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The Francisco Aguabella Afro-Cuban Latin Jazz Septet Cooks at the Jazz Bakery May 14-17 |
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Written by Ronaldo Oregano
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Saturday, 10 May 2008 |
 Francisco Aguabella Courtesy of: Courtesy of Ubiquity Records
Esteemed conguero Francisco Aguabella brings his Afro-Cuban Septet to the Jazz Bakery for four nights from Wenesday, May 14th through Saturday, May 17th. Don't miss this opertunity to see the polyrhythmic master Dizzy Gillespie called "The John Coltrane of the conga drums". Born in Matanzas, Cuba, Francisco Aguabella is master of the Yoruba-derived bata drums and rumba form as well as contemporary traditions including Cuban son, salsa, and Latin jazz. Francisco Aguabella'sAfro-Cuban Latin Jazz Septet includes Jorge Carbonell on drums, Jonathon Pintoff on bass, Benn Clatworthy on sax, Isaac Smith on trombone, Winston Byrd on trumpet, and Andrew Goodloe on piano.
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.
Francisco Aguabella brings his blazing Afro-Cuban Septet
May 14-17 at the Jazz Bakery 3233 Helms Ave, Culver City
Two shows nightly: 8 PM & 9:30 PM
Tickets: $30(1/2 price for students 21 and under)
The telephone number is 310-271-9039 for reservations.
For more information: www.JazzBakery.org
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