Early Bird Latin Jazz For Kids: John Santos Sextet at Stanford Jazz Festival

An early introduction to jazz can set the stage for a lifetime of learning and fun, so join us for this very special matinee performance and share the joys of a truly American art form with the entire family.
Young and old alike can’t help but respond to the exciting rhythms, traditional instruments, and joyous energy of John Santos and his band. In addition to being an acclaimed bandleader, five-time Grammy nominee and a master percussionist, Santos is an expert on the history of Latin and Afro-Caribbean music.
In this special program for kids and families, he illuminates the music’s multicultural traditions and demonstrates an extended family of amazing instruments. Latin jazz is a wonderful part of the Bay Area’s musical heritage, and the John Santos Sextet is the perfect introduction for the entire family....

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An early introduction to jazz can set the stage for a lifetime of learning and fun, so join us for this very special matinee performance and share the joys of a truly American art form with the entire family.
Young and old alike can’t help but respond to the exciting rhythms, traditional instruments, and joyous energy of John Santos and his band. In addition to being an acclaimed bandleader, five-time Grammy nominee and a master percussionist, Santos is an expert on the history of Latin and Afro-Caribbean music.
In this special program for kids and families, he illuminates the music’s multicultural traditions and demonstrates an extended family of amazing instruments. Latin jazz is a wonderful part of the Bay Area’s musical heritage, and the John Santos Sextet is the perfect introduction for the entire family.

For more information on this event or to purchase tickets please visit http://www.stanfordjazz.org/jazzfestival/07_10_early.html or call (650) 725-ARTS [2787]

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