I am thrilled to be returning to Bar Next Door/La Lanterna with my good friends Alex Apolo Ayala (bass) and Willie Martínez (drums/vocals) playing some of my Latin jazz compositions from the last 25 years as well as new material from the new album! 2 sets at 8:30 and 10:30PM,[…]
We are thrilled to be returning to Chicago on May 26, 2019 to perform at the Mole de Mayo Festival at 5:30pm. For more info: https://www.starevents.com/event/mole-de-mayo/
Back from Guantánamo…truly incredible as always! De regreso de Guantánamo…increible como siempre! http://www.noticiasclave.net/es/noticia/rotundo-exito-del-ix-festival-del-changui-elio-reve-mat.html http://www.acn.cu/cultura/35044-jazzista-estadounidense-defiende-al-changuei-y-la-obra-de-latamble-fotos http://venceremos.cu/guantanamo-en-el-lente/13921-fotogaleria-changueiseros-en-peregrinacion
Super excited for the next TSK gig with John Marino and David Ullmann at Tomi Jazz
A Century of Cuban Music in NYC with Trio La Cumbancha Playing Cuban son, guaracha, boleros, and more In Cuba, the word cumbancha means “party” and Trio La Cumbancha brings together three of New York City’s most exciting instrumentalists and singers dedicated to performing the entire range of the Cuban[…]
I am thrilled for my brother, Andy González whose CD, “Entre Colegas” was just nominated for a Grammy award in the category of Best Latin Jazz Album. I am honored to have written the liner notes, one composition, and to have performed on half of the record. Fingers crossed for[…]
I was honored to receive the Chico O’Farrill Lifetime Achievement Award from Latinjazz USA at Aaron Davis Hall on November 18, 2016. Here is a review of the concert and award ceremony from Downbeat Magazine.
I am very excited and honored to participate with Bobby Sanabria, Xiomara Laugart, Amaury Acosta, David Oquendo, and many other musicians in a tribute concert to Candido Camero on November 18 at Aaron Davis Hall. I am also humbled to receive a lifetime achievement award from Latin Jazz USA. Please[…]
Here are two new videos from a great gig with Paul Carlon, Alex Ayala, and Chembo Corniel: Tocoloro and Chelsea Bridge/Tumba Palo Cucuyé
I am excited to share the news of my recent publication, “Chinita Linda: Portrayals of Chinese and Asian Identity and Culture by Chinese and Non-Chinese in Spanish Caribbean Dance Music,” in Chinese America: History & Perspectives 2015