Alex Conde, John Santos & Jeff Chambers: Descarga for Bud Powell (TWO SHOWS)

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Following the success of Descarga for Monk, Alex Conde, John Santos, and Jeff Chambers Trio present Descarga for Bud Powell, a flamenco and Latin jazz tribute to the genius of American jazz pianist Bud Powell.   FEATURING: Alex Conde - piano John Santos - percussion Jeff Chambers - bass   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Alex Conde is a graduate in classical music from the Jose Iturbi Conservatory of Music and in jazz piano from el Liceu de Barcelona. He won a scholarship to attend the presti...
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Rebirth Canal: Latin/Vietnamese Jazz

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Rebirth Canal is a bold new ensemble led by pianist, vocalist, and composer Camille Mai. Featuring Bay Area heavyweights Ernesto Mazar Kindelán, Marcelo Perez, Daniel Riera, and Ahkeel Mestayer, their original music fuses lush neo-soul harmonies with Afro-Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, overlaid with the microtonal undulations of Vietnamese folk music. Their next stop—Havana Jazz Festival 2020!   FEATURING: Camille Mai - piano, vocals Ernesto Mazar Kindelán - bass Marcelo Perez - drums A...
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Caminos Flamencos: Flamenkeando (One Night, Two Shows)

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*UPDATE: This performance has changed from one show to a double show. We apologize for any inconvenience. Caminos Flamencos is an Emmy-winning troupe known for its improvisational and passionate representation of flamenco infused with modern influences of jazz, rock, and Latin. Led by virtuoso guitarist Jason "El Rubio" McGuire and director Yaelisa, they will be joined by Spanish singer El Grillu, highly respected dancer Fanny Ara, as well as special guests, which will feature rocking fla...
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CANCELLED – Caminos Flamencos: Flamenkeando (Night 1)

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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the date and time of this event have been changed to Saturday, November 23 as a double show. We apologize for any inconvenience. Caminos Flamencos is an Emmy-winning troupe known for its improvisational and passionate representation of flamenco infused with modern influences of jazz, rock, and Latin. Led by virtuoso guitarist Jason "El Rubio" McGuire and director Yaelisa, they will be joined by Spanish singer El Grillu, highly respected dancer Fanny Ara, a...
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Bianca Rodriguez: Flamenco with Latin Classics

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Sevillian flamenco singer Juan Murube has inspired a show which is part-traditional flamenco and part-Latin music. Tying together both musical styles to bring the audience to its feet, the ensemble will perform traditional flamenco along with boleros and salsa.   FEATURING: Juan Murube (special guest singer) - cante Gopal Slavonic - guitar Chus Alonso - flute Marlon Aldana - percussion Bianca Rodriguez - dance Radha Garcia - dance   ABOUT THE ARTIST: Bianca Rodriguez began d...
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Los Nadies: Danceable Latin Rock with a Conscience

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Los Nadies bring a keen mix of politics, poetry, street party, and musicianship every time they step on to a stage. They play an eclectic combination of highly danceable Latin music with rock.   FEATURING: Juan Cuba - lead vocals, rhythm guitar Mateo Nube - lead electric guitar, backup vocals Marty Jones - bass guitar Chris Mayorga - lead & rhythm acoustic guitar José Vergelin - drums, cajón, bongó, percussion   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Los Nadies weave together a wide array of Lat...
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Brian Andres Trio Latino ft. Christian Tumalan & Aaron Germain: Latin Jazz

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A trio is a much more intimate, yet demanding, musical setting for musicians to explore. There is no place to hide, no weak link allowed. In such a small setting, the dynamics must become more acute, the musical idea that much more clear, the technique that much more precise. It is in that context that the Brian Andres Trio Latino, featuring Christian Tumalan and Aaron Germain, thrives. Three musicians making a statement with the freedom of jazz and the cultural richness of the Afro-Latino diasp...
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Taraf de Locos: Birthday Bash

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San Francisco-bred Taraf de Locos reunites for a special birthday celebration! The band performs music from the Balkans to Latin America, as well as original compositions inspired by those styles. Tastefully combining the elements of innovation and authentic tradition, Taraf de Locos produces groove-based music that will make you dance, and moments of mellow, soaring harmonies that will leave you in awe.   FEATURING: Aya Safiya - vocals, violin, timple Cecilia Cassandra Peña-Govea - voc...
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Flamenkeando: Flamenco Meets Gypsy Jazz (Night 2)

