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March Is Music 2023 New York Boricua Quintet Feat. John Santos at Pregones Theater
Courtesy of Rosanna Plasencia | Posted on March 1, 2023
When
Sat, March 4, 2023
7:00 pm
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Musicians
John Santos
percussionEdsel Gomez
pianoIvan Renta
saxophoneAlex "Apolo" Ayala
bass, acousticCamilo Molina
congasAbout
Seven-time Grammy-nominated percussionist John Santos, is one of the foremost exponents of Afro-Latin music in the world today. He is known for his innovative use of traditional forms and instruments in combination with contemporary music. For this MIM opener concert, John joins the New York Boricua Quintet comprised of local Latin Jazz heavy hitters Edsel Gómez (piano), Iván Renta (sax), Alex “Apolo” Ayala (bass), and Camilo Molina (drums). A dream lineup of unmatched artistry, imagination, and passion — get ready to be blown away!
Pregones/PRTT’s March Is Music 2023 series featuring 9 live concerts by world-class classical, jazz, folk, and fusion artists, plus the New York premiere screening of SANTOS – Skin to Skin, a film portrait of master percussionist John Santos. All events are presented live at Pregones Theater, located at 575 Walton Avenue, just steps off the 2, 4, 5 trains, in The Bronx, a.k.a. The Borough of Music (“El condado de la música”). A digital livestream option for all 9 concerts is also available for remote viewing. Evening concert tickets are $25 in person / $10 online; both Bronx Piano Sundays and Bronx Film Wednesdays screening are free. Tickets on sale now at www.pregonesprtt.org or by calling 718-585-1202....