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Multi-Grammy nominee and USA Fontanals Fellow, John Santos, and his stellar Sextet shed light on the historical and cultural significance of Latin Jazz, as well as its aesthetic characteristics pertaining to instrumentation, rhythm, interpretation and improvisation. Organized in 2003, they specialize in exciting concerts and educational presentations from lecture/demonstrations to detailed clinics focusing on any number of relevant subjects such as composition, arrangement, rhythmic development, stylistic interpretation, studio performance, etc. Their repertoire consists of exciting original arrangements of Latin American classics and Jazz standards from the US, as well as original compositions. Equally at home with a dance or concert repertoire, The John Santos Sextet presents a wide range of styles and rhythms for audiences of all ages.The John Santos Sextet features John Santos on congas & percussion, Saul Sierra on bass, Marco Diaz on piano, John Calloway on flute & percussion, Charlie Gurke on sax, and David Flores on drumset. This CD release party will feature special guests Orestes Vilató on timbales, Christelle Durandy and Juan Luis Pérez on vocals, Anthony Blea on violin, and Pedro Pastrana on Puerto Rican cuatro.
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2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, United States, California 94704
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