Tag Frank Valdes

Frank Valdes Septet

Celebrating Puerto Rico Discovery Day Discovery Day (Spanish: Día del Descubrimiento de Puerto Rico) is a public holiday in Puerto Rico observed on November 19th. This holiday marks the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the island in 1493. Every year,…

Frank Valdes Septet

Wen Wu-sax, Josiel Perez-trumpet, Glen Gross-trumpet, Arsen Nalbandian-piano, Dallas Huber-bass, Fred Boswell, Jr.-drums, Miguel “Mambo” DeLeon-timbales, Frank Valdes-percussion July 30th will be a Summer Evening celebrating the music of NY Puerto Rican composers and band leaders such as , Eddie…

Alan Lewine’s AZXtet

Glen Gross-trumpet/flugelhorn, Malik Alkabir-saxes/clarinets/flutes, Garrett Jones-bassoon/tenor sax, Arsen Nalbandian-piano, Alan Lewine-bass, John Rumbaugh-drums, with special guest Ana Maria Ruimonte-vocals Alan Lewine’s AZXtet [sometimes THE ALAN LEWINE XTET] presents some of the finest players in Arizona playing an exciting mix of…

Josiel Perez’s MambAZ All-Stars

The Josiel Perez’s MambAZ All-Stars bring the fiery sounds of Cuba together with the soulful sounds of American Jazz to create a concoction that will leave you wanting more. The group pays homage to the Cuban legends Perez Prado, Benny…