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John
Santos Quintet In order to get to know him better, we asked John to answer a few questions. Here’s what he had to say: What’s the strangest experience you’ve
ever had on the bandstand? What’s your
favorite food? What’s the most exotic place you’ve
traveled to as a musician? What’s the last book you’ve
read? If you could be any other type of artist other than a jazz musician,
what would you be When did you become interested
in music, and what circumstances or events led to To find out more about John, go to johnsantos.com |
Percussionist, composer, teacher and four-time
Grammy nominee John Santos draws upon his
Puerto Rican and Cape Verdean heritage to
illuminate the historical and cultural significance
of Latin Jazz. Santos, a Bay Area favorite who
has played with masters such as Tito Puente, Max
Roach, McCoy Tyner and Dizzy Gillespie and is
known as founder of the Machete Ensemble, brings
together styles, rhythms, concepts and artists from
different generations in a vibrant and uplifting blend
that appeals to listeners of all ages. Recognized
not only as a heavyweight player but also for his
scholarship and deep understanding of the history
of Latin jazz, his SJW concert will feature original
compositions from his quintet’s debut CD, “Raices
Al Cielo” (“Roots to Heaven”), along with exciting“not
so standard” standards from Latin America and
the U.S.