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Caminos Flamencos, an award-winning flamenco troupe, collaborates with members of gypsy jazz group Barrio Manouche to present two special nights of flamenco, jazz manouche, and Latin vibes on December 14 and 15. Seven artists improvise and explore between their musical worlds to create a blend of sounds rooted in flamenco dance and music, yet open in a free-style form much like a chamber jazz ensemble.   FEATURING: Jason “El Rubio” McGuire – acoustic guitar Felix de Lola – vocals Javi ...
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Flamenkeando: Flamenco Meets Gypsy Jazz (Night 1)

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Caminos Flamencos, an award-winning flamenco troupe, collaborates with members of gypsy jazz group Barrio Manouche to present two special nights of flamenco, jazz manouche, and Latin vibes on December 14 and 15. Seven artists improvise and explore between their musical worlds to create a blend of sounds rooted in flamenco dance and music, yet open in a free-style form much like a chamber jazz ensemble.   FEATURING: Jason “El Rubio” McGuire – acoustic guitar Felix de Lola – vocals Javi ...
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Daniel Fabricant Trio / StringQuake: Melodic French Jazz & Improvisations

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Daniel Fabricant Trio joins forces with StringQuake for an evening of melodic French jazz, electrifying improvisations, and unusual meters.   FEATURING: Daniel Fabricant Trio Daniel Fabricant - bass Aaron Kierbel - drums TBD - piano StringQuake Amelia Romano - electric harp Misha Khalikulov - cello Josh Mellinger - cajón, tabla, frame drum   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Daniel Fabricant is a versatile bassist, playing both upright and electric, that can adapt to a wide range of mu...
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Mean to Me: Classic Jazz Reworked with a Funky Step

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Mean to Me is a quintet that resurrects classic jazz of the 1920s through 1940s—sometimes interlaced with the more modern stylings of Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, and Ahmad Jamal—and an eclectic variety of soul and Latin jazz.   FEATURING: Judy Butterfield - vocals Ben Slater - saxophone, piano Dave Shaff - trumpet, washboard Cairo McCochran - drums TBA - bass   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Mean to Me is comprised of four core members: Judy Butterfield, who trained as a cabaret sin...
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Brian Andres Trio: Latin Jazz

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Brian Andres returns to the Red Poppy to present original compositions and arrangements of classic jazz and Latin standards.   FEATURING: Brian Andres - drumset Christian Tumalan - piano David Pinto - bass   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Drummer Brian Andres leads the Latin jazz group the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel. The nucleus of that ensemble is the trio, featuring Grammy Award-winning musicians Christian Tumalan on piano and David Pinto on bass. As they have with the larger ensemble, the t...
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Flamenkeando: Flamenco Meets Gypsy Jazz

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Caminos Flamencos, an award-winning flamenco troupe, collaborates with members of gypsy jazz group Barrio Manouche to present an eclectic evening of flamenco, jazz manouche, and Latin vibes. Seven artists improvise and explore between their musical worlds to create a blend of sounds rooted in flamenco dance and music, yet open in a free-style form much like a chamber jazz ensemble.   FEATURING: Jason "El Rubio" McGuire - acoustic guitar Felix de Lola - vocals Javi Jimenez - guitar Lui...
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RDL+: Modern Original Jazz – Album Release Concert

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RDL+ presents the album release performance of Pacific Voyage. In the spirit of adventure, this live performance album captures it all. From placid waters to raging seas, Pacific Voyage sails the oceans in a vessel of original composition, powered by the raw emotions of the improvisation trio.   FEATURING: Ruthie Dineen - piano Doug Lee - bass Luis Salcedo - guitar Steve Weems - drums   ABOUT THE ARTIST: RDL+ has been in existence since 2009 in various formations, composing an...
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Rebecca Kleinmann Ensemble: Brazilian & Latin Jazz

