Rmal/Batacumbele with special guests Giovanni Hidalgo and Papo Vazquez
Gregory F. Pappas
one of the most important bands in the history of afro-caribbean music.
Their live performances are usually great and this is a rare opportunity
(they do not tour in the US...something difficult for me to understand).
Luis (jazzbuff), Lisa (Vgdesign), and Me (el tejazzrican) will be
there!!!!
We would love to meet other rmal's...
Gregory
vgdesign, @primenet.com wrote:
>
> Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 23:33:29 -0500
> From: Michael Reyes <mre...@execpc.com>
>
> I am coordinating the appearance of Batacumbele for this year's Chicago Jazzfestival.
> The band is titled as:
> Batacumbele with special guests Giovanni Hidalgo and Papo Vazquez.
>
> The performance date is Sunday Sept. 3 approximately 6:00 p.m.
> The afterset will be at the Hothouse 10:00 p.m.
> John Santos will join the band for a jam (as well as other surprise guests!)
> Va estar caliente! Thanks for your support!
>
> Best wishes,
> Mike Reyes
> Artist Representative
> Contact Michael Reyes: 262-544-1202 for more info. or email: mre...@execpc.com
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> Biography
>
> Batacumbele - Yoruba language meaning "to kneel before the drum".
>
> Founded in 1980 in San Juan, Puerto Rico by Master percussionist Angel
> "Cachete" Maldonado, Batacumbele is one of the leading Afro Caribbean
> ensembles in the world. Known as a progressively innovative ensemble
> that respects tradition, Batacumbele excites audiences by fusing genres
> such as Afro Cuban salsa & jazz with African and Caribbean (Puerto
> Rican) folkloric polyrhythms. The combination of world-class virtuoso
> musicians and superb vocalists along with great compositions and
> arrangements result in a unique package that has garnered a cult
> following in Japan, Europe, South America, the greater Antilles &
> Caribbean and the United States.
>
> The ensemble released two landmark albums in 1981 and 1983 entitled
> "Con Un Poco de Songo" and "En Aquellos Tiempos" (Tierrazo Records)
> that catapulted many of individual members into solo careers and
> bandleaders in their own right. The ensemble reunites for an exclusive
> appearance in the Midwest as a 12 piece All-Star unit with original
> members-now superstars - Giovanni Hidalgo & Papo Vazquez as special
> guests. RMM Records recording artist, vocalist & trumpeter Jerry
> Medina joins the group leading the dance oriented songs with his
> exciting vocals. On September 3, 2000 Batacumbele's performance will
> be heard live throughout North America (U.S. Canada and Puerto Rico)
> via National Public Radio's FM broadcast of the 22nd Annual Chicago
> Jazz Festival on a network of over 300 radio stations. Don't miss an
> opportunity to experience Batacumbele live in your city!
>
> Selected Personnel Includes:
>
> Angel Ruben Maldonado Cruz aka "Cachete", founder - director,
> World-class percussionist, recording artist, bandleader and teacher
> based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Recording and performance credits
> include Machito, Dizzy Gillespie, Gato Barbieri (Last Tango In
> Paris-Grammy winner), Freddy Hubbard, Weather Report, Jorge Dalto, Airto
> & Flora, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Manny Oquendo's Libre, Tipica
> '73, Larry Harlow and many others. Recently featured in upcoming cable
> movie "Flight to Freedom" featuring Andy Garcia about the life of Cuban
> trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. Nearly one-thousand recording credits.
> Students come from as far as Japan for instruction.
>
> Giovanni Hidalgo "Mañenguito", congas & percussion,
> Latin Percussion Inc., Endorser. Considered the greatest conga player
> in the world- the Michael Jordan of his instrument. Has released five
> critically acclaimed compact discs as a leader. Adjunct Faculty member
> at Berklee College of Music (Boston), produced several landmark
> percussion instruction videos, has signature line of conga drums
> considered premium instruments by industry leader Latin Percussion,
> Inc., conducts international tours and clinics for Latin Percussion,
> Inc., former member of Mickey Hart's Planet Drum; Grammy award winner
> as part of Dizzy Gillespie's United Nations Orchestra, and Eddie
> Palmieri's grammy winning album: "La Verdad". Member of Tito Puente's
> Golden Men of Latin Jazz.
>
> Juan Torres, trumpet, vocal chorus
> Internationally renown trumpeter known as the "dean" or "La primera
> trompeta de Puerto Rico" in the area of progressive popular music and
> Latin jazz. Affectionately known as "Juancito", he has performed and
> recorded professionally with hundreds of artists in the US., Puerto Rico
> and South America over 35 years. Musical director with Eddie Palmieri,
> collaborating on Grammy winning records "Palo Pa Rumba" & "La Verdad".
> Worked with Cheo Feliciano, original member of Batacumbele.
>
> Jerry Medina, lead vocals, trumpet, vocal chorus
> RMM Records/Tropijazz Records recording artist. Original member of
> Batacumbele, now enjoys prestige as star vocalist and bandleader on the
> leading salsa label RMM. Performance and recording credits include
> vocalist on Palmieri's grammy winning "The Truth-La Verdad". Hundreds of
> recording credits. Solo albums include: "Feeling Allright", "De
> Parranda Con JM".
>
> Angel "Papo" Vazquez, trombone, vocal chorus
> Ubiquity, Cubop Records Recording Artist. Internationally recognized
> as one of the leading progressive trombonists of his generation. Has
> numerous performance and recording credits include Willie Colon, Libre,
> Tito Puente, Jerry Gonzalez & Ft. Apache Band, Slide Hampton and his own
> group Pirates & Troubadours. Acclaimed debut album: Breakout.
> Currently has two records on the Latin Jazz hit parade: At the Point
> Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.
>
> Edward "Guagua" Rivera, bass
> Legendary studio bassist responsible for recording on thousands of
> Fania Label sessions throughout the late 60's, 70's & 80's. Original
> member of Batacumbele. Currently based in Miami Florida leading his
> ensemble The Latin Jazz Crew. "Guagua" still performs world-wide with
> Larry Harlow's Salsa Legends as well as special concerts with
> Batacumbele. Helped popularize the sound of the Ampeg Electric Upright
> Baby Bass during salsa music's heyday in the 1970's.
>
> Anthony Carillo, bongos & percussion, vocal chorus.
> DRS recording artist. Considered one of the top 3 bongo players in the
> world and the best player of his generation. Numerous recording and
> performance credits including Palmieri, Kip Hanrahan's Deep Rumba and
> his own solo project: "Mis Raices". An electrifying player and
> showstopper. Latin Percussion, Inc. clinician and endorser.
>
> Hector M. "Endel" Dueño, timbales & percussion
> Veteran studio and concert musician equally skilled in trap drums as
> well as timbales. Participated in the landmark Grammy winning
> recordings "The Sun of Latin Music" and "Unfinished Masterpiece" by
> Eddie Palmieri. Professional career over 30 years.
>
> Yan Carlos Artime, piano
> Cuban emigre, trained in Havana's top conservatory. Former Member of
> Cuban ensemble led by flutist Maraca Valle & Otra Vision. Recorded
> "Havana Calling" on Qbadisc and "Rumba Jazz: Tribute to Chombo Silva" on
> Sunnyside Records. Now one of San Juan, Puerto Rico's first call
> pianists. Youngest member of Batacumbele.
>
> (Other alumni include: David Sanchez, Charlie Sepulveda, William
> Cepeda, Nestor Torres, Ignacio Berroa-Cuban Drummer, John Benitez,
> Richie Flores, Eric Figueroa, Eric Figueroa, et. al) .