Brian Andres & the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel ft. Alexa Morales: Latin Jazz

Grammy-winning singer Alexa Morales joins Brian Andres and his Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel for a night of original compositions and classic Latin jazz standards.

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The Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel, rooted firmly in a Bay Area Latin jazz tradition that includes artists from Cal Tjader to Armando Peraza and John Santos to Wayne Wallace, was formed to contribute its own mark to that storied history. Led by Brian Andres and featuring Grammy Award-winning musicians, as well as esteemed music educators, the ACJC never fails to perform its music at the highest level.

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Since 2004, Oakland-based songwriter Alexa Weber Morales has made 12 studio recordings, including three solo albums, Jazzmérica, Vagabundeo, and I Wanna Work For You, and a solo EP, From Me To Yule. In 2010, her vocals graced the Grammy-nominated Latin jazz album Bien! Bien! In 2012, she was commissioned to write lyrics and sing on Pacific Mambo Orchestra’s debut release, which won the Grammy for Best Tropical Latin Album, marking a historic triumph for the Bay Area Latin music scene and for indie musicians everywhere.

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Time: Doors 7:00PM / Show 7:30PM
Admission: $15-20 sliding scale
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event – please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets. All ages are welcome.

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