August 2018
Benito Gonzalez Trio
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Born into a family of Venezuelan folk musicians, jazz pianist Benito Gonzalez has always had a deep-rooted appreciation for pastimes and traditions. Today, as a rising star of one of America’s finest musical traditions, Gonzalez has come to his current status by following in the footsteps of jazz’s ancestral forebears. The fusion of world rhythms and straight-ahead jazz makes this passionate performer an audience favorite all over the world. Gonzalez has a golden touch on the piano, whether he’s playing…
Peruvian Night by Festejation
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Bassist and composer Edward Pérez joins forces with the powerful voice of French-Carribean born singer Christelle Durandy to present a night of Peruvian songs. The group presents a repertoire ranging from invigorating festejos to sultry landos, freely combining traditional Afro-Peruvian elements with jazz, funk, and other latin styles, creating a vision of costal Peruvian music that could only come from New York. Edward Pérez has performed with many of the greats in the Afro-Peruvian genre (Eva Ayllón, Chocolate Algendones,…
Gabriel Guerrero Group
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Music can be perceived from many perspectives, sounds and colors can change suddenly, take unexpected directions. Music from the past can be alive at any moment by the magic of recordings. The natural randomness of nature and universe is the perspective of QUΔΠTUM as a musical force. Unveiling the power of improvisation by the solos and constructions of the compositions QUΔΠTUM makes justice to each unique moment. Guerrero is a melodic player as reviewed by Latin Jazz Network “Gabriel Guerrero…
Yuri Juarez Afro-Peruvian Trio
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Yuri Juárez (Lima-Peru 1973), guitarist, arranger and composer, began his career in 1996. He currently resides in New York City. His musical training ranges from formal studies with the Afro-Peruvian masters of the guitar Pepe Torres, Alvaro Lagos and Jorge Madueño and more “street” experience in Afro-Peruvian peñas. He has shared the stage and recorded with musicians like Eva Ayllón, Susana Baca, Arturo O’Farrill, Chaqueta Piaggio y Mariella Valencia, and iconic Peruvian composers such as Kiri Escobar and Javier Lazo.…
Rebolu
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With some of the finest Colombian musicians in the United States, Ronald Polo(vocalist/composer/gaitero) and Morris Cañate (master folkloric percussionist) and Johana Castañeda join their talents to lead and ensemble rich of musical traditions of their ancestors; the afro-descendants of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. With the strong mesmerizing beats, this music goes into your system like a dose of pure, sincere and contagious energy! Terraza literally catches in flames when Rebolú is on stage. Join us this Saturday for a fantastic time!…
Terraza Jazz Jam
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A Latin Jazz, Brazilian/Straight ahead Jazz Jam Session. This is a weekly Jam Session in Queens, NY, where local musicians are able to play and create music in a collective and harmonious way. Musicians welcome and everyone else who wants to enjoy some quality music on Sunday nights. Come support live music and our community! On Sunday August 26th, 2018 at 9:30 pm our Jam session will be open by John Benitez Trio. $7 cover charge for mezzanine. FREE admission…
Emilio Teubal Trio
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Emilio Teubal, Pianist and Composer from Argentina based in NYC for over 17 years. After 10 years of leading his owns bands, and three records released as a band leader, Mr Teubal presents his latest ensemble: a chamber-like ensemble consisting on Piano, Spanish guitar and Clarinet. The music written especially for this ensemble, draws from a wide variety of musical styles that are part of Mr Teubal cultural background: Latin-American Folk music, Tango music, Jazz, Free improvisation, Classical music and some…
Radio Jarocho
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New York City band Radio Jarocho plays son jarocho music fashioned after the towns, musicians and swampy countryside of Veracruz, Mexico. They also write their own songs inspired by this popular genre and tailor them with assorted influences creating a contemporary repertoire that albeit captures the spirit of the traditional style. They are now joined by master jarana player, composer and poet Zenen Zeferino Huervo, whose 20+ year career makes him one of the foremost representatives of this genre! El…