on the west coast swing of their current US tour. EGC will be hitting the Bay Area this Saturday, October 15th at the Richmond Auditorium, 450 Civic Center Plaza in Richmond.
read moreMusic News & Cine+Mas SF Latino Film Festival!
La Universidad De La Salsa…Puerto Rico’s legendary El Gran Combo will be making a special East Bay appearance at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium, 403 Civic Center Plaza in Richmond on Saturday, October 15th. Pepe Y Su Orquesta and TropiZonora will open the show.
read moreTito Nieves/Daniela Darcourt come to Berkeley this Sat 10/1!
Salsero Tito Nieves and Peruvian sensation Daniela Darcourt will be appearing at the Berkeley’s UC Theatre on this Saturday, October 1st at 8 pm brought to you by Jaffe Events.
read morePMO Live & Free This Sat 9/24; Goodbye Marty Sheller
Pacific Mambo Orchestra will be performing at a free concert this coming Saturday, September 24th at 1 pm at Orange Memorial Park, 1 West Orange Avenue in South San Francisco.
read moreA Conversation with El Maestro, Chucho Valdes
I broadcasted the interview with Cuban piano virtuoso and innovative music icon Chucho Valdes on my KPFA radio program Con Sabor last night, Saturday Sept. 17th. Chucho will be presenting his new suite “La Creación” with an Yoruban orchestra and the Monkestra with music directors Hilario Duran and John Beasley this coming Thursday night, September 22 at the Paramount Theater in Oakland. This show is a presentation of SF JAZZ. The interview was done in Spanish. Here is the English translation of the interview.
read moreJohn Santos Doc and Live Performances; SF JAZZ brings on the Afro-Latin Sound and more!
Santos Skin To Skin, the documentary on the prolific percussionist, bandleader, educator and cultural activist John Santos will be shown at the Mill Valley Film Festival and at the SF JAZZ Center in October. The SF JAZZ screening on Sunday, October 30th which is followed by a live concert by the John Santos Sextet is close to being sold out.
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