Harlem Jazz Series - Joaquin Pozo at Greater Calvary Baptist Church

"Fiery, lyrical, and impossibly virtuosic"- such has been called master Cuban percussionist, Joaquin Pozo's style. Christened "El Pulpo" (The Octopus) because it is said his two-handed style rivals the eight hands of four drummers, Pozo comes from a lineage of Cuban musicians influential in the development of Afro-Latin jazz sound. The Havana-native, recent Harlem-transplant holds the distinction for his singular style, a uniquely melodic approach to the congas. Over the past 35 years, Pozo has honed his traditional and popular chops mastering folkloric forms like rumba and modern forms like jazz. As a bandleader and sideman, his music has led him across four continents and his discography spans a dozen recordings. As a highly revered composer and educator, Pozo's musical mastery and versatility put in a league of his own. After hearing his instantly recognizable reverberations one understands why Joaquin Pozo's sound has been imitated yet never duplicated....

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"Fiery, lyrical, and impossibly virtuosic"- such has been called master Cuban percussionist, Joaquin Pozo's style. Christened "El Pulpo" (The Octopus) because it is said his two-handed style rivals the eight hands of four drummers, Pozo comes from a lineage of Cuban musicians influential in the development of Afro-Latin jazz sound. The Havana-native, recent Harlem-transplant holds the distinction for his singular style, a uniquely melodic approach to the congas. Over the past 35 years, Pozo has honed his traditional and popular chops mastering folkloric forms like rumba and modern forms like jazz. As a bandleader and sideman, his music has led him across four continents and his discography spans a dozen recordings. As a highly revered composer and educator, Pozo's musical mastery and versatility put in a league of his own. After hearing his instantly recognizable reverberations one understands why Joaquin Pozo's sound has been imitated yet never duplicated.

Featuring:
Joaquin Pozo - congas


1st set: 7:00 pm - 7:45pm (15 min break) 2nd Set: 8:00pm - 8:45pm

House doors open at 6:30 pm

Website: https://go.evvnt.com/522965-0?pid=4485

End Time: 9:00 pm

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