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Eugene Marlow's Heritage Ensemble at
Courtesy of Eugene Marlow | Posted on August 25, 2011
When
Wed, September 14, 2011
7:00pm
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Musicians
Eugene Marlow
composer / conductorBobby Sanabria
congasFrank Wagner
bass, acousticMichael Hashim
saxophone, sopraninoAbout
Eugene Marlow's Heritage Ensemble — an imaginative and tight quintet that churns out an intoxicating brew of in-the-pocket grooves and reverent soulful performances of original compositions and extant melodies in various jazz, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and neo-classical styles — celebrates their latest CD A Fresh Take.
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Bandleader Marlow’s delightfully inventive arrangements and lively presence at the keys, combined with the expert musicianship of this Ensemble brings variety to the table. Saxophonist Michael Hashim’s expressive horns can both wail and tenderly caress; Four-time Grammy-nominated drummer Bobby Sanabria and virtuoso percussionist Cristian Rivera are armed with an arsenal of Afro-Cuban rhythms; and the powerful yet poignant bassist Frank Wagner rounds out this stellar rhythm section. ...