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Listening Room – with Joe Conzo, Sr. SATURDAY Never Before Heard Recordings Sat | May 4 | 6:00pm | Longwood Art Gallery @ Hostos
Enjoy a pre-concert glass of wine as author, historian and record What Made Machito & the Afro-Cubans producer Joe Conzo, Sr. plays never before heard recordings of Musical Groundbreakers? Machito & the Afro-Cubans from the 1950s and 1960s. A Family Concert with Bobby Sanabria & Ascensión Sat | May 4 | 11:00am | Repertory Theater Machito & Beyond Free Admission: Tickets Required - (718) 518-4455 with the Carlos Henríquez Ensemble The Machito Orchestra Photo: piper ferguson & guest vocalist Cita Rodríguez Join multi-Grammy nominated drummer/percussionist Bobby Sanabria and Mario Grillo, Musical Director his critically acclaimed nonet Ascensión as they explore the inner workings of Thu | May 2 | 7:30pm | Main Theater 80th Anniversary Concert what made the Machito Afro-Cubans so groundbreaking. From their expertise in Reserved Seating: Orch $25 | Mezz $20 | Students/Under 18: $5 with guest vocalist Herman Olivera playing Cuban forms like the son, bolero, and mambo, to the Afro-Cubans’ fusing of The acclaimed bassist for Wynton Marsalis, and a respected bandleader in his own right, Carlos Henríquez these forms with jazz – this concert will inform and delight the entire family. Sat | May 4 | 7:30pm | Main Theater explores the impact of Machito on Latin jazz as well as a youthful take on some Machito classics and Reserved Seating: Orch $35 | Mezz $25 | Students/Under 18: $5 Graciela favorites with 12 of New York’s top young jazz artists and the acclaimed singer Cita Rodríguez. Mario Grillo, aka Machito, Jr., leads a program of Machito “En Clave con Machito” hits including “Cuban Fantasy” and “Mambo Inn,” as well Rhythm Section Workshop as some rare gems for this historic concert. Taking on the FRIDAY Mario Grillo (timbales & percussion) singer’s role is the heralded vocalist Herman Olivera, Eddie Montalvo (congas) • Luis Mangual, Jr. (bongos & percussion) renowned for his work with Eddie Palmieri. A Tour of NJMH Exhibit with Joe Conzo, Sr. Gilberto 'Pulpo' Colón (piano) • Jerry Madera (bass) Machito and Mario: Hosted by Annette Aguilar The Roots of Afro-Cuban Jazz Sat | May 4 | 1:30pm | Repertory Theater Fri | May 3 | 6:30pm | C - Atrium Free Admission: Tickets Required - (718) 518-4455 MAMBO DANCE PARTY Sat | May 4 | 9:30 PM (approx.) | Hostos Café (third floor) Noted Latin music historian Joe Conzo, Sr. guides you through the exhibit, Machito and Mario: The Roots of The Machito Orchestra pioneered the use of the Afro-Cuban Jazz, developed and on loan from the National Jazz Museum in Harlem. percussive trio – congas, bongos, and timbales – as $10 (includes two tickets for wine / soft drink) permanent members of the ensemble, complementing the bass and piano, now the standard in Latin music. Salsa Warrior DJ Roy spins Machito hits for dancing. ARTISTS AND PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE What makes a Latin rhythm section work? Mario Grillo (Machito, Jr.) and the Machito Orchestra Rhythm Limited capacity. Concert ticket holders only please. TICKETS ON SALE: www.hostoscenter.org | (718) 518-4455 Section discuss their roles, offer tips for improvement, and answer your questions. All ages welcome. Box Office: Mon. – Fri. 1:00pm to 4:00pm and two hours prior to events.