Paoli Mejías Master Class
Learn about the history of Afro-Caribbean music and discover the professional trajectory of Paoli Mejías, the Puerto Rican-born Latin Grammy nominee who caught the eye of Carlos Santana.
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Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
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Paoli Mejías – La Cantera & Friends
The California Clipper 1002 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesNo cover before 8:00 pm La Cantera continues their residency at The California Clipper, on Friday, March 15th with special guest Paoli Mejías, from Puerto
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JAM Series: Chris Madsen
FeaturedSpecial masterclass for aspiring young musicians with Chicago-based saxophonist Chris Madsen. Participating performing ensembles include College of DuPage Jazz Combo led by Matt Shevitz and SRBCC’s La Cantera.
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JAM Series: Raíces
FeaturedSegundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesRaíces was modeled on the famous Cal Tjader Quintet of the 1950’s & 60’s by the late Chicago percussionist Rubén Alvarez and is now led by vibraphonist Joe Sonnefeldt. Since their post-pandemic return, the group has thrilled audiences at area music festivals and Chicago performance venues. Raíces includes Stuart Seale on piano, Eric Ferrer on bassist , Bobby Delgado on timbales, and Jorge Leal on congas.
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JAM Series: Mamey X Ricano
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJulián Pujols Quall and Jonathan Suazo bring two music projects together in an exploration of Afro-Puerto Rican and Afro-Dominican Jazz.
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JAM Series: La Cantera and Friends
The California Clipper 1002 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesAfter playing alongside New York Times' "Top 10 Jazz Musicians of 2023" Jonathan Suazo and Santana's Paoli Mejías, La Cantera is hosting a Jazz Appreciation Month Jam session with some of Chicago's top jazz artists as part of their monthly residency at The California Clipper in Humboldt Park. No cover before 7:00 pm!
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JAM Series: Gabriel Rodríguez
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesGabriel Rodríguez's unique style, a balanced medley of musicality, knowledge, feelings and an incredible understanding of his Latin nature has made him one of the most sought after bassists on the music scene.
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El Hijo de Borikén + La Cantera & Friends
The California Clipper 1002 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesOne of Puerto Rico's most talented lyricists comes to Chicago to present exclusive songs from his third album to be released later this year. The
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Chicago Puppet Lab Showcase
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesA works-in-progress showing of eight new puppet shows by: Laura Torres, Tracey Christmas, Wendy madrigal, The Reverend van Ferdinand, jacqueline Penrod, Myra Su, Brett Swinney,
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Jorell Meléndez Badillo & Juan González – Puerto Rico: A National History
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesIn this masterful work of scholarship, Meléndez-Badillo sheds light on the vibrant cultures of the archipelago in the centuries before the arrival of Columbus and
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Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo Master Class and Jam Session
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesHosted by SRBCC's La Cantera, this Master Class & Jam Session with recent Grammy Winners Miguel Zenón and Luis Perdomo is another in a series
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Podcast Workshop with Rocio Santos
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin Rocío Santos, from Vocalo, for an intensive one-day podcast workshop and gain new skills in this fun and interactive workshop.
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