Adalberto Alvarez “El Caballero Del Son” RIP
Prolific Cuban Composer, Producer, Bandleader and vocalist Adalberto Alvarez who was nicknamed “El Caballero Del Son” died last Wednesday, Sept. 1st due to pneumonia caused by the coronavirus. He was 72. Alvarez was a major figure in Cuban popular music long before Timba began in the late 1980’s-early 1990’s. He wrote a body of work which included huge hits for his own groups “Son 14” and “Adalberto Alvarez Y Su Son”.
Read MoreRIP Larry Harlow “El Judio Maravilloso” of Orquesta Harlow & Fania All Stars
Pianist, Producer, Bandleader and composer Larry Harlow “El Judio Maravilloso” of the Fania All Stars and his own Orquesta Harlow passed away this past Friday, August 20th due to complications with Kidney disease at the age of 82. In the late 60’s and in the early 1970’s, Larry Harlow served as producer of countless Fania albums and produced over 260 recordings in his career.
Read More2nd Annual Bay Area Latin Jazz Festival was a Blast!!!
The 2nd Annual Bay Area Latin Jazz Festival held at Rowell Ranch in Castro Valley was a swinging musical affair full of great highlights. The bill for the afternoon was full of top-notch entertainment from beginning to end.
Read MoreCon Sabor Playlist 8/14/2021
I’ve been moving to a new place which is one of the most stressful things that one can experience in life which is why I haven’t posted much during the past few weeks. However, I had the pleasure of hosting Con Sabor live from the KPFA Studio this past Saturday evening. Timbalero/percussionist Leo Rosales (pictured left with Luis Medina-photo: Luis Medina) from the new all-star Latin Rock group Momotombo SF and formerly from Malo in their early 70’s glory days was my special guest.
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