by the El Reportero‘s news services
A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, ARTURO SANDOVAL was born in Artemisa, a small town in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, on Nov. 6, 1949, just two years after Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American Jazz. Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. He has since evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer.
He is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time, and has been seen by millions at the Oscars, at the Grammy Awards, and the Billboard Awards.
Sandoval has been awarded 10 Grammy Awards, and nominated 19 times; he has also received 6 Billboard Awards and an Emmy Award. The latter for his composing work on the entire underscore of the HBO movie based on his life, “For Love or Country” that starred Andy Garcia as Arturo. His two latest Grammy award winning albums, “Dear Diz “Everyday I think of you” and Tango “Como Yo Te Siento” are now available worldwide. Arturo Sandoval’s newest CD, Eternamente Manzanero. Performing the music of revered Mexican romantic pianist/singer/songwriter, Armando Manzanero, this is a true labor of love. Performing Senor Manzanero’s music with co-headliner Jorge Calandrelli, the album is a fresh, modern and pleasant take on his beautiful bolero music.
Recently released, is a new book chronicling his relationship with Dizzy Gillespie entitled “The Man Who Changed My Life” Arturo also is the 2013 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Sandoval was a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning group Irakere, whose explosive mixture of jazz, classical, rock and traditional Cuban music caused a sensation throughout the entertainment world. In 1981, he left Irakere to form his own band, which garnered enthusiastic praise from critics and audiences all over the world, and continues to do so.
At Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607, on Nov. 26 – 28, call (510) 238-9200 or for more information, contact Melody Lisman 818-297-4124 or melodylisman@gmail.com.
2021 San Francisco Veterans Film Festival
This year’s festival takes place online and in person at the Main Library
OneVet OneVoice and San Francisco Public Library are excited to announce the lineup for the 10th Annual San Francisco Veterans Film Festival (#SFVFF21), the Bay Area’s premier military and veteran film event. The festival, with screenings on Nov. 13 and 14 at the Main Library, is a free event showcasing unique independent films that explore the complexities of military service and the challenges of reintegrating as a civilian.
The festival, which was held online in 2020 due to COVID-19, will take place both online and in person this year. Come see selected films and panel discussions with filmmakers and local representatives of the veteran community in the Main Library’s Koret Auditorium. Following the festival weekend, films will be available for online streaming for an additional seven days.
San Francisco Veterans Film Festival
Nov. 13, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Nov. 14, 1 – 5 p.m.
San Francisco Main Library, Koret Auditorium, 100 Larkin St.
The event is free and open to the public.
Films will be available streaming online for 7 days after the event.
