On October 29, 2010 the renowned orchestra, Mambo Legends brought their musical brilliance to SOB in NYC
Archive: October 2010
Gonzalo Grau and La Clave Secreta at Joe’s Pub
Kaïssa at Zinc Bar
Cameroonian singer, fresh from her world tour with David Byrne performed at the Zinc Bar in NYC
Raphael Cruz Quintet in Montvale, NJ
On October 17, 2010 percussionist, Raphael Cruz brought his Latin jazz quintet to congahead.com studio in Montvale, NJ to record two tunes.
Ronald Henriquez, Esq. R.I.P.
Little Johnny Rivero’s Heat Wave and Lula Valdivia
On October 10, 2010 Little Johnny Rivero brought his Latin jazz band, Heat Wave to the congahead.com studio. Accompanying Johnny were Hector Davila, Luques Curtis, Louis Fouché, Anibal Martinez and David Silliman. An added attraction for this wonderful Sunday afternoon of great music was the lovely singer from Peru, Lula Valdivia with John Benitez,Yuri Juarez and Hector Morales.
Gregorio Uribe at Zinc Bar
With movie star good looks, Gregorio Uribe from Colombia brought his 16 piece big band to the Zinc Bar for an off-the-chain performance of tunes he arranged.
Recording Academy Latin Advisory Committee Reception
Recording Academy Latin Advisory Committee hosted a reception in their elegant 42nd Street offices and piano virtuoso, Arturo O’Farrill performed.
Music Works Studios Opening Party
Percussionist Chris Theberge has put together a world-class recording/mixing facility in NYC that will have an emphasis on percussion projects. The great Giovanni Hidalgo was there to conduct an incredible jam session. Much success to Chris.
First San Francisco Photo Shoot
This is a photo from my first San Francisco Photo Shoot taken at the Mission Cultural Center. I think the year was 1985 but some of the guys in the photo might know the exact year. Some of the guys in the photo are Eric Rangél, Babatunde Lee, Michael Pluznick, John Santos, Karl Perazzo, Chalo Eduardo, Benni Duarte, Orestes Vilato, Mario Abruzo, Michael Spiro. Please get in touch with me with missing names.Thanks to Rafael Ramierez the following info was supplied:Top Row ~ Sammuel Ramirez, Rsafael Ramirez,Daryl Rogers