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Arturo Sandoval Releases “Dear Diz”
Arturo Sandoval has just released his second album on Concord Jazz, Dear Diz (Every Day I Think of You). Dear Diz (Every Day I Think of You) is Sandoval’s tribute to Dizzy Gillespie, the mentor and friend who literally rescued him and his family from an oppress...
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A Tribute to Ray Santos in New York City
On Monday, May 21, 2012 City College’s very own Aaron Davis Hall will honor Professor Ray Santos. For the past 50 years Ray Santos also known as “El Maestro” of the mambo sound, has played, composed and arranged for the premiere orchestras in Latin music inclu...
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Hilario Durán Big Band with special guest Paquito D’Rivera
Grammy Award-winning sax master Paquito D’Rivera joined internationally renowned pianist and arranger Hilario Durán with his big band of 20 stellar Latin jazz artists. The concert took place on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at the magnificent Koerner Hall, Royal Conserva...
Concerts
2012 Ponce International Jazz Festival
The first edition of the Ponce International Jazz Festival, organized by Wanda Borrero and the radio station Vid 90.3, was a success. Three days of good jazz with emphasis in Puerto Rico local talent started on Friday April 27 with the music of Zambaribiri, a big ban...
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Latin Jazz Musician Alex Garcia Wins Emmy Award
The Chilean-born, Cuban-raised drummer, composer, and bandleader Alejandro “Alex” García has won an Emmy® for best Single Spot/Campaign from the New York Chapter of the 55th National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In a phone conversation from ...-
Conversation with Jorge Luis Torres “Papiosco”
Conga player and percussionist Jorge Luis Torres “Papiosco” was born in Havana City in 1969. He began to play Cuban percussion as a 3 years old little boy. He went to the Guillermo Tomas Music School and subsequently had th... -
Conversation with Pianist, Composer Sebastian Schunke
Sebastian Schunke brings with "Life and Death" a new and very intimate touch to his music – piano solo. For the first time Sebastian plays part of his highly aclaimed compositions as a Solo pianist. On the other 4 composition... -
Conversation with Guitarist Brian Moran
Grupo Falso Baiano is a choro group that offers a window into the history and diverse culture of Brazil. Choro is one of Brazil's earliest popular musics, dating back to the late 1800s, and, similar to jazz, it reflects the mel... -
Conversation with Brazilian artist Antonio Adolfo – Chora Baião
Antonio Adolfo grew up in a musical family in Rio de Janeiro (his mother was a violinist in the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra), and began his studies at the age of seven. At seventeen he was already a professional musician. His ...
