John Damberg Latin Jazz Quintet performs Jazz Week fundraiser - Oct. 27, 2010
by Kathleen McCoy |
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Building, Recital Hall
Let your body move and your mind travel to the warm and sunny islands of the Caribbean,
where the music is rich with exotic, fiery melodies and the exciting rhythms that
are the musical pastiche of the John Damberg Latin Jazz Quintet.
The group features original music influenced by the music of Brazil, Cuba, Trinidad, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The Ensemble's tight, swinging arrangements highlight the musical artistry of UAA Percussion Instructor John Damberg on marimba, vibes and steel drum, UAA Flute Instructor Laura Koenig on flute, and Alaska guitar artist Mark Manners. Adding heat to the band's musical salsa is the ever hot groove of the band's rhythm section, which includes Bob Andrews on bass and Eiden Pospisil on drum set and Latin percussion.
Advance tickets are $2 for UAA students; $5 for seniors, students and military; and $10 general admission. Day-of-concert tickets are $7 for UAA students; $10 for seniors, students and military; and $15 general admission. No reserved seating. Tickets are only sold at the UAA Fine Arts Building Box Office, (907) 786-4TIX (786-4849). Proceeds benefit Jazz Week 2011, March 2-5.
For more information, contact Karen Strid-Chadwick, UAA professor of jazz studies, at (907) 786-1684. aftkss@uaa.alaska.edu.
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