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Fri, May 4th 12 John Santos in San Rafael, CA George’s
  Time: 9:00pm. Box office: (877) 568-2726 . Address: 842 4th St. San Rafael, CA 94901. Venue phone: (877) 568-2726 . George’s is proud to present Five-time Grammy nominee John Santos and his Sextet at Marin County’s premiere Jazz and music venue George’s 842 4th St. San Rafael, CA 94901 (877) 568-2726 www.georgesnightclub.com
Sun, Apr 22nd 12 John Santos in Oakland, CA Oaktown Jazz Workshop
  Time: 2:00pm. Admission: FREE!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 55 Washington St.. Venue phone: (510) 649-1785. Memorial/benefit for the our dear brother and mentor, Khalil Shaheed, founder of the Oaktown Jazz Workshop. Khalil’s work was endless and resulted in several generations of young great jazz students and this incredible venue in historic Jack London Square where his legacy should live forever. Please do all you can to support his and our dreams as well as those of the countless youth and their families who have so greatly benefited through this program. A who’s who of Bay Area luminaries will be there to pay their respects and share the love onstage, including Bobby Hutcherson, Richard Howell, Ron Belcher, John Handy, Destiny Muhammad, Ajayi Jackson, Savannah Harris, Glenn Pearson, Muziki Roberson, Faye Carole, EW Wainright, Tarika Lewis, John Santos, the Black Oak Brass Band, and current and past members of the Oaktown Jazz Workshop. Nothing but LOVE!!!
Sun, Apr 15th 12 John Santos in Oakland, CA New Parish
  Time: 1:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 579 18th St. Oakland, CA 94612. Venue phone: (510) 444-7474. Aside from being a genius composer and virtuoso pianist since the 1950s, Maestro Palmieri has always been at the top of my admiration list for his social activism. Now he’s at it again supporting urgent grassroots community organizations right here in Oakland! Joined by maestro Orestes Vilato, this will be a musical moment not to be missed! Needless to say, this will be a HIGH HONOR for me. Thank you for helping spread the word - js Dolores Street Community Services in association with Agustín Luna Presents and Eyes on Arizona Collective are happy to announce a very special event: BUILDING BRIDGES & BREAKING BORDERS AN AFTERNOON WITH THE EDDIE PALMIERI LATIN JAZZ QUINTET FEATURING ORESTES VILATO & JOHN SANTOS with special guests LOS CENZONTLES and CAMBIO, Sunday, April 15, 1:30pm at The New Parish, 579 18th St. in Oakland, CA. 94612 (510) 444-7474 Tikets: BrownPaperTickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/233595 The New Parish: http://www.thenewparish.com/event/107637/ This will be an afternoon of music and culture to support immigrant justice. Dolores Street Community Services and their allies extend their solidarity to organizations like No More Deaths, a Tucson-based group, dedicated to stopping the death and suffering faced by migrants along the US/Mexico border. In an effort to increase public awareness about the human rights crisis unfolding at the border and raise monetary support, these three artists join a once-in-a-lifetime bill to assist those engaged (from Arizona to the Bay) in the historic struggle for immigrant rights and social justice. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=579388838&ref=tn_tnmn&__adt=6#!/events/378297268860634/
Sat, Mar 31st 12 John Santos in San Francisco, CA Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Forum
