Arsenio Rodriguez Tribute Conjunto

Presented by Terraza 7 Outdoor Concert Series.
Saturday, March 20th, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

Donation suggested: $10.

Featuring:

Oscar Oñoz / Trumpet.
Guido Gonzales / Trumpet.
Pepito Gomez / Vocals.
Obanilu Allende/ Bongo.
Mauricio Herrera / Congas.
Edward Perez / Bass.
Benjamin Lapidus / Tres.
Nelson Riveros / Guitar.
Michael Eckroth / Piano; arrangements and compositions.

In the original conjunto format, we pay tribute to the biggest innovator in 20th century Cuban music: Arsenio Rodriguez Scull, a blind tres player coming from the Son Montuno genre whose music style forms the underpinning of what was later called salsa. We will present some of his lesser-known but equally interesting compositions.

Michael Eckroth, jazz, and world jazz pianist, in conjunction with the above musicians, presents a night of Latin jazz music. Eckroth is most widely known for his work with John Scofield (New Morning DVD) and as the writer/pianist of the grammy-nominated Orquesta Akokán eponymous album.