Jazz Festival August 8, 2010

On Sunday, well-versed world traveler and guitarist Brad Shepik presents his Human Activity Suite-his most expansive and committed project to date-with Ralph Alessi, Gary Versace, Drew Gress, and Tom Rainey. Cuban pianist Elio Villafranca returns to Caramoor with his Quintet featuring guitarist Pat Martino. After his solo performance two years ago and his quartet set last summer, Cuban piano monster Chuchito Valdes returns with his Big Band performing the music of his grandfather Bebo Valdes-a central figure in the Golden Age of Cuban music.

1:00pm Brad Shepik's Human Activity Suite
2:15pm Elio Villafranca Quintet featuring Pat Martino Sonidos Latinos
3:30pm Chuchito Valdes Big Band: The Music of Bebo Valdes Sonidos Latinos
4:30pm Second Line pause: picnic and New Orleans Jazz on the picnic lawns
6:00pm Chick Corea's Freedom Band: Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride, Roy Haynes

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