Latin Jazz This Week will bring you a weekly look into news from the Latin Jazz world. You’ll find new releases, recommended performances, web finds, and more. You can check out some current sounds in the Listening Center tab at the top of the page. Performance dates will be kept in the Live Latin Jazz tab at the top of the page.

NEWS
Tomas Peña over at The Latin Jazz Network has published a wonderful interview with pianist, composer, and bandleader Frank Villafañe. It’s a great conversation that talks about Villafañe’s concept of Virtual Latin Jazz, looks into Villafañe’s recordings, and discusses the development of his new trio, “3 to clave.” The article provides some wonderful insight into a creative artist; it’s definitely worth the read. Check it out HERE.

Hector Aviles over at Latino Web Cafe has furthered his discussion of the ups and downs of salsa music history with two new articles. You can check out his thoughts on the impact of rock and disco HERE, and read a little bit about the Fania All-Stars HERE. There’s some good ideas flowing here, and it’s a good place to make a connection between Latin Jazz and the Latin dance world.

HOT RECENTLY AT LJC

Weekly Latin Jazz Video Fix: Marlon Simon & Black Chantilly

Spotlight: The Sonido Moderno Project, Coto Pincheira

8 Cal Tjader Albums To Kickstart Your Latin Jazz Record Collection

Album Of The Week: Daçando Com Ale, Greg Diamond

Latin Jazz Photo Album: John Calloway & Diaspora

Back To School Ideas For Edicators Integrating Latin Jazz Into Their Curriculum

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AVAILABLE THIS WEEK

Benjamim Taubkin, Sérgio Reze, Zeca Assumpçao, Joatan Nascimento: Trio + 1

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LIVE LATIN JAZZ
If you’re on the EAST COAST this week . . .
ARTURO O’FARRILL
Solo Piano
WHEN: Wednesday 8/19/09
WHERE: Puppet’s Jazz Bar
481 5th Avenue Park Slope
Brooklyn, NY
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $10

Mazel Tov Mis Amgios w/Larry Harlow, Andy Gonzalez, & more
WHEN: Sunday 8/23/09
WHERE: Damrosch Park Bandshell
132 W 65th Street
New York, NY
TIME: 4:00 p.m.
TICKETS: FREE

WHEN: Sunday 8/23/09
WHERE: Birdland
315 W. 44th Street
Manhattan, NY
TIME: 9:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $30

BOBBY SANABRIA
WHEN: Saturday 8/22/09
WHERE: New Haven Jazz Festival
165 Church Street
New Haven, CT
TIME: 8:00 p.m.
TICKETS: FREE

CHRIS WASHBURNE & S.Y.O.T.O.S.
WHEN: Sunday 8/23/09
WHERE: Smoke
2751 Broadway
New York, NY
TIME: 8:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. & 11:30 p.m.
TICKETS: $20 minimum

CUARTETANGO
WHEN: Saturday 8/22/09
WHERE: Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
76 Main Street
Westhampton Beach, NY
TIME: 8:30 p.m.
TICKETS: $55 - $85

CURTIS BROTHERS
WHEN: Thursday 8/20/09
WHERE: Nuyorican Poet’s Cafe
236 East 3rd Street
New York, NY
TIME: 9:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $7

GABRIEL ALEGRIA AFRO-PERUVIAN JAZZ SEXTET
WHEN: Thursday 8/20/09 - Sunday 8/23/09
WHERE: Tutuma Social Club
164 East 56th Street
New York, NY
TIME: Thursday - Saturday 8:00 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sunday 7:00 p.m.
TICKETS: NO COVER

HERNAN ROMERO
WHEN: Tuesday 8/18/09 - Wednesday 8/19/09
WHERE: Tutuma Social Club
164 East 56th Street
New York, NY
TIME: 8:00 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.
TICKETS: NO COVER

SOFIA REI KOUTSOVITIS
WHEN: Sunday 8/23/09
WHERE: Onda Restaurant
229 Front Street
New York, NY
TIME: 7:00 p.m.

