Compiled by the El Reportero’s staff
Master Cuban pianist ChuchoValdés performs with his Bata Quartet and guests: alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett, Joey DeFrancesco, Dianne Reeves, and Regina Carter.
The magnificent Cuban pianist and his Jazz Batá Quartet go to town with a series of superior guests during their four-night residency, including the rollicking B-3 organist Joey DeFrancesco, the blazing alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett and ace violinist Regina Carter.
On Oct. 3-6, at the SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco. (The Oct. 5 show with Dianne Reeves is sold out).
The Adrian Áreas Latin Jazz Quintet @ Lakehouse Jazz In SF
Get ready to enjoy one of the most memorable and cool evenings with one prominent percussionist of new times: Adrián Aréas, and his Latin Jazz Quintet.
Adrian Areas is a percussionist from the San Francisco Bay Area. Born with music in his blood, since he is the son of percussionist José Chepito Aréas, founding member of the Santana Band.
He plays the drums, timbales, bongoes and tumbadoras since he was 1 years old, and his earliest achieve are playing for the opening Cow Place in 1976 with Santana at the age of 3, played drums for the of Channel 4 Just Kidding program and in it you can catch him playing timbales with his dad at the 15th anniversary of the Santana band.
Adrian has a unique style while giving voice and life to his instruments and spice to any melodies.
He has played and performed with Tito Puente, Carlos Patato Valdez, Jerry Gonzalez, Santana, Journey, The Doobie Bros, The Steve Miller Band, Joe Satriani, Arturo Sandoval and now currently working with the Gregg Rolie Band (founder of Santana Band and Journey). In addition, Adrian has recorded with prestigious bands such as; Steve Miller Band, Mingus Amungus Live in Cuba, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Braxton Bothers and The Gregg Rolie Band. Adrian is part of the Project de Congueros with Jaz Sawyer and Javier Navarrette. Adrian has recently recorded on the upcoming Alphonso Johnson solo Album (Master Bassist).
Don’t miss his upcoming show on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., at the Stow Lake Boathouse, 50 Stow Lake Drive East, San Francisco. You will have a chance to meet his charming mother Elizabeth Zuniga, who hardly misses his shows.
Salsa in the Mission with Emilio Pérez and Tito Thumas and New Caní group
Come and celebrate summer time with an excellent and spicy Latin jazz and salsa band with salsa and tropical music for the soul, on the dance floor with Grupo New Caní.
Playing congas Emilio Pérez, timbales Tito Tumas, first voice Fidel Hernández González (Cuban), vibraphone Dan Neville, bass guitar Edilson Martínez, trombone Lizeth Martínez, saxophone Steve Marshall, as well as other unexpected guest musicians.
At restaurant Cavas-22. Full bar and Mexican and international food, at 22nd Street @ Bartlett, opposite Café Revolution. Fridays and Saturdays, from 8 to 11:30 p.m.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? #SFO will be hosting our annual Emergency Exercise on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon.
We are looking for volunteers to participate in this training exercise to role play as an aircraft passenger, family and friends of a passenger, or other exciting roles.
Lunch and parking validation will be provided. Volunteers must be 18 and older and will be required to sign a hold harmless form; ages 16-17 may participate with parent/guardian consent.
