Stanford Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Fall Concert

Description

The acclaimed Stanford Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble is excited to present its first performance of the academic year! The program will consist of a unique blend of traditional and contemporary songs spanning the entire scope of the Afro-Latin genre, mixed together in new and exciting ways. you will definitely *feel* the rhythm!

The evening consists of repertoire for listeners and dancers alike. We've got classic and modern Salsa, Son Montuno, Latin Jazz, Cha-Cha, Cuban Timba, Danzon and Rumba. The concert includes songs composed or performed by greats such as Celia Cruz, Sonora Ponceña, Issac Delgado, Rubén Blades and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. You'll definitely *feel* the rhythm!

The concert takes place on Saturday, December 2 starting at 7:30 PM at Campbell Recital Hall on the Stanford campus. Buy tickets in advance to save -- $15 general / $10 senior and student. Door prices go up $5, so reserve your space early. In addition, the concert is free to Stanford students with valid SUID. To purchase tickets, go to tickets.stanford.edu or call the Stanford Ticket Office at 650.725.2787.

Established in 2008 by Grammy-nominated pianist Murray Low, the group has emerged one of the premier academic performing groups of its kind. As prior recipients of a prestigious SiCA (Stanford Institute for Creativity and the Arts) grant, SALJE has been afforded the opportunity to collaborate with several luminaries in the field of Afro-Latin music, including Oscar Hernandez, Karl Perazzo, John Santos, Ray Vega, John Calloway, Doug Beavers, Jesus Diaz, Wayne Wallace and flautist Andrea Brachfeld. These master musicians and educators have helped to elevate the ensemble's performance acumen, as well as aid in establishing Stanford as a vital West Coast center for Afro-Latin Jazz.

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Link

http://latinjazz.stanford.edu

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831.295.2253

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650.725.2787 (Box Office)

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