Saturday Night Jazz Dtla Presents Justo Almario at Bar Fedora

SATURDAY ~ APRIL 22nd
THE TRUE LATIN JAZZ GENIUS OF
JUSTO ALMARIO

Justo Pastor Almario Gómez is a Colombian-born, Los Angeles-based flutist, saxophonist and Latin jazz group leader. He was among several Colombian musicians recruited by Mongo Santamaria for his band in the 1970s, notably on the album, Afro-Indio (1975).

Born in Sincelejo and raised in Medellin, Almario comes from a family musical tradition, dedicated since childhood to playing woodwind instruments. At 15, he founded the group The Bachelorsand was a member of 16 Dilido Combo.
He studied at the studied at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, before a stint with...

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SATURDAY ~ APRIL 22nd
THE TRUE LATIN JAZZ GENIUS OF
JUSTO ALMARIO

Justo Pastor Almario Gómez is a Colombian-born, Los Angeles-based flutist, saxophonist and Latin jazz group leader. He was among several Colombian musicians recruited by Mongo Santamaria for his band in the 1970s, notably on the album, Afro-Indio (1975).

Born in Sincelejo and raised in Medellin, Almario comes from a family musical tradition, dedicated since childhood to playing woodwind instruments. At 15, he founded the group The Bachelorsand was a member of 16 Dilido Combo.
He studied at the studied at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, before a stint with
Mongo Santamaria . He received a call from Santamaria, who sought an alto saxophone for the Jazz Workshop Boston "presentaciónen 71".

He performs concerts and records with his own group. He works with drummer Richie Garcia, bassist Guillermo Guzman, George Krischke guitarist and keyboardist Billy Cantos.
After working with Mongo Santamaria, Almario accompanied Jon Lucien, Frank Foster, Freddie Hubbard and Willie Bobo. He also played in the group Koinonia with guests including Machito, Tito Puente, Cal Tjader and Poncho Sánchez.

Justo is a most admired human being and player, sought after by the highest quality jazz musicians in the world! We are so incredibly fortunate to have him here in Los Angeles. We hope you take this opportunity to hear and experience his wonderful music and band!
WHAT A NIGHT OF MUSIC THIS IS GOING TO BE!




AU LAC Plant Based Restaurant at 710 W. 1st street, right behind Disney Hall, is the home of
Bar Fedora
a stellar and intimate club venue through the back of the main restaurant.
If you've not been here before, you will be amazed and
in love with the venue.
It truly is one of L.A.'s 'Hidden Gems'.

We hope to see you there! Invite your friends!
For Tickets and lots of information:
www.saturdaynightjazzdtla.com

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