NY Times Lens Blogger David Gonzalez wrote a nice on my photography over the years. You can read it here:
http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/13/bongos-congas-and-cameras/
Photos
Willie Alvarez at FB Lounge
Costa Rica, December 2010
Holiday/Christmas party 2010
2010 Year In Review
The year began with my biggest birthday party, ever that was transformed into a fund raiser for Haitian earthquake relief.
congahead.com‘s studio for video production came into full gear. 4 Camera HD videos with high fidelity stereo sound provided by world class audio engineer, Kamilo Kratc with video assistance from his wife, Sandra Kratc, audio assistance from new family member, DJ Javick and help from Jake Fischer.
This site wouldn’t have the capability it has without the genius of Clinton Bradley who for the last 14 years constantly improved my ability in technology.
Always props to Little Johnny Rivero who’s devotion to my cause is endless. My wife, Vivianne has provided the most delicious meals for the musical talent that has been so kind to lend their talent to congahead.com,
2010 came to an end with the addition of theater drapes for congahead.com’s studio for the good look and improved sound.
2010 produced the greatest variety of music. Over 8,500,000 viewing by year end and growing.
We had variety!
Ole Mathisen Tenor Sax and computer
Tenor sax man, Ole Mathisen stopped by the congahead.com studio to perform a couple of tunes with computer accompaniment.
James Moody R.I.P.
Jazz sax player James Moody passed away on December 9, 2010 in San Diego at the age of 85.
Benitez-John and his son, Francis perform for congahead.com
On December 7, 2010 John and his son, Francis Benitez brought their respective bands to the congahead.com studio to perform.
Lenny Kravitz late 1980s
In 1989 I was invited by drummer, Zoro to a loft in Soho, NYC where he was staying with Lenny Kravitz and got to get a couple of photos of this great musician.
Thanksgiving 2010
Hector Morales video session at congahead.com studio
On November 21, 2010 percussionist/bandleader Hector Morales brought his band to the congahead.com studio to record two tunes.
Lara Bello at Drom
Spanish singer, Lara Bello brought her vocal talents to Lower East Side music club, Drom with an all star band comprised of Jason Lindner, keyboard; Yayo Sirca, drums and Armando Gola, bass.
New York Gypsy All Stars
On November 6, 2010 the exciting and different New York Gypsy All Stars created 3 videos at congahead.com studio featuring a United Nations of musicians. Tamer Pinarbasi, kanun (Turkey); Ismail “Smajko” Lumanovski (Macedonia), clarinet; Engin Gunaydin (Turkey), drums; Panagiotis Andreou (Greece), bass; Jason Lindner (US), keyboard and Sebastian Nikoll (Germany), conga
Arturo O’Farrill Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra at Symphony Space
On November 6, 2010 Arturo O’Farrill brough the legacy of his father, Chico O’Farrill to Smyphony Space in NYC for an evening of the finest Latin jazz music with an all star orchestra that just returned from their sold out trip to Taiwan.
R.I.P. Rudy Regalado
Venezuelan born percussionist died in Las Vegas on November 5, 2010. I first met Rudy in Puerto Rico in the 1960s. I knew him while he was a fixture on the LA music scene and later got to see him in Los Vegas. He was 73 years old.
