Brian Andres Band Leader & Drumset
Latin Jazz. It’s been called La Combinación Perfecta. The perfect combination. The coming together of two worlds. The blending of two musical traditions. Jazz, a truly original art form born in the United States, espouses the freedom in music that its birth nation represents to the world. Latin: a generic term meant to encompass the numerous dance and folkloric musical styles of the Caribbean. Latin Jazz: part African, part European, it is to some, the ultimate American musical expression. The San Francisco Bay Area has been a historic hotbed for Latin Jazz artists. From Cal Tjader to Armando Peraza. From John Santos to Rebeca Mauleon. The latin jazz tradition has thrived in the Bay Area. It is from this tradition that The Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel arrives. Lead by drummer Brian Andres, the group was formed to contribute its own mark to that storied history. Comprised of some of the most sought after musicians the Bay Area has to offer, the ACJC never fails to perform its music at the highest level.
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With enough versatility to perform as a ten piece ensemble or incrementally down to a trio, and capable enough to entertain both dancers and listening audiences alike, The Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel can be tailored to fit any entertainment need. Whether it is with vocals or purely instrumental, the group’s high musical standard never diminishes. |
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The 2011 Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel
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