The SSU Latin Jazz Ensemble presents a free concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19 in Warren Auditorium.
The program features the best of contemporary and classic Latin jazz compositions from South America, Cuba the United States and Europe. Works by Lonnie Hewitt (Cal Tjader), Jesus "Chucho" Valdes (Tito Puente/Sonny Bravo), Ray Barretto.
Now in it's eighth year, the SSU Latin Jazz Ensemble is comprised of music majors at Sonoma State University and is directed by Bob Afifi.
Student musicians include:
* Bennett Roth-Newell, piano/congas
* Brian Pursell, guitar
* Greg Schlaepfer, piano/congas/percussion
* John Paul Norris, basses/percussion
* Johnny Alvaro, guitar
* Luke Silbey, guitar/percusssion
* Matt Stephens, drums
* Max Taylor, vibraphone/percussion
* Miles Wick, acoustic bass/congas/percussion
Afifi holds degrees in both the jazz and classical idioms: B.A in Jazz Studies from Sonoma State University (1986) and an M.M in Classical Flute from San Francisco State University (1991).
A freelance musician, he has played and recorded with numerous ensembles ranging in style from the Baroque period to the 20th Century.
Since 1994, he has been the flutist in Chuck Sher's One World Latin Band with bassist Chuck Sher, drummer Kendrick Freeman, pianist Art Hirahara, and guitarist Dave MacNab. Recent recordings include Mel Graves' "Ear Shot," jazz guitarist Randy Vincent's "Mirror Image" and flamenco guitarist Mark Taylor's "Pena y Alegra."
For further information contact Bob Afifi, (707) 829-8847.