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Rebecca Kleinmann presents an evening of Brazilian and Latin jazz including a special tribute to great flutist Dave Valentin who passed away last year. Kleinmann and fellow flutists unveil the world premiere of her arrangements for flute choir and rhythm section before performing at the National Flute Convention in Orlando.   FEATURING: Rebecca Kleinmann Ensemble Rebecca Kleinmann - flute, alto flute, vocals Vitor Gonçalves - piano, accordion Julien Cantelm - drums Special Guest Fl...
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Susana Pineda & The New Quartet: Modern Jazz & Latin Rhythms – CD Pre-Release Concert

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Susana Pineda & The New Quartet present their special CD pre-release concert with a blend of modern jazz, Latin rhythms, and other popular genres. Their original pieces and arrangements explore the musical interaction and intermixture of city and nature, the modern and the traditional, and North and South America, all to create a new, colorful, and exciting sound.   FEATURING: Susana Pineda - vocals Morgan Maudiere - piano Shimpei Ogawa - bass Zach Mondlick - drums   ABOUT THE...
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Madelina y Los Carpinteros w/ Wentworth-Romero Duo: A Celebration of Latin-American Roots

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An evening of folk-inspired Latin American music of resistance and joy, Madelina y Los Carpinteros, plus special guest Tito Guerra, present traditional and original music from Chile, Argentina, the Andes Region, Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Madelina y Los Carpinteros is a multicultural Latin American ensemble following the tradition of Nueva Canción and Nueva Trova, movements that came out of the Americas' liberation struggles to freshly embody the folk roots with an enriched l...
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Diana Gameros + Dorian Wood: Latinx Chants, Sorrows & Storytelling

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Dorian Wood returns to the Bay Area after nearly six years to perform songs from his most recent album, XALÁ, as well as past original works and reimagined folk standards. Diana Gameros then serenades us with lullabies from her albums, Arrullo and Eterno Retorno, plus new works on piano and electric guitar. An intimate evening of Latinx chants, sorrows, and storytelling, Gameros and Wood also collaborate on a selection of South American folk tunes.   FEATURING: Diana Gameros - guitar, vo...
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Brian Andres and the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel: Compositions of Drummers & Percussionists

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Brian Andres and the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel present their own arrangements of compositions by well-known jazz drummers and Latin jazz percussionists, as well as original music.   FEATURING: Brian Andres - drumset Javier Cabanilas - congas Christian Tumalan - piano Aaron Germain - bass Steffen Kuehn - trumpet   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Lead by drummer Brian Andres, the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel (ACJC) was formed to contribute its own mark to the San Francisco Bay Area’s history of Lati...
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Justin Ancheta Acoustic: Folklyrico Americana – Latin Reggae Flamenco

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Justin Ancheta is an established musician and songwriter in the Bay Area with compelling and eclectic styles that range as far as his ethnicity takes him. With songs in English, Spanish, and Tagalog, Ancheta encompasses his Californian roots with global influences. He is accompanied with melodies by Garcia Scammon on clarinet and saxophone and often has special guests that bridge into new territories of musicality.   FEATURING: Justin Ancheta - guitar, vocals Garcia Scammon - saxophone ...
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Alex Conde, John Santos & Jeff Chambers: Jazz Flamenco (2 SHOWS)

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Jazz/flamenco pianist Alex Conde returns to the Bay Area to reunite with his California trio featuring Grammy-nominated percussionist John Santos and legendary bassist Jeff Chambers. This extraordinary trio of natural-born improvisors will explore the intersections of jazz, Latin jazz, flamenco, and all the spaces in between, leaving you inspired, elated, and transformed.   FEATURING: Alex Conde - piano John Santos - percussion Jeff Chambers - bass   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Alex Con...
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Mean to Me: Classic Vocal Jazz Set to a Modern Tune

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Mean to Me is a jazz quintet that resurrects classic jazz of the 1920s through 1940s–sometimes interlaced with the more modern stylings of Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, and Ahmad Jamal–and an eclectic variety of soul-jazz and Latin jazz.   FEATURING: Judy Butterfield - vocals Ben Slater - saxophone, piano Cairo McCochran - drums Dave Shaff - trumpet Scott Foster - guitar Adam Gay - bass   ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Mean to Me is comprised of four core members: Judy, who trained...
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Jason Anick & Jason Yeager Quartet: Modern Chamber Jazz with Latin & Pop Influences

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Bringing together original compositions and creative covers of music from the Great American Songbook and the Beatles, Berklee College of Music faculty members Jason Anick and Jason Yeager’s "jazz without borders" approach to music-making features adventurous improvisations and a commitment to melody and group interplay. At their first Red Poppy show together, expect to hear songs from their recently released album, United, on Greg Osby's Inner Circle Music.   FEATURING: Jason Anick - vi...
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Guarandinga: Latin Afro-Pop (DOUBLE SHOW!)

