November 2018
The Terraza Big Band
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The Terraza Big Band is an 18-piece ensemble based in Queens, NY, and performing monthly at Terraza 7 in Jackson Heights. Under the direction of co-directors Michael Thomas (saxophone, composer) and Edward Perez (bass, composer), this group performs a repertoire of original music penned by its leaders. The Terraza Big Band features many of New York's most in-demand jazz musicians and can be heard at venues throughout New York City in addition to its residency at Terraza 7. In December 2017, the band recorded its debut…
“Tambor y Caña”
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Tambor y Caña is a group composed of Venezuelan musicians with a long career, dedicated to project Afro-Venezuelan music. This percussion ensemble was created on May 28, 2017, under the initiative of Willie Quintana and Daniel Prim who together with other excellent musician: Jeickob Vital and Kevin Costante formed this percussion enssamble. Recently other talented musician have joined this project, they are: Juan Diego Villalobos, Rafael Urbina y Roberto Verde. The name Tambor y Caña originates from the combination of…
SUPERMAMBO
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SUPERMAMBO is A Vibes Tribute to TITO PUENTE Mambo King and timbalero extraordinaire Tito Puente was also an accomplished vibraphone player. The instrument was prominently featured on his early mambo recordings. Felipe Fournier is a percussionist and vibes player from Costa Rica who navigates between jazz and salsa. He has assembled a group of prominent, Grammy nominated musicians in New York City, who have collectively played with some of the greatest jazz and latin musicians – from Rubén Blades to…