Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet: Fillmore Jazz Festival July 3, 2011

Join Wayne Wallace's Latin Jazz Quintet for a special FREE performance as part of the Fillmore Jazz Festival in San Francisco. The group is fresh off it's 2010 Grammy Nomination for Latin Jazz Album of the Year for "Bien Bien!" -- with a new CD, "From Hear to There" which is equally as impressive.

Wayne is practically a one-man ecosystem of jazz. He is a phenomenal trombonist, composer, arranger, bandleader, educator, producer, and head of his own record label. Pursuing each of these endeavors with unparalleled passion, imagination, and artistry, Wayne has become a towering figure in the Bay Area jazz scene.

Wayne’s acclaimed Latin Jazz Quintet brings together some of the area’s best players: Dave Belove on bass, Murray Low on piano, Mike Spiro on percussion, and Colin Douglas on drums.

Fusing the creativity and style of contemporary jazz with a profound affinity for the musical traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean, their 2008 album Infinity (on Wallace’s own Patois label) features Wallace’s original music as well as unique interpretations of jazz and Latin favorites. With impeccable musicianship and boundless imagination, this group takes listeners on a multicultural musical voyage to Cuba, Africa, and Latin America.

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Official Website: http://www.walacomusic.com