Special Event: South Mountain Community College Latin Jazz Band at The Nash

Time: 7:30-10pm (BYOB policy)
Tickets: $10, $5 Students with ID
Contact: John 602-795-0464

The South Mountain Latin Jazz Big Band was formed in 2011 to specialize in Latin Jazz Music. Latin Jazz Music can simply be described as Jazz from Latin America with the main influences coming from Cuba and Africa. The rhythms are based on the clave beat of 3-2 or 2-3. The South Mountain Latin Jazz band will perform this exciting music by composers Ray Santos, Mongo Santamaria, Joe Gallardo and many more!
Eddie Gaona has been a music educator for over 35 years, a professional trumpet player, an arranger and the leader of a Latin band. Eddie is currently music director and theory instructor at South Mountain Community College....

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Time: 7:30-10pm (BYOB policy)
Tickets: $10, $5 Students with ID
Contact: John 602-795-0464

The South Mountain Latin Jazz Big Band was formed in 2011 to specialize in Latin Jazz Music. Latin Jazz Music can simply be described as Jazz from Latin America with the main influences coming from Cuba and Africa. The rhythms are based on the clave beat of 3-2 or 2-3. The South Mountain Latin Jazz band will perform this exciting music by composers Ray Santos, Mongo Santamaria, Joe Gallardo and many more!
Eddie Gaona has been a music educator for over 35 years, a professional trumpet player, an arranger and the leader of a Latin band. Eddie is currently music director and theory instructor at South Mountain Community College.

VOCALS, Anel Yenitza

SAX SECTION
Dr. Mark Lanus – Alto Sax/Clarinet/Flute/Piccolo
Andy Tran – Alto Sax/Clarinet/Flute
Larry Muños – Tenor Sax/Clarinet
Matt Pitts – Tenor Sax/Clarinet
Jeff Ofner – Bari Sax/Bass Clarinet

TRUMPET/FLUGELHORN
Nicholas Papagalos
Gabriel Bey
Joe Granadoa
Dr. Carlos Bejerano
Simon Gaona

TROMBONE
Luis Piano
David Ginn
Bob Sampson

RHYTHM SECTION
Marco Soto – Piano
Dallas Huber – Bass
Sal Cafiero – Drum set
Frank Favela – Conga
Abel Valentin – Timbales
Tony Valenzuela – Bongos

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