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Conguero Francisco Aguabella and his band at Steamers 3/31 |
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Written by Ronaldo Oregano
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Monday, 19 March 2007 |
 Francisco Aguabella Courtesy of: Courtesy of Ubiquity Records
Francisco Aguabella left Cuba and came to the United States and performed with Peggy Lee. He has peformed all over Europe, Australia, South America and all over the United States (including the White House). Francisco has enjoyed an extensive music performing and recording career and has delighted many audiences with his masterful and powerful rhythms. He has performed with many great artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Frank Sinatra, Eddie Palmieri, Cachao, Lalo Schifrin, Cal Tjader, Peggy Lee, Nancy Wilson, Carlos Santana, Poncho Sanchez, Paul Simon, Bebo Valdes, and many more.
Francisco is a recipient of awards such as the National Heritage Fellowship of the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and received a fellowship for the Durfee Foundation. He was featured in the documentary, "Sworn to the Drum" by Les Blank, and is currently featured in a new documentary, "Aguabella," currently in production. He also has appeared on the Orlando Jones Show on FX.
Francisco is widely recognized as a master conguero, a caring and knowledgeable instructor, and one of the most inspiring artists of all time. He is Adjunct Assistant Professor and directs the Afro-Cuban Music Ensemble at UCLA. For more information and audio samples, visit www.franciscoaguabella.com.
Voted one of the 100 jazz clubs by Downbeat Magazine, Steamers is located at 138 W. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton. CA 92832 (714) 871-8800 www.steamerscafe.com |
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