Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble of SF State
Tuesday, May 13, 2014, 5:00 pm
The Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble of SF State celebrates its 15th anniversary by performing works by Phoebe Snow, Cheo Feliciano, alumnus Cal Tjader, Joe Cuba, Tipica 73, Cubanismo, Vennisa Santi and Tony Vega. Directed by John Calloway. Free.
Location:
Creative Arts Building, Knuth Hall
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Sponsor:
School of Music and Dance
Contact:
SF State Box Office
Phone:
415-338-2467
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Founded in 1999, the Afro-Cuban Jazz Ensemble of SF State aims to expose the larger listening audience to the richness of Cuban and other Latin American music styles that have so influenced American popular music styles. Over its 15-year history, the ensemble has performed at San Francisco’s Carnaval, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and live on KPFA radio, and with legendary performers such as Orquesta Aragón, Israel “Cachao” Lopez and Benny Velarde. The ensemble has contributed significantly to the Bay Area’s multicultural music and art community.