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Latin Jazz Express "music Of The Masters"! On The Main Stage at The Falcon
Courtesy of Sally Lynch | Posted on April 15, 2019
Where
The Falcon
1348 Rte 9w
Marlboro, NY
Map
845-236-7970
When
Thu, May 9, 2019
8:00 pm
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Musicians
Larry Moses
trumpetJames Ratner
pianoKen Gioffre
saxophone, altoHarvey Tibbs
tromboneTomas Martin Lopez
percussionPito Castillo
congasRonny Figueroa
bassAbout
Dancing Encouraged! Where Salsa Meets Jazz!
This evening is devoted to the works of the Masters of Latin Jazz, such as:
Tito Puente, sometimes called the "King of Latin Jazz" or simply "El Rey" ("The King"), who made an indelible mark on Latin and popular culture. In addition to recording more than 100 albums, garnering Grammy nominations and Awards, and creating more than 200 compositions, Puente was and continues to be a highly revered musical legend in Latin music and jazz circles.
Band leader, arranger and composer of salsa and Latin jazz. - Eddie Palmieri has skillfully fused the rhythm of his Puerto Rican heritage with the complexity of his jazz influences: Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner as well as his older brother, Charlie Palmieri. This created an innovative sound that mixed American jazz into Afro-Caribbean rhythms, surprising critics and fans alike. ...