This Is Jazz 2015 Explores The Latin Connection In Jazz in Carlsbad

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This Is Jazz 2015 Explores The Latin Connection In Jazz in Carlsbad

Blog Name:Jazz 88.3 Blog

Blog Author:Vince Outlaw

Posted on:April 30, 2015

This is Jazz! 2015, a partnership between the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office and San Diego's Jazz 88.3, concludes the 2015 series on Saturday, May 9 at 4PM in the Carlsbad City Library's Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium with "The Latin Connection In Jazz" featuring Colombian-born, Los Angeles-based flautist, saxophonist, and Latin jazz group leader Justo Almario presented by Jazz 88.3 host of "Latin Grooves" (Sat. Noon-3pm PT)Chris Springer

This Is Jazz 2015 Explores The Latin Connection In Jazz in Carlsbad - This Is Jazz- San Diego's Jazz 88.3 Jazz88.org

"The Latin Connection In Jazz" has it's roots in the history of Afro-Cuban music through the Golden Era of Latin Music "When Mambo Was King" through today's continued blending of sounds from throughout the northern and southern hemispheres. This wide range of music will be explored through presentation by Chris and the music of Justo Almario, who was among several Colombian musicians recruited by Mongo Santamaria for his band in the 1970s, notably on the album, Afro–Indio (1975). Justo will be joined by Allan Phillips piano, Tommy Aros congas, and Fernando Gomez on Drums.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE for the a photo album illustrating "The Latin Connection in Jazz"...

The Latin Connection In Jazz Photo Album

Here's a set of photos and graphics that Chris has put together illustrating "The Latin Connection in Jazz"...



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