by Magdy Zara
Billboard artist Paris Escovedo pays tribute to his father “Coke” Escovedo, to celebrate 50 years of artistic life, for this opportunity he offers a show where the fusion of funk, soul, Latin jazz, hip hop and Afro-Cuban music will reign.
As this event has been thought to pay tribute to the musical legacy of Coke Escovedo, the
show will feature the live performance of Coke’s band, Azteca and Santana, as well as the participation of artists and musicians who performed with Coke.
As you may remember, Paris has more than 37 years of professional experience in the world of entertainment, he is a complete artist as he is a musician, actor, dancer, writer and a multifaceted producer.
Born in Oakland, California, and raised in the Bay Area, he was the creator of his own sound called “Ghetto Jazz,” which was taught to him by his legendary father Thomas “Coke” Escovedo and today he continues the legacy and presents his own original and classic compositions.
The performance will be on Aug. 20 starting at 7 p.m., at Yoshis, located at 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. Tickets range from $29 – $49.
Two women will be honored during the XLV Annual CHCC Convention
The work of Eva García and Olivia will be recognized during the 45th Annual State Convention of the Hispanic Chambers of California, which for this year has chosen as its theme “Embrace, Inspire and Empower.”
The Hispanic Chambers of Commerce of California (CHCC) celebrate their annual Convention which is one of the most important networking events for Hispanic and diverse companies in the western United States.
CHCC recently announced its Latin Hall of Fame inductees: Eva Garcia of Sacramento and Olivia Garcia of Bakersfield.
Eva Garcia, began her career in real estate over 50 years ago and was the first Hispanic broker in the Sacramento region. She has been involved in the industry throughout her career, serving as a director for CAR and NAR and is also a long-time member of the Women’s Council, among others.
Olivia Garcia, is a former Board Chair of the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, is a History Professor at Bakersfield College, and a part-time Communications Professor at California State University, Bakersfield. With 20 years of experience as a professional journalist, she is the author of books on CSUB history and mass communication, and has been recognized with several prestigious awards.
Both have built successful careers, are exemplary professionals who have created a path for future generations.
The awards will be presented during the Latina Empresaria luncheon on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.
The annual CHCC Convention will be held between Aug. 21 and 23 of this year, at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center, 801 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, California.
Ambrosio Akinmusire presents his new album
The renowned rapper, producer and singer Ambrosio Akinmusire, presents the West Coast premiere of his new project Honey From A Winter’s Stone, which will feature a string quartet, which will make this an unforgettable evening.
Ambrosio Akinmusire will perform as part of the activities scheduled for the weekends at Yerba Buena Gardens.
As you may recall, the trumpeter also released two notable albums last year, the solo trumpet recital Beauty is Enough and Owl Song, a surprisingly spacious project with guitar great Bill Frisell and New Orleans poet-drummer Herlin Riley.
For this performance he will have his longtime bandmates: Sam Harris on piano/keyboards and his Berkeley High partner Justin Brown on drums, who promise for this day a radiant synthesis of hip-hop, chamber jazz and new music.
Akinmusire was recently named artistic director of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance, Akinmusire and Downbeat magazine named him Trumpeter of the Year in 2023.
The concert, which will be completely free, will be next Saturday, Aug. 24, starting at 2 p.m. at the Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission St. between 3rd and 4th streets, San Francisco.