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Red Poppy favorites Guarandinga, led by singer Rowan Jiménez and bassist/producer Jeremy Allen, return with a signature style of Latin Afro-Pop that integrates hip-hop, rock, and Venezuelan folklore with gritty East Bay funk.   FEATURING: Rowan Jiménez - vocals, percussion Jeremy Allen - bass, vocals, cuatro, percussion Kenya Moses - percussion, vocals Chris Carter - guitar Brian Andres - drums   Learn more: Website | Facebook | YouTube     EVENT DETAILS ...
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Zona Blu with Suzanne Kramer: Soul Jazz

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Bay Area jazz quartet Zona Blu, who specialize in Latin, funk, and swing grooves, returns to the Poppy with singer Suzanne Kramer, renowned for her alt-pop country/folk vocals with indie band Sugar Ponies. Featuring: Suzanne Kramer - vocals Jim Wasco - piano David Kaufer - guitar Steve Teich - alto sax/flute Greg Galli - drums Learn more: Zona Blu | Sugar Ponies   EVENT DETAILS   Time: Doors 7:00PM / Show 7:30PM Admission: $15-20 sliding scale Tickets will not be sol...
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Taraf de Locos: Balkan, Latin & More – DOUBLE SHOW!

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"Taraf" means "band" in Romanian, "Locos" means "crazies" in Spanish, and "de" means "of" in both languages–the perfect name for a group who lives at the intersection of Greek, Albanian, Turkish, New Orleans, Mexican, and Cuban music. If their previous Red Poppy shows are any indication, this quintet’s rare break from a self-imposed hiatus promises to be a very special performance. Featuring: Tano Brock - alto sax, clarinet, guitar, vocals Aya Safiya - violin, vocals Cecilia-Cassandra Peñ...
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Zona Blu: Soul Jazz Collective

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Ready for an easygoing evening of friendly, familiar jazz tunes? Local quintet Zona Blu, whose Italian name is a nod to Milanese jazz club “blue zones” and Miles Davis’ iconic Kind of Blue, presents a laid-back night of Latin, funk, and swing grooves that’s sure to ease you into the weekend. Featuring: David Kaufer - guitar Jim Wasco - piano Steve Teich - alto saxophone/flute Greg Galli - drums Tom Donald - bass Learn more: Website   EVENT DETAILS   Time: Doors 7:00PM ...
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Soul y Agua: Latin, Soul, and Folk

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With an all-acoustic sound, rich harmonies, and soul-soothing rhythms, Soul y Agua blends influences from Mexico, Cuba, and Spain with jazz, R&B, and pop. The Bay Area-based quartet promises truly authentic original compositions along with select favorite traditional pieces. Featuring: Monica Maria Fimbrez - vocals, jarana, guitar Angelica Rodriguez - vocals Daniel Fabricant - bass Marlon Aldana - percussion Learn more: Website | Facebook     EVENT DETAILS   Tim...
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Avotcja & Modúpue: Jazz, Latin Jazz, and Blues with Poetry

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Acclaimed Bay Area poet/playwright/percussionist/radio host Avotcja (pronounced “ah-va-cha”) returns to the Red Poppy with her quartet, whose name means “gratitude” in Yoruba. Expect a set of jazz, blues, Afro-Cuban polyrhythms, and powerful poetry. Featuring: Avotcja - poetry, percussion Jon Jang - piano Sandi Poindexter - violin Francis Wong - saxophone, flute “Heshima” Mark Williams - bass Learn more: Website   EVENT DETAILS   Time: Doors 7:00PM / Show 7:30PM Admi...
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