Date:
Monday, July 27
Time:
7:00 PM
Advance Ticket:
$40.79
Advance Member Ticket:
$36.75
Door Ticket:
$42.00
Student Ticket:
$21.00
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Kuumbwa Jazz Presents

Ray Obiedo’s Latin Jazz Ensemble feat. Pete Escovedo

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6:00 PM
All Ages
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Contemporary jazz guitarist and composer Ray Obiedo had an eclectic music upbringing during his younger days in the San Francisco Bay Area. The sounds of Miles Davis, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Henry Mancini, Mortown Records, and perhaps most of all, James Brown, all influenced his musical persona and career trajectory. His early break was joining Johnny “Hammond” Smith on tour in 1974, which then led to late seventies touring with the legendary Herbie Hancock. During that time, Obiedo also began a longtime association with Pete Escovedo, which notably continues to this day. 

Ray Obiedo’s Latin Jazz Ensemble will feature Escovedo on percussion; an East Bay icon who has been a major force in Latin music since the late 1960s. His versatility has led to success across musical genres, including Latin jazz, salsa, rock, and Latin pop. The legendary jazz percussionist’s name has been synonymous with Latin music for half a century. Later this year, Escovedo and his daughter, Sheila E, will both be honored by the Latin Recording Academy with a Lifetime Achievement Award. It is the first time the Recording Academy has honored both a father and daughter.

Ray Obiedo Website
(Ticket Includes 5% City of Santa Cruz Admission Tax)

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