The Contemporary Band at Fiesta Sunset Jazz

On Friday, May 23rd, the guests of honor at the Sunset Jazz Fiesta were the debuting group The Contemporary Band, who delighted everyone in attendance with an excellent and eclectic musical selection.

We had written: A very exciting night, much applauded, well worth repeating... and soon! Well, soon has arrived... now we'll have them back to kick off the October performances, when they take the stage on Friday the 3rd.

The Contemporary Band: a group created by guitarist and arranger Samy Kiquez, along with his colleagues Willamny Regalado (vocals), Lucas Rodriguez (drums), Neftali Hernández (bass), Dariel Ferreras (piano), and Duoyi Xi (clarinet), offering a diversity that will make the atmosphere feel so pleasant when listening to interpretations of familiar songs and themes, leaving the audience wanting more....

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On Friday, May 23rd, the guests of honor at the Sunset Jazz Fiesta were the debuting group The Contemporary Band, who delighted everyone in attendance with an excellent and eclectic musical selection.

We had written: A very exciting night, much applauded, well worth repeating... and soon! Well, soon has arrived... now we'll have them back to kick off the October performances, when they take the stage on Friday the 3rd.

The Contemporary Band: a group created by guitarist and arranger Samy Kiquez, along with his colleagues Willamny Regalado (vocals), Lucas Rodriguez (drums), Neftali Hernández (bass), Dariel Ferreras (piano), and Duoyi Xi (clarinet), offering a diversity that will make the atmosphere feel so pleasant when listening to interpretations of familiar songs and themes, leaving the audience wanting more.

Songs by Esperanza Spalding, Pat Metheny, Ella, Monk, and Corea will be featured, as well as Stevie Wonder, The Yellow Jackets, and Tracy Chapman, among others.

A great night to enjoy a young crowd that comes to play, comes to leave everyone clapping and asking for more!

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