Papo Santiago

Come celebrate the summer in style with a Free Latin Jazz Fest featuring three of the best acts in Chicago. Three bands taking the stage include the Carlos Garcia’s Cuatrissimo, vocalist Nythia Rivera, and Jose Papo Santiago’s Infraverde. Carlos Garcia is one of the most well respected latin jazz musicians in the Chicago community. His band Cuatrissimo is one of the hottest acts around and will be sure to get you on the dance floor. This free event starts at 7:00pm on Friday, July 11th at the Humboldt Park Boathouse.

Nythia Rivera is an up and coming vocalist and vocalist who has appeared at a number of prestigious national venues. Her band includes some of the best young talent on the local latin jazz scene.

Jose "Papo" Santiago has played with a who's who of Afro-Carribean music, and his Orquestra Infraverde reflects the culmination of a life dedicated to the integrity of progressive musicianship and the preservation of the sonero tradition.

Papo Santiago started his musical journey in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the birthplace of some of the most celebrated musicians in Latin music history, including: Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, Hector Lavoe, and Papo Lucca. Santiago pursued a degree in music at Universidad Interamericana, San German, Puerto Rico. Before completing his studies, he was recruited to play baritone sax with "La Terrifica" by its bandleader Joe Rodriguez. "La Terrifica" spun off from "La Sonora Poncena" in the early 70's and paved the way for Santiago's incursion into the world of salsa. The band's international acclaim took Santiago to the demanding salsa public of Venezuela, Colombia, Peru and New York among others. After forging his musical reputation, he became a sought after musician, sharing the stage with upper brass of Afro-Caribbean music, including "Fania All-Stars", "La Sonora Poncena", "Ismael Miranda", "Marvin Santiago", Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez, Carlos "Cano" Estremera, Henry Fiol. Lalo Rodriguez, Eddie Santiago, and Nino Segarra.

Along the way, Papo Santiago has demonstrated an uncanny ability to take on new challenges, and become a bona fide bandleader. After mastering the saxophone and all its variants, he honed the craft of flute playing with Banda Municipal de Ponce 1985. Santiago moved to the city of Chicago in the late 1980's where he found himself having to carve a niche in the city's music circles. It didn't take long for his talents to be recognized by the top tier of local musicians, including Orquesta Yambu, Ases del Merengue, Joe Rendon and friends, La Tira and Cuatrisimo. Cuban flutist Jose Fajardo dubbed him "the child prodigy" after discovering his skills on the instrument while touring the Windy City. Santiago went on to join the experimental jazz ensemble Kalinda. The group's first recording "Kalinda Kaliente" was named in 1997 by the Chicago Tribune as one of the year's ten best in the Jazz category.

Santiago's exploration as a professional singer was a natural step in his evolution as a fully rounded musician. His sonero attributes are founded in the legacies of Ismael Rivera. Luigi Texidor, Marvin Santiago, Isaac Delgado, and "El Tiburon" Morales.. In his improvisations, he combines street-wise sense of humor with a unique approach to rhythm and swing. Santiago stands as an icon of the harmonious fusion of classic influences with the most innovative trends in tropical music.

On February 21, 2004 Santiago made his debut as a bandleader in Chicago's 1st Tribute to the Improvisational Singer, where he shared equal billing with Richard Martinez, lead singer of the Grammy-nominated Truco y Zaperoko. Santiago's newest project is the culmination of a life dedicated to the integrity of progressive musicianship and the preservation of the sonero tradition. His copy written songs not only demonstrate his ability to sing and play numerous instruments but also compose. 

This event is family friendly and free- seating may be limited. For more information, please call 312/427-1676.

Humboldt Park Boathouse
1359 N. Sacramento Avenue
Chicago, IL
United States

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