TRIBUTE TO RAY BARRETTO
WHEN: Friday 8/21/09 - Saturday 8/22/09
WHERE: Creole Restaurant
2167 Third Avenue
New York, NY
TIME: 8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $15

VENISSA SANTÍ
WHEN: Saturday 8/22/09
WHERE: Minton’s
206 W 118th Street
New York, NY
TIME: 10:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $10

WILLIE MARTINEZ
WHEN: Sunday 8/23/09
WHERE: Flushing Town Hall
137-35 Northern Boulevard
Flushing, NY
TIME: 1:00 p.m.
TICKETS: FREE

If you’re in the MID-EAST this week . . .
CHICAGO AFRO-LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE
WHEN: Thursday 8/20/09
WHERE: Andy’s Jazz Club
11 E. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL
TIME: 9:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $10

JOHN SMITH & DA’ JA GROUP
WHEN: Thursday 8/20/09
WHERE: Vicente’s Cuban Cuisine
1250 Library Street
Detroit, MI
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $45 - dinner & music

LOS GATOS
WHEN: Thursday 8/20/09
WHERE: The Firefly Club
637 S. Main
Ann Arbor, MI
TIME: 8:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $8

TUMBAO BRAVO
WHEN: Friday 8/21/09
WHERE: Centre Village
1777 N Canton Center Road
Canton, MI
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
TICKETS: FREE

WHEN: Sunday 8/23/09
WHERE: Cascades Rotary Bandshell
1401 S. Brown Street
Jackson , MI
TIME: 3:00 p.m.
TICKETS: FREE

WHEN: Sunday 8/23/09
WHERE: Sangria - Royal Oak
401 S. Lafayette
Royal Oak, MI
TIME: 9:00 p.m.

If you’re on the WEST COAST this week . . .
ALEXA WEBER MORALES
WHEN: Sunday 8/23/09
WHERE: JB’s Lounge - Red Lion Hotel
1401 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $8

BOBBY MATOS
WHEN: Saturday 8/22/09
WHERE: Sunset Junction Street Fair - Hyperion Dance Stage
3300 Sunset Boulevard
Silverlake, CA
TIME: 3:30 p.m.
TICKETS: $15 in advance; $20 at door

FRANCISCO AGUABELLA
WHEN: Saturday 8/22/09
WHERE: Steamer’s Cafe
138 W. Commonwealth
Fullerton, CA
TIME: 8:30 p.m.
TICKETS: $8

GILBERT CASTELLANOS
WHEN: Tuesday 8/18/09
WHERE: Onyx Room
852 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA
TIME: 9:00 p.m.
TICKETS: FREE

GRUPO FALSO BAIANO
WHEN: Monday 8/17/09
WHERE: People In Plazas
101 Calfornia Street
San Francisco, CA
TIME: 12:00 p.m.
TICKETS: FREE

JAZZ ON THE LATIN SIDE ALL-STARS
The Ultimate Jazz Festival
WHEN: Sunday 8/23/09
WHERE: Fairmount Park
2601 Fairmount Boulevard
Riverside, CA
TIME: Music runs 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $45 in advance; $55 day of show

JOHN CALLOWAY
WHEN: Saturday 8/22/09
WHERE: Cocina Poblana
499 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA
TIME: 8:00 p.m.

JOVINO SANTOS NETO
WHEN: Sunday 8/23/09
WHERE: Bardach-Wells TeaHouse Garden
939 25th Avenue South
Seattle, WA
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
TIME: Donation

L.A. MAMBO COMBO
The Ultimate Jazz Festival
WHEN: Saturday 8/22/09
WHERE: Fairmount Park
2601 Fairmount Boulevard
Riverside, CA
TIME: Music runs 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $45 in advance; $55 day of show

NAGUAL
WHEN: Friday 8/21/09 - Saturday 8/22/09
WHERE: Tower Bridge Bistro
100 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
TICKETS: NO COVER

PONCHO SANCHEZ
Screening of Poncho At Montruex
WHEN: Thursday 8/20/09
WHERE: The GRAMMY Museum
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
TICKETS: $15

WHEN: Thursday 8/20/09
WHERE: The Conga Room
800 West Olympic Boulevard
Suites A160 and A260
Los Angeles, CA
TIME: 10:00 p.m.

WHEN: Saturday 8/22/09
WHERE: Deer Valley Snow Park Lodge
2250 Deer Valley Drive South
Park City, UT
TIME: 8:30 p.m.
TICKETS: $35

RAMON BANDA
WHEN: Saturday 8/22/09
WHERE: Festival Of The Arts
650 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $7

SCOTT MARTIN LATIN SOUL BAND
WHEN: Friday 8/21/09
WHERE: Aliso Viejo Country Club
33 Santa Barbara Dr
Aliso Viejo, CA
TIME: 7:00 p.m.

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