$40 Regular / $37 Students, Seniors, Jazz Friends
Doors at 8 PM
Jazz Hotline: 604.872.5200
Toll Free: 1.888.438.5200
Snce its inception in 2000, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra has established itself as the standard bearer of contemporary Latin music. Directed by world-renowned pianist, arranger, and producer Oscar Hernandez, the thirteen member all-star ensemble features ace musicians who have worked with legendary names of the classic New York salsa scene—Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Ruben Blades, Ray Barretto, Willie Colon and many more. An exciting, explosive group, SHO is at the forefront of disseminating the energy, creativity and spirit of true New York salsa.
Legendary singer/songwriter Paul Simon calls the Spanish Harlem Orchestra “one of the best musical groups in the business.” “Pure neo-retro salsa dura that couldn’t possibly be improved upon, ” states the All Music Guide. The Los Angeles Times writes, “Watching these crack musicians rev up their complex, precision polyrhythms and fire up five-part horn harmonies is as thrilling as riding a horse that suddenly breaks into a gallop.”
United We Swing (Six Degrees), Spanish Harlem Orchestra’s third album is a stunning follow-up to their 2004 Grammy award-winning album Across 110th St., and their 2002 Grammy nominated debut, Un Gran Dia En El Barrio. Many of the songs are original compositions grounded on the musical legacy of El Barrio, a pulsating Eastside community in NYC located to the south of 125th St that gave rise to Boogaloo, Latin Soul and Salsa. Whether original material or famous covers, the music of Spanish Harlem Orchestra is an irresistible magnet for the dance floor.
Doors at 8 PM
Jazz Hotline: 604.872.5200
Toll Free: 1.888.438.5200
All ticket prices are subject to service charges.
*Jazz Friends receive REDUCED service charges. Jazz friends tickets available in person or over the phone through CJBS office only!
Rumba Calzada
Vancouver’s salsa kings, Rumba Calzada, led by bandleader Raphael Geronimo, blends salsa, jazz, and Afro-Cuban rhythms to create a toe-tapping and soul-moving Caribbean musical fusion. A favourite with Vancouver audiences for over a decade, this Juno-nominated band plays powerful and joyful music. New York and Vancouver unite at The Commodore for a Salsa Spectacular.