John Santos Sextet
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Sunday, August 14, 2011 | AT&T Main Stage | 12pm
Multi-percussionist John Santos is a major exponent of Afro-Latin music through his innovative use of traditional forms and instruments in contemporary music. He’s been a prolific performer, composer, teacher, writer, radio programmer, and record/event producer for over 35 years, having worked with acknowledged masters such as Cachao, Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Bebo Valdés, Max Roach, Eddie Palmieri, Patato Valdés, Francisco Aguabella, Steve Turre, McCoy Tyner, Batacumbele, Omar Sosa, Giovanni Hidalgo, Negro Hernandez, Eddie Marshall, and Carlos Santana.
He was the founder and director (1985-2006) of the internationally renowned, Grammy-nominated Machete Ensemble. John and his stellar Sextet shed light on the historical and cultural significance of Latin Jazz, as well as its aesthetic characteristics pertaining to instrumentation, rhythm, interpretation and improvisation.
Formed in 2003, the group is known for its educational presentations from lecture/demonstrations on composition, arrangement, rhythmic development, stylistic interpretation and studio performance. Their repertoire consists of exciting arrangements from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the US, as well as original compositions. Their first CD, Papa Mambo, was released on John’s Machete Records label in the Summer of 2007. Their second CD, Perspectiva Fragmentada, was released in October 2008.
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“Santos is one of the most creative musicians I’ve ever had an opportunity to work with; he’s a joy for me to listen to…” —Max Roach, percussionist, drummer, and composer
Genre: latin jazz
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