Andrés Flores returns to La Peña to present both traditional and modern son jarocho with friends and family. The night will end with a mini-fandango, so please come prepared with your jaranas and shoes! Lets celebrate together with this wonderful master musician and friend. See you there!
Originally from Alvarado, Veracruz, Andrés is a renowned luthier of son jarocho instruments, a musician and singer and a specialist in playing the percussive instruments of the son jarocho. He has directed his own professional group (Quemayama) and heads his Taller Cascabel (a school). Andrés has been a member of the internationally renowned son jarocho groups “Chuchumbé” and “Quemayama”, both groups of the highest caliber and comprised of some of the most well known musicians of the son jarocho. Both groups have recorded several CDs and have toured throughout Mexico, in the US, Europe and Latin America. Over the last year, Andrés has toured in Colombia with “Piano Xarocho“, as well as been a featured performer with his most recent project with “Sistema Bomb”. In addition to performing and touring, Andrés has dedicated much time to teaching and sharing son jarocho all over the world! This continues to be his passion as he continues to embark on new projects in Mexico and internationally.
Tickets: $10 adv., $12 dr.
www.lapena.org
7pm to 9pm, La Peña 3105 Shattuck Ave
$28.50 advance / $30.50 at door. 644-2020. www.thefreight.org
8pm, Freight and Salvage Coffee House, 2020 Addison
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$15-45 sliding scale; $50/$100 Reserved Seating
For tickets, visit www.themarsh.org or call 415-282-3055
8pm to 9pm, The Marsh Berkeley; 2120 Allston Way
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an eclectic but deeply informed selection of material including five original compositions, original lyrics set to classic instrumental jazz tunes and pianist Michael Coleman’s compositions, and a well-curated selection of jazz standards. This CD celebration will feature, Michael Coleman on piano and keyboards, Michael O’Neill on saxophone and clarinet, Ken Husbands on guitar and bouzouki, Brandon Essex on bass and Jon Arkin on drums.
www.jazzschool.org
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