San Francisco Latin Jazz Society

- San Francisco, CA Jazz / Latin Jazz / Jam

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Members: Andy Woodhouse-Bass and Mayhem, Johnny Rodriguez-Drums and Percussion, Alex Nunez-Congas and Percussion, Scott Brown-Guitar, Percussion and Keys

Sounds Like: Miles Davis, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Israel Lopez Cachao, Carlos Santana, Weather Report

Label: Ahau Records, Ahau Records

Bio: Who knows the exact origins of the San Francisco Latin Jazz Society or if that's even the correct name? It isn't known when exactly the Group began performing under aliases and other names such as "The New Latin Jazz Society", "Descarga Libre", the "Psychedelic Mambo Cult", "Los Pinguinos", "Lat... See Full Bio

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San Francisco Latin Jazz Society has a show on 08/09/2012 at 08:30 PM @ Angelicas ... http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/130189586 #concert

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“Listening to a disparate amount of jazz, the development of the music over time becomes apparent. It's an exhilarating sensation to hear an album that has stepped outside of the jazz timeline and recorded music that has a heart beating in the present day yet with an old soul sound. This is deliciously nostalgic to a time of vast musical experimentation, and the San Francisco Latin Jazz Society imbues this sound with a modern voice to make for some very compelling music. ”

— Dave Sumner, All About Jazz

“This, the latest release from the San Francisco Latin Jazz Society is a multi-cultural sonic exploratory transcending genres but with a smoldering Latin sub current churning just below the surface. Dancing, romancing and the stereotypical extended Latin jam session are pushed well aside in favor of an inventive and well defined style which revolves around textured rhythms and grooves for a retro yet incredibly contemporary ambient feel that pushes musical boundaries. ”

— Brent Black, @Critical Jazz

"The cross pollination of various musical genres relating to the jazz idiom has resulted in a sonic flower that is The San Francisco Latin Jazz Society. For the uninitiated think of it as the Mahavishnu Orchestra meets Carlos Santana on the way to a Tito Puente concert." "smoldering energy packed with percussive flavor" "The San Francisco Latin Jazz Society may well be the best kept secret not only in the Latin genre but in jazz today." "A cohesive and dynamic musical force to be relished."

— Brent Black, Digitaljazznews @Critcal Jazz

“Recalling memories of Gato Barbieri and Mahavishnu Orchestra, this ensemble plays with a joyfulness that's impossible not to embrace. I've listened to the entire album, and I highly recommend it. ”

— Dave Sumner, All About Jazz

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2012
Aug 9

Angelicas Bell Theatre …
Redwood City, CA, US | 8:30pm
Angelicas Bell Theatre & Bi...
Redwood City, CA, US
Thu Aug 09, 2012 8:30pm
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Come and see 'New Directions in Latin Jazz' with the San Francisco Latin Jazz Society. What would happen if Santana met Miles Davis? Or Eddie Palmieri met the Mahavishnu Orchestra? Become a charter member of the Society, buy your ticket online in advance and we'll give you a FREE download of our first CD, "Now What"! You can't beat that!
2012
May 31

Shine Lounge
San Francisco, CA, US | 8:00pm
Shine Lounge
San Francisco, CA, US
Thu May 31, 2012 8:00pm
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Awsome venue with a great lineup. Come out and support the local rock music scene this Thursday and every Thursday at Shine Lounge. Home of The Institution. Come check out The Institution every Thursday with different special guests every week!
2012
Apr 30

Flower Song Center
Richmond, CA, US | 4:00pm
Flower Song Center
Richmond, CA, US
Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:00pm
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2011
Sep 25

BEC's Bar & Bistro Ente…
Berkeley, CA, US | 5:00pm
BEC's Bar & Bistro Entert...
Berkeley, CA, US
Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:00pm
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2011
Aug 21

High Street Station
Alameda, CA, US | 3:00pm
High Street Station
Alameda, CA, US
Sun Aug 21, 2011 3:00pm
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Join the San Francisco Latin Jazz Society in Alameda - they'll be performing their unique blend of Latin Jazz improv

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San Francisco Latin J...
Awesome review of "Now What-Something for Freddie" by Dave Sumner @ All About Jazz-Check It Out!
Vicki Burns
Hey you guys! Congrats on the new CD!! XXOO, Vicki