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Mission St. at 3rd St.. Percussionist/bandleader Benny Velarde is the true godfather of Latin Jazz and Salsa in the San Francisco Bay Area. Born on September 6th, 1929 in Panama City, Panama, he came to San Francisco in 1945 and attended Mission High School and City College of San Francisco. As an original touring and recording member of Cal Tjader’s first Quintet (1953), one of the first radio programmers to consistently play the hippest recordings from his own collection on the air, and a steady Bay Area bandleader from the end of the 50s up to now, NOBODY has done as much for our local scene than Benny. Everyone with a long history around here either came through his group at some point, learned from him directly, or from someone else who learned from him. He is a true pioneer, a trailblazer, and mentor to countless musicians from several generations in the Bay Area. Benny may have been the first to incorporate the timbales into a local band when he did it with Cal Tjader in 1953. His performing and recording credits are a who’s who of Jazz and Latin music. In addition to the highly influential Cal Tjader Quintet, Benny has played with Mongo Santamaria, Joe Henderson, Errol Garner, Stan Getz, Luis Gasca, Vince Guaraldi, Lalo Schifrin, Hadley Caliman, Toña La Negra, Elsa Aguirre, Walter Wanderly, Sal Guerrero, Merced Gallegos and Ethel Smith. Benny will be honored on this date with the SFJAZZ Beacon Award for lifetime achievement, while leading his All-Star band through some rousing Salsa and Latin Jazz. Benny Velarde - timbales Orestes Vilató - bongos John Santos - tumbadoras Monchi Estevez - vocals Patrick Morehead - piano Jorge Pomar - bass Ross Wilson - trombone, trumpet Marty Wehner - trombone Dr. John Calloway - flute
Fri, Mar 23rd 12 John Santos in Alameda, CA, 94501 Rhythmix Cultural Works
  Time: 7:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2513 Blanding Avenue. Venue phone: 510 865-5060. The John Santos Sextet in a family-friendly concert setting.
Fri, Mar 9th 12 John Santos in San Francisco, CA 94103 California Institue of Integral Studies
  Time: 7:00pm. Address: 1453 Mission St. Venue phone: 415.575.6100. The Creole nature of Latin jazz, and Caribbean culture in general, are in many ways templates for diversity, respect, and understanding for the entire planet. It tells an urgent story that is a beautiful testament to human perseverance, but it is not a pretty story. Genocide, slavery, apartheid, and continued colonial mentality are the results of the American experiment and clash of cultures. Identities lost and found also epitomize American history and are the basis of great turmoil and passion to the individual and collective mindset. The Western “love boat” view of the Caribbean as little more than a vacation destination deters acknowledgement of the economic and human needs of the region, as well as its central role in American history. In this hostile environment, the seemingly simple acts of studying, playing, and preserving jazz and Latin jazz are themselves acts of resistance. This lecture is based on the music of the Spanish-speaking Antilles-music that documents and embodies the American saga as well as any.
Sat, Mar 3rd 12 John Santos in Oakland, CA Yoshi’s
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 510 Embarcadero West 94607. Venue phone: 510.238-9200. Caribe/Brazil: Breaking Boundaries. A night of original compositions by the composers. The John Santos Sextet: Dr. John Calloway - flute, piano Melecio Magdaluyo - saxes Saul Sierra - bass Marco Diaz - piano, trumpet David Flores - drums john Santos - percussion Plus special guests: Jovino Santos Neto - piano, melodica Anthony Blea - violin A rare convergence of spirits with Hermeto Pascoal alumni, pianist/composer extraordinaire, Jovino Santos Neto and Bay Area icon and violin virtuoso, Anthony Blea. All original compositions and arrangerments.
Fri, Mar 2nd 12 John Santos in Oakland, CA Yoshi’s
  Time: 8:00pm. Address: 510 Embarcadero West 94607. Venue phone: 510.238.9200. Caribe/Brazil: Breaking Boundaries. A night of original compositions by the composers. The John Santos Sextet: Dr. John Calloway - flute, piano Melecio Magdaluyo - saxes Saul Sierra - bass Marco Diaz - piano, trumpet David Flores - drums john Santos - percussion Plus special guests: Jovino Santos Neto - piano, melodica Anthony Blea - violin A rare convergence of spirits with Hermeto Pascoal alumni, pianist/composer extraordinaire, Jovino Santos Neto and Bay Area icon and violin virtuoso, Anthony Blea. All original compositions and arrangerments.
Sat, Feb 25th 12 John Santos in Sausalito, CA Ondine’s
  Time: 8:00pm. Address: 558 Bridgeway. Scott Hamilton, tenor / Kenny Washington, vocals/ Erik Jekabson, trumpet / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums/ John Santos, Latin percussion 2 sets
Fri, Feb 24th 12 John Santos in Stanford, CA Dinkelspiel Auditorium, Stanford University
  Time: 8:00pm. Scott Hamilton, tenor / Kenny Washington, vocals/ Erik Jekabson, trumpet / Larry Vuckovich, piano / Jeff Chambers, bass / Chuck McPherson, drums/ John Santos, Latin percussion 2 sets
Wed, Feb 22nd 12 John Santos in Oakland, CA 57th St. Gallery
  Time: 8:00pm. Address: Telegraph at 57th . Pianist extraordinaire, Larry Vukovich with special guests including Scott Hamilton & John Santos
Sun, Feb 19th 12 John Santos in San Francisco, CA 94103 Yoshi’s
  Time: 1:00pm.
Sun, Feb 12th 12 John Santos in Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
  Time: 3:30pm. Admission: FREE!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: corner of Figueroa and Pico. Please join GrammyWatch.com and Presente.org in a protest to to support the musicians from the Blues, Mexican, Latin Jazz, Cajun, Native American, Hawaiian, Gospel and others as we fight for musical justice and demand that the Grammys reinstate the 31 eliminated categories. Visit GrammyWatch.org for more info . . .
Sun, Feb 12th 12 John Santos in Los Angeles, CA Mama Juana’s Latin Lounge
  Time: 5:00pm. Address: 3707 Cahuenga Blvd. 90068. Alternative Grammy Party featuring surprise guests from the eliminated Grammy categories . . . .
Sat, Feb 4th 12 John Santos in Aliso Viejo CA 92656 Soka Performing Arts Center
  Time: 8:00pm. Address: 1 University Drive. Venue phone: 949 480-4ART (4278). Uncommon Time is a composition/performance project by Kenny Endo (Japan). Abhijit Banerjee (India), and John Santos (Caribe/USA).
Fri, Jan 20th 12 John Santos in Pearl City, Hawaii, 96782 Leeward Community College
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 96-045 Ala Ike. Venue phone: 808 455-0381. Uncommon Time is a composition/performance project by Kenny Endo (Japan). Abhijit Banerjee (India), and John Santos (Caribe/USA). This is our debut performance.
Fri, Jan 20th 12 John Santos in Pearl City, Hawaii, 96782 Leeward Community College
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 96-045 Ala Ike. Venue phone: 808 455-0381. Uncommon Time is a composition/performance project by Kenny Endo (Japan). Abhijit Banerjee (India), and John Santos (Caribe/USA). This is our debut performance.
Sat, Dec 10th 11 John Santos in Berkeley, CA, 94720 UC Berkeley Tang Health Center
  Time: 6:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2222 Bancroft Way . A super fun-filled family evening fundraiser for Realm School with Manny Martinez, John Santos, Eyla Dávila, Camilo Landau, Julius Melendez, and more . . .
Tue, Dec 6th 11 John Santos in Berkeley, CA, 94704 Freight and Salvage
  Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10.50 / $5 w/Student ID. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2020 Addison St.. Venue phone: 510 644-2020. Final recital concerts by the Latin Jazz (taught by John Santos and David Belove) and Brazilian (taught by Marcos Silva) Ensembles of the Jazzschool Institute in Berkeley; one of the premier Jazz and Improvised Music Conservatories in the country. We will be featuring unique arrangements and some original material in the Afro-Cuban/Latin Jazz vein. This will be a funky and danceable night. After our set, Marcos Silva, the great Brazilian artist, educator and composer will be leading his student ensemble in performance. It will be a night of Caribbean rhythms and sophisticated samba. The Latin Jazz Ensemble is known as the “Bugs on a Windshield” Band and consists of: Kevin Coleman - Drums Javier Cabanillas - Congas Ruthie Dineen - Piano Tristan Norton - Guitar Martin Blank - Alto Sax Rafa Postel - Trumpet
Sat, Dec 3rd 11 John Santos in San Francisco, CA Brava Theater
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. 30th Anniversary of the Encuentro del Canto Popular presented by Accion Latina and Tecolote Magazine featuring: The John Santos Sextet Grupo Raiz Los Peludos
Fri, Nov 18th 11 John Santos in Oakland, CA 94611 Mountain Yoga
  Time: 7:00pm. Box office: (510) 339-6421. Address: 2071 Antioch Court, Suite 100. Venue phone: (510) 339-6421. Cantos Yorubas: Afro-Cuban songs to the female goddesses Yemayá, Oshún & Oyá with John Santos
Sun, Oct 30th 11 John Santos in San Francisco, CA Bliss Bar
  Time: 4:00pm. Age restrictions: No minors. Box office: (415) 826-6200. Address: 4026 24th St. Venue phone: (415) 826-6200. Legendary jazz pianist Larry Vukovich with John Santos as guest.
Sat, Oct 1st 11 John Santos in Oakland, CA Cesar Chávez Public Library
  Time: 2:00pm. Admission: FREE!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 3301 E 12th St. 94601. Venue phone: 510.535.5620. Come celebrate Latino Heritage Month with the Latin Jazz sounds of 5-time Grammy Nominee JOHN SANTOS with Saul Sierra and Marco Díaz!
Sat, Sep 24th 11 John Santos in San Francisco, CA Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
  Time: 1:00pm. Admission: FREE!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Box office: (415) 543-1718. Address: 3rd & Mission Sts.. Venue phone: (415) 543-1718. The Pedro Martinez Group from NY and The John Santos Sextet in concert.
Wed, Sep 21st 11 John Santos in San Francisco, CA 94105 MOAD (Museum of the African Diaspora)
  Time: 7:00pm. Box office: 415 - 488-7353. Address: 685 Mission St. at Third St.. Venue phone: 415.358.7200. “Cuba Contemporánea: The continuing presence of the Son in Cuba.” Part 8 of 8-part lecture series, “El Son Afro-Cubano” by 5-time Grammy nominee, historian, producer, composer, bandleader, John Santos. Co-presented by Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, the Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD) and SFJAZZ. 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Fri, Sep 16th 11 John Santos in Monterey, CA, 93940 Monterey Jazz Festival
  Time: 9:30pm. Box office: 831 - 373-3366. Address: 2000 Fairgrounds Road, Monterey, CA. Venue phone: 831 - 373-3366. The John Santos Sextet with special guest MC, Rico Pabón at the 54th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival!!! Dr. John Calloway - flute, piano Melecio Magdaluyo - saxes Saul Sierra - bass Marco Diaz - piano, trumpet David Flores - drums John Santos - percussion
Wed, Sep 14th 11 John Santos in San Francisco, CA 94105 MOAD (Museum of the African Diaspora)
  Time: 7:00pm. Box office: 415 - 488-7353. Address: 685 Mission St. at Third St.. Venue phone: 415.358.7200. “La Salsa de Nueva York: The birth of a genre in New York City.” Part 7 of 8-part lecture series, “El Son Afro-Cubano” by 5-time Grammy nominee, historian, producer, composer, bandleader, John Santos. Co-presented by Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, the Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD) and SFJAZZ. 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Fri, Sep 9th 11 John Santos in San Francisco, CA 94118 De Young Museum
  Time: 6:30pm. Admission: FREE!. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. Box office: 415 - 750-7634. Address: 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, SF, CA 94118. Venue phone: 415 - 750-7634. The John Santos Sextet in Concert. 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Wed, Sep 7th 11 John Santos in san francisco, CA 94105 MOAD (Museum of the African Diaspora)
  Time: 7:00pm. Box office: 415 - 488-7353. Address: 685 Mission St. at Third St.. Venue phone: 415.358.7200. “Legados: The legacies of Matamoros, Piñeiro, Arsenio and Beny.” Part 6 of 8-part lecture series, “El Son Afro-Cubano” by 5-time Grammy nominee, historian, producer, composer, bandleader, John Santos. Co-presented by Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, the Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD) and SFJAZZ. 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Sat, Sep 3rd 11 John Santos in Lenox, MA Tanglewood Jazz Festival
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Box office: 413-637-5180. Address: Seiji Ozawa Hall. Venue phone: 413-637-5180. “A Latin Jazz Tribute to Cachao” featuring The John Santos Sextet and the Federico Britos Sextet.
Wed, Aug 31st 11 John Santos in san francisco, CA 94105 MOAD (Museum of the African Diaspora)
  Time: 7:00pm. Box office: 415 - 488-7353. Address: 685 Mission St. at Third St.. Venue phone: 415.358.7200. “El Son Montuno: 1940s and 50s Havana.” Part 5 of 8-part lecture series, “El Son Afro-Cubano” by 5-time Grammy nominee, historian, producer, composer, bandleader, John Santos. Co-presented by Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, the Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD) and SFJAZZ. 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Sat, Aug 27th 11 John Santos in San Francisco, CA Main Library
  Time: 3:00pm. Admission: FREE!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 100 Larkin St. at Grove. Venue phone: 415 - 557-4277. The John Santos Sextet in concert for the opening of “American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music” 3:00 -4:30 PM
Wed, Aug 24th 11 John Santos in San francisco, CA 94105 MOAD (Museum of the African Diaspora)
  Time: 7:00pm. Box office: 415 - 488-7353. Address: 685 Mission St. at Third St.. Venue phone: 415.358.7200. “Invasión Cubana: The Son in the U.S. and Europe.” Part 4 of 8-part lecture series, “El Son Afro-Cubano” by 5-time Grammy nominee, historian, producer, composer, bandleader, John Santos. Co-presented by Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, the Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD) and SFJAZZ. 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Wed, Aug 17th 11 John Santos in San francisco, CA 94105 MOAD (Museum of the African Diaspora)
  Time: 7:00pm. Box office: 415 - 488-7353. Address: 685 Mission St. at Third St.. Venue phone: 415.358.7200. “El Camaleón Musical: The Son colors the musical landscape.” Part 3 of 8-part lecture series, “El Son Afro-Cubano” by 5-time Grammy nominee, historian, producer, composer, bandleader, John Santos. Co-presented by Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, the Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD) and SFJAZZ. 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Sun, Aug 14th 11 John Santos in San Jose, CA San Jose Jazz Festival
  Time: 12:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. The John Santos Sextet on the Main stage at 12:00 noon! 22nd Annual San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, August 12th through 14th, 2011 featuring a stellar lineup of international stars and new discoveries playing straight-ahead Jazz, Blues, Salsa, Latin Jazz, and more in downtown San Jose, CA! It’s more than just Jazz- it’s the quintessential summer experience featuring tasty food, wine, micro-brews, family fun, Jazz for kids, and a Club Crawl and after-hours for grown-ups.
Sat, Aug 13th 11 John Santos in Oakland, CA Laurel Street Fair
  Time: 5:00pm. Admission: FREE!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Box office: 510-381-2013. Address: Laurel Street, between 35th and 38th Ave. The John Santos Sextet will appear at 5:00. Several groups will be Featured between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Wed, Aug 10th 11 John Santos in San francisco, CA 94105 MOAD (Museum of the African Diaspora)
  Time: 7:00pm. Box office: 415 - 488-7353. Address: 685 Mission St. at Third St.. Venue phone: 415.358.7200. “En La Capital: The Son arrives in Havana.” Part 2 of 8-part lecture series, “El Son Afro-Cubano” by 5-time Grammy nominee, historian, producer, composer, bandleader, John Santos. Co-presented by Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, the Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD) and SFJAZZ. 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Wed, Aug 3rd 11 John Santos in San francisco, CA 94105 MOAD (Museum of the African Diaspora)
  Time: 7:00pm. Box office: (415) 488-7353. Address: 685 Mission St. at Third St.. Venue phone: (415) 358-7200. “El Son Monte Adentro: Introduction and historical survey” 1st of 8-part lecture series, “El Son Afro-Cubano” by 5-time Grammy nominee, historian, producer, composer, bandleader, John Santos. Co-presented by Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, the Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD) and SFJAZZ.
Mon, Aug 1st 11 - Fri, Aug 5th 11 John Santos in Lafayette, CA, 94549 Stanley Middle School
  Time: 8:30am. Venue phone: bathayde@comcast.net. Week of Jazz instruction and bliss for young players and adults. Star-studded faculty including John Santos, Tom Scott, Melecio Magdaluyo, Mary Fettig, Erik Jekabson, Khalil Shaheed, Wayne Wallace, Jeff Cressman, Frank Martin, Brian Pardo, Ruth Davies, Kristin Korb, Michaelle Goerlitz, Dezson Claiborn, Akira Tana, Kyle Athayde, Bob Athayde and many more!!!
Sat, Jul 23rd 11 - Sat, Jul 30th 11 John Santos in Arcata, CA Humboldt State University
  Time: 12:00pm. Address: 1 Harpst St. • Arcata, CA 95521-8299. Venue phone: (707) 826-3731 . Explorations in Afro-Cuban Dance & Drum. John Santos as part of Faculty that includes Danys La Mora Perez, Susana Arenas, Lazaro Galarraga, Roman Diaz, Miguel Bernal, Sandy Perez, Jesus Diaz, Rogelio “ñoño” Kindelan, David Peñalosa, Alison Hong and Michael Spiro.
Sat, Jun 25th 11 - Sat, Jul 2nd 11 John Santos in La Honda, CA Jones Gulch YMCA Camp
  Time: 12:00pm. Box office: tel: 510.287.8880 . Jazz Camp West!!!! Another glorious week of jazz, food, dancing, drumming, and life-changing fun. John Santos as part of 40-strong faculty of internationally renowned instructors (24th year on faculty for John!)
Sun, Jun 12th 11 John Santos in Berkeley, CA, 94704 The Freight & Salvage
  Time: 8:00pm. Address: 2020 Addison Street. Venue phone: (510) 644-2020 / info@freightandsalvage.org. The John Santos Sextet in concert celebrating the highly anticipated release of their new CD, Filosofía Caribeña Vol.1
Sat, May 21st 11 John Santos in Oakland, CA San Antonio Park
  Time: 12:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Foothill, between 16th & 18th Avenues, 94606. Venue phone: 510.533.6629. The John Santos Sextet at the Malcolm X Festival
Wed, May 18th 11 John Santos in Oakland, CA Yoshi’s
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Embarcadero. Venue phone: 510.238-9200. John Santos in concert with Omar Sosa and his Afreecanos plus the Latin Ensemble of the Jazzschool Institute under the direction of John Santos, David Belove and Omar Sosa.
Sat, May 14th 11 John Santos in Los Angeles, CA The Getty Center
  Time: 8:00pm. Admission: Free!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1200 Getty Center Drive. Venue phone: (310) 440-7300. JS in concert as guest with Omar Sosa and his Afreecanos. Reservations required!
Fri, Apr 29th 11 John Santos in Montclair Village, Oakland, CA Mountain Yoga
  Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $20. Address: 2071 Antioch Ct., #100. Venue phone: 415-339-6421. Spirit Song: The Inner Expression of Afro-Cuban Chant. Cuban songs and chants of Afro/spiritual origin are at the root of contemporary Salsa and Latin Jazz and continue to be a strong base of identity for many Caribbean descendants in and out of the region. In this presentation/workshop, John will give a concise history of this rich form of expression and its contemporary evolution. We will also learn the melodies, phrasing and significance of several cantos of Kongo and Yoruba (Nigeria) origin still used in modern syncretization of African-based spiritual practice in Cuba and other places.
Fri, Apr 15th 11 John Santos in Washington DC National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institution
  Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 14th St. and Constitution Ave. NW. Venue phone: 202-633-3704. Musica, Identidad y Cultura en el Caribe featuring The John Santos Sextet.
Sun, Apr 10th 11 John Santos in San Francisco, CA 94114 Bliss Bar
  Time: 4:30pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 4026 24th St, 94114. Venue phone: 415 - 826-6200. I have the pleasure of joining the masters, Larry Vukovich (piano), and Buca Necak (bass) at the intimate Bliss Bar on upper 24th. We had a ball last time and I’m really looking forward to it again. Surprises - always surprises . . .
Sat, Apr 2nd 11 John Santos in San Francisco, CA Herbst Theater
  Time: 7:00pm. Address: 401 Van Ness Ave S.F., CA 94102 . Venue phone: (415) 621-6600. World Premiere of Filosofía Caribeña!!! The John Santos Sextet with special guests Jerry Medina (Puerto Rican vocal legend) Kamau Daaood (spoken word) Rico Pabon (spoken word) Ramon Ramos Alayo (choreography) JS SEXTET Dr. John Calloway, Melecio Magdaluyo, Saul Sierra, Marco Diaz, David Flores & JS)
Sat, Mar 12th 11 John Santos in Oakland, CA Piedmont Piano Co., Oakland, CA
  Time: 7:00am. Admission: 40 SUGGESTED. Age restrictions: All Ages. Box office: 510-500-1000. Address: 18th & San Pablo, Oakland (1728 San Pablo Ave.). Venue phone: 510-547-8188. Tonight! A Fabulous Evening of music with JOVINO SANTOS NETO and an incredible line-up of special guests including: Peter Barshay, Paul Van Wageningen, Phil Thompson, Keith Terry, John Santos, Sandy Cressman, Harvey Wainapel, Amy Molinelli, and Tru Saturday, March 12 • 7 pm Piedmont Piano Co., Oakland, CA For tix: http://www.piedmontpiano.com/Webpages/JovinoRCI2011.html or call 510-547-8188 Secure your tickets now! This is going to be a very special evening of music with all proceeds benefiting RCI’s programs for children- the Oakland Children’s Community Choir and Jam Camp West Jovino Santos Neto is a 3-time Latin Grammy Nominee (http://www.jovisan.net/) and we have him here from Seattle for one, very special night of music, wine, prizes and hors d’oeuvres. Jovino, who is originally from Brazil, is currently living in Seattle where he teaches and records. He has multiple CDs and has collaborated with musicians such as Hermeto Pascoal, Bill Frisell, Paquito d’Rivera, David Sanchez, Joe Locke and many more. Come and see what other surprise guest artists will drop in!!! Proceeds go to Rhythmic Concepts Inc (RCI), a Bay Area non-profit dedicated to the preservation of the Jazz art form through education and awareness. This special night will raise money for two of RCI’s programs Jam Camp and the Oakland Children’s Community Choir. These two programs give children the opportunity to participate in various music programs where funding has eliminated music programs. Your donation will go a long way to providing underprivileged Oakland youth an opportunity to learn and perform music. $40/person suggested donation requested at the door No one will be turned away. For more info: tom.gregory@earthlink.net or at 510-500-1000. Tom Gregory Avid Jazz Camper RCI Fund-raising Volunteer ©2011 Rhythmic Concepts Inc. | 2501 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612 | 510.287.8880
Wed, Mar 2nd 11 John Santos in Oakland, CA Yoshi’s
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Embarcadero. Venue phone: 510.238-9200. JS as special guest with Juan Escovedo, Ray Obiedo, Roger Glenn and surprises.
Mon, Feb 21st 11 John Santos in Oakland, CA Yoshi’s
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: embarcadero. Venue phone: 510.238-9200. JS as special guest with Wayne Wallace celebrating the release of Wayne’s new CD, From Hear to There.
Sun, Feb 13th 11 John Santos in Oakland, CA, 94606 Eastside Arts Alliance
  Time: 3:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2277 International Blvd.. Venue phone: (510) 533-6629. Filosofía Caribeña fundraiser/teaser/panel with the John Santos Sextet (Dr. John Calloway, Melecio Magdaluyo. Saul Sierra, Marco Diaz & JS), plus special guests Borikua MC/spoken wordsmith Rico Pabon and Cuban choreographer/dancer extraordinaire, Ramon Ramos Alayo
Sun, Jan 30th 11 John Santos in San Francisco, CA Bliss Bar
  Time: 4:30pm. Age restrictions: No minors. Address: 4026 24th St, 94114. Venue phone: (415) 826-6200. Larry Vukovich Group with special guest, John Santos
Sat, Jan 29th 11 John Santos in Santa Cruz, CA Kuumbwa Jazz Center
  Time: 7:30pm. Address: 320 Cedar St # 2 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 . Venue phone: (831) 427-2227. To Eva With Love CD Release (Tribute to Eva Cassidy) featuring Amikaeyla Gaston and Trelawny Rose with Wayne Wallace, David Belove, Dave Flores, John Santos, Simon Rochester and Vince Mellone
Fri, Jan 21st 11 John Santos in Berkeley, CA, 94704 The Jazzschool
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2087 Addison St.. Venue phone: (510) 845-5373. To Eva With Love CD Release (Tribute to Eva Cassidy) featuring Amikaeyla Gaston and Trelawny Rose with Wayne Wallace, David Belove, Dave Flores, John Santos, Simon Rochester and Vince Mellone
Thu, Dec 23rd 10 John Santos in Oakland, CA African Children’s Learning Center
  Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $5 - $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 959 33rd St. at San Pablo, 94608. Benefit for Avotcja featuring Baba Ken Okulolo, Mamacoatl, Ras Mo, Faye Carol, Manny Martinez, the Bay Area Blues Society Caravan of All Stars, Val Serrant, Tureeda Mikell, Hugh Humphrey, John Santos, and more
Sat, Dec 18th 10 John Santos in Berkeley, CA La Peña Cultural Center
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 3105 Shattuck Ave, 94705. Venue phone: 510 849-2568. 10th Anniversary of Bomba and Plena workshops at La Peña Aguacero Mixta Criolla Quenepas Youth Ensemble (Avelina Claridad Santos Salazar - 5 years old - is part of Quenepas!)
Mon, Dec 13th 10 John Santos in Oakland, CA Yoshi’s
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 510 Embarcadero West 94607. Venue phone: 510.238-9200. Year-end performance of three of the Jazzschool Institute’s student ensembles including those of Dan Zinn, Milchael Zilber, and the Latin Ensemble, taught by David Belove and me (JS).
Sun, Dec 12th 10 John Santos in San Leandro George Mark House
  Time: 5:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Children’s Remembrance Day To honor and remember the children who have passed. Eli Goldlink - piano Bill Hager - bass John Santos - percussion
Sun, Nov 21st 10 John Santos in San Francisco, CA Jewish Community Center
  Time: 8:00pm. Box office: 415.292.1233. Address: 3200 California St.. The 11th Annual San Francisco World Music Festival. Dozens of performers from around the world including John Santos.
Sat, Nov 20th 10 John Santos in San Francisco, CA Jewish Community Center
  Time: 8:00pm. Box office: 415.292.1233. Address: 3200 California St.. The 11th Annual San Francisco World Music Festival. Dozens of performers from around the world including John Santos with David Flores and Javier Navarrette.
Fri, Nov 19th 10 John Santos in San Francisco, CA Jewish Community Center
  Time: 8:00pm. Box office: 415.292.1233. Address: 3200 California St.. The 11th Annual San Francisco World Music Festival. Dozens of performers from around the world including John Santos.
Mon, Nov 1st 10 John Santos in San Francisco, CA Yoshi’s
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1330 Fillmore St, 94115. Venue phone: 415.655.5600. John Santos’ 55th Birthday celebration featuring the John Santos Sextet plus surprises!
Sun, Oct 24th 10 John Santos in San Francisco, CA SGI-USA San Francisco Culture Center & Ikeda Auditorium
  Time: 10:00am. Admission: FREE!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Box office: 415-674-9701 . Address: 2450 17th Street at Potrero. I have the great honor of offering a keynote address at this celebration of the 65th Anniversary of the United Nations (founded in San Francisco in 1945). My Sextet will also perform a set at 4:30. This is part of a three day event that starts on Friday 10/22.
Sun, Oct 17th 10 