Justo Almario Afro-Colombian Ensemble August 27, 2011

A native of Colombia, saxophonist and composer, Justo Almario has been fusing Latin, Afro-Cuban, South American, funk and jazz genres for over thirty-five years, working with such legendary artists as Mongo Santamaria, Freddie Hubbard, Cal Tjader, and Jennifer Lopez. Almario's newest ensemble combines jazz elements with the Afro-Colombian rhythms such as Cumbión, Porro, Chandé, Fandango and the best known Cumbia.
This concert is part of the Latin Sounds series each Saturday evening at LACMA in Hancock Park.

Official Website: http://www.lacma.org/event/justo-almario