 El Taller Latino Americano The Latin American Workshop |
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Broadway Uptown Music
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS
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Jamie BegianThursday May 26Concert starts at 9:00 pm. Tickets: $15 |
 The Jamie Begian Big
Band is a seventeen-piece big band, founded in 1998 to perform the original music of award-winning composer/conductor Jamie Begian. After its debut at El Taller on February 18, 1999, The
Band went on to perform at such notable venues as The Knitting Factory and The Cutting Room in New York, and the 2003 International Association of Jazz Education Annual Conference in Toronto,
Ontario.In its five years of existence it has considerably honed its unique sound and is widely regarded as one of the most original bands in New York. The Village Voice has called it "some of the most gorgeous post-Gil hues in recent memory." TimeOut NY praises it as "a crack large ensemble" while All About Jazz labeled it "a rigorous encounter with the entire history of eclectic big band composition" The band is made up of some of the finest musicians in New York including John O'Gallagher (alto), Matt Shulman (trumpet), Roberta Piket (piano) and Deborah Weisz (trombone); all committed to both the power and delicacy that Mr. Begian's music demands. To read more about Jamie and the band, check out their web site at www.jamiebegian.com. |
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Los Changos TrioFriday July 8Concert starts at 9:00 pm. Tickets: $10 |
 To describe the music of Los Changos, you would have to learn different languages: the language of classical music that had a strong impact in the development of composer Julio Santillan; the language of Tango and folkloric music of his native Argentina and the language of jazz, that is evident in the new generations of composers. But I would dare to say, that not even understanding these worlds would you be able to describe the magic hidden behind this fine trio of musicians. Those three styles, so different from each other, find in "Los changos" a point of connection, a door to unlimited musical possibilities. Los Changos was formed by guitarist/composer Julio A. Santillan's and drummer Franco Pinna when they both attended Berklee College of music in 1998. Bassist Fernando Huergo, a Berklee faculty, joined them later and the group started recording and performing in and outside the US. they have participated in many concerts and festivals in the east coast including: The group has toured Argentina in four opportunities. In 2001 the trio released their first CD called "Desde el Norte" (BigSur Records). In 2003 Los Changos released "Anit Negra" (BigSur Records). The repertoire of the trio is original music by Julio Santillan, who received the prestigious "Meet the Composer/Van Lier Fellowship Award" in 2004, the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, the Arif Mardin Award and the ASCAPlus Award. In "Qann" the trio consolidates the path that started many years ago with "Desde el Norte". Another step to find their own sound and identity in music.
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Nguillatun / Mochi ParraSaturday July 30Concert starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets: $10 |
 A celebration of cultural roots and traditions, evoking the strength of our ancestors and reaching the highest level of internal peace through folkloric music, dance, and story telling. With the special participation of Nguillatun, a fusion of traditional sounds from Latin America, performing songs from Victor Jara, Patricio Mans, Inti Illimani and their own original compositions:
El Taller's own Mochi Parra, singer from Chile, will also be participating. The Nguillatun Ceremony is a ceremony of the Mapuches, an indigenous group from Chile, carried through in order to communicate with the cosmic forces and the authors and builders of human life. |
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The Music of EsdeiheweFriday August 12Concert starts at 10:00 pm. Tickets: $10 |
 Con la misma fluidez que mana el agua fresca
del manantial, así surgen del autor los temas que conforman la obra musical de Esdeihewe, escritas en géneros que van desde el pop hasta la balada, en una profusión
creativa sin limites, descubriendo permanentemente sonidos y recursos musicales que acompañan una lírica impecable, cargada de belleza y, sobre todo, de profundo sentido.Definida por el autor como música pop espiritual, integrando el sonido único de la música acústica con la suave emotividad de sus himnos al amor, a la humanidad o al Absoluto. la música de Esdeihewe es la música del universo, llena de matices, y en ella tienen cabida los más sublimes conceptos para cantar al amor, al Absoluto, a los sentimientos puros o a la consciencia del ser humano, en un permanente llamado a la unión, la paz, la armonía. Muchos de sus temas contagian de energía y entusiasmo invitando al oyente a moverse al compás de su ritmo; otros tantos van directos al alma, en una identificación perfecta con las vibraciones de la emoción; pero unos y otros representan la más exquisita experiencia auditiva en sí mismas, aunque en su voz adquieren dimensión de eternidad. |
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Jammin Anyone?Every Sunday, August 21 - OctoberConcert starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets: $10 |
Jammin anyone? Written Jams by Carlos Cervantes Carlos Cervantes announces a concert without knowing exactly with whom he'll be playing; afterward; musicians arrive and play their parts. They are not always the same, but they are the best musicians that New York has to offer. Jack Jeffers and Enrique Fernandez were preparing the details of their big band "New York Classics" next performance, but when they heard what Carlos was going to play, they forgot their own concert: "When is Carlos playing? Let me know I used to go to his midnight concerts in the 80's I'm coming when he plays!" The same has been said by many other musicians since Carlos began to play and the list is surprising not only for the quantity, but also for the quality of names of those who come since the initiation of Luis Miguel of a production of Lupita D'alessio an her collaboration with Jaco Pastorius. Carlos Cervantes mentions that he gets musical influence from Julian Carrillo, and he has incorporated some of the Mexican composers' styles into his own. Carlos Cervantes prefers to define his music as a form of spiritual jazz, if it had to be categorized.
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Dr. Saul Contreras Martinez:
Tuesday August 23 |
El Taller invites you to a healthy night of discussion, and a unique opportunity to meet and get to know Dr. Saul Contreras Martinez. Saul will be lecturing on his work done as a
coordinator for the organization: 'Doctors for Global Health' in Nicaragua, and he will be presenting a visual collection of images from the medical communities in rural Nicaragua. Check out this article about Saul, which details his work: DB Profile |
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MalenaFriday August 26Concert starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets: $10 |
 Malena is a Chilean singer. She
studied voice at the Experimental Music in Santiago. In 1988, Malena was an active participant in the political campaigns to restore democracy in Chile. She sang in many political demonstrations and
performed for thousands of people throughout Chile. After moving to New York, Malena auditioned and was selected for Music Under New York (MUNY), being the only South American woman participant in
this organization. Malena has been studying voice at The Julliard School for the last two years, mixing Latin American folk music with classical voice technique. Malena has been working in the last
year at recovering traditional Latin American songs in a new and original style. Malean is working with one of the most prominent Peruvian guitarists, Rufino Ortiz, creating a wonderful performance
full of Latin feelings.
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Peña de las AmericasSaturday August 27Concert starts at 8:30 pm. Tickets: $10 |
 All America represented with music and dances, performed by artists of excellent level, in a great and friendly environment! Featuring Gastón Pourrieux, Marta Gomez (Colombian Singer) performing Colombian Folk Music, accompanied by Franco Pina, Julio Santillán (of Los Changos), and Ana Quinteros singing tangos. Also featuring Galia y Emiliano (Dancers); Bernardo Palombo and Juan Pourrieux as special guests singing Argentine Folkloric Music. |
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