Los Angeles, CA.(Top40 Charts/ Lucumi Productions) - "A NIGHT OF AFRO CUBAN JAZZ" with the IGNACIO BERROA QUARTET! GRAMMY NOMINEE "IGNACIO BERROA" will be appearing AT The PASADENA JAZZ INSTITUTE'S "PASEO COLORADO" this Friday February 9th & Saturday February 10th, 2007, TWO SHOWS ONLY! Tickets per person: $35, groups of (4), or more: $120.00. The Pasadena Jazz Institute's "Paseo Colorado" in Pasadena, California will be presenting "A Night of Afro Cuban Jazz" with the Ignacio Berroa Quartet for TWO NIGHTS ONLY, Friday Feb. 9 and Saturday Feb. 10, 2007 at (2) shows at 8:00PM & 10:00PM.
Grammy Award winner and international drum star Ignacio Berroa has been recognized by many as one of the greatest drummers of our times. His numerous contributions to the American music scene have earned him a place among a very selective group of artists known to have set new musical trends for the 20th century.
Jazz Legend Dizzy Gillespie best defined Ignacio as: "The only Latin drummer in the world, in the history of American music that intimately knows both worlds; his native Afro-Cuban music as well as Jazz..."
Highly respected among his peers, Ignacio's musicianship and versatility have enabled him to build a successful career by gaining the recognition of some of the most important artists in the business.
Born in Havana, Cuba, Ignacio Berroa began his musical education as a classical violinist. But, after being influenced by Nat King Cole and Glenn Miller, his life and musical direction changed tremendously. It was then he realized that he wanted to play Jazz, and pursued that dream with a passion, taking his first drum lesson at the age of 11. He studied at the National School of Arts and subsequently at Havana's National Conservatory, beginning his professional career in 1970. By 1975, Ignacio Berroa had become Cuba's most sought after drummer.
After moving to New York in 1980, Ignacio had the privilege to work with Mario Bauza, among others. It was Mario who introduced him to the late Bebop master Dizzy Gillespie.
In August 1981 Dizzy officially invited Ignacio to join his quartet. Later becoming an integral part of "The Dizzy Gillespie's 70th Anniversary Big Band", "Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band" and the "Grammy Award" winner "United Nations Orchestra".
Ignacio's contributions to the arts have not been limited to perform on stage. As an educator he first made his mark by becoming an Instructor at 'Florida International University' from 1991 to 1994. Later in 1995, he released his video "Mastering The Art of Afro-Cuban Drumming" under Warner Bros Publications, deemed by Downbeat magazine as the best instructional video of the year, conducting clinics and master classes all over the world.
Ignacio has recorded and played with many notable artists, such as; McCoy Tyner, Freddie Hubbard, Wynton Marsalis, Jackie Mc Lean, Clark Terry, James Moody, Milt Jackson, Ron Carter, Charlie Haden, Eddie Gomez, Phil Woods, Michael Brecker, Joe Lovano, Jon Faddis, Jack Bruce, Jaco Pastorius, Tito Puente, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Lalo Schifrin, Chico Bouarque, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Lenny Andrade, Ivan Lins, Joao Bosco, Slide Hampton's Jazz Masters Big Band, Carnegie Hall Big Band, Lincoln Center Orchestra, WDR Big Band and BBC Big Band, just to name a few.
Ignacio Berroa's debut album, "Codes" released on "Blue Note Records" has been nominated for a Grammy in the Latin Jazz Category. He will be performing tunes from "Codes" with his World Class Afro Cuban Jazz Quartet at the "Pasadena Jazz Institute's Paseo Colorado" on Friday Feb. 9 and Saturday Feb. 10, 2007 for TWO NIGHTS ONLY, (2) shows 8pm/10PM!
Quotes:
"Codes is a Latin jazz lover...a fine music lover's dream come true, and more than worth the wait"
"JazzReview.com"
"Ignacio Berroa brought the rhythmic traditions of Cuba to bear on American Jazz. Like a Cuban Roy Haynes, Ignacio's drumming sizzles, sparks, and pops, easily flowing from Cascaras and Rumbas, to spacious Swings"
Ken Micallef - "Modern Drummer Magazine"
"It gives us reason to smile and reason to believe in the power of what real soul music can do"
Jim McElroy - "JazzReview.com"
Ignacio is bringing with him, New York based pianist, composer, arranger Robert Rodriguez (Rodriguez Brothers / Arturo Sandoval); one of the most talented Cuban acoustic bass players to emerge in the last decade, Carlitos Del Puerto (Gonzalo Rubalcaba / Frank Emilio) and saxophonist Ben Wendell (Pete Townsend).
This is a great opportunity to experience the Ignacio Berroa Quartet live in Pasadena, California this weekend!
The Performance will be at the Pasadena Jazz Institute's "Paseo Colorado" for (2) Nights Only, Friday Feb. 9, 2007 and Saturday Feb. 10, 2007, performing (2) shows only, 8:00PM & 10:00PM. Tickets are $35.00 per person, $120.00 for groups of (4). So, reserve tickets now by calling the PASADENA JAZZ INSTITUTE at (626) 398-3344, or by visiting their website at: https://www.pasjazz.org.
PASEO COLORADO is located at 260 East Colorado Blvd., Suite 206, Pasadena, CA 91101.
The PASADENA JAZZ INSTITUTE - is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, comprised of music educators, musicians, and jazz music lovers, dedicated to promoting jazz education, preservation and participation? The Institute was founded in 2000 by Paul M. Lines who serves as the Institute's executive director, providing musically-themed workshops and Jazz Camps to children, who are taught songs rich with the history of blues and the power of it's music.
The Institute also offers Jazz Concerts, in tribute to the Masters of Jazz, that are performed at Paseo Colorado, befitting jazz music by the Pasadena area's finest jazz musicians, who are creating their own jazz legacy. Paul Lines is also well known for his "concerts on the terrace" that take place every Summer at the Pasadena Museum of California Arts. This past summer our concert series ran for 7 weekends with 3 concerts per week.
This show is jointly sponsored by the PASADENA JAZZ INSTITUTE and LUCUMI PRODUCTIONS, offering the absolute BEST in JAZZ and AFRO CUBAN ROOTED MUSIC!
For more Info on IGNACIO BERROA and to listen to music samples:
Website: https://www.ignacioberroa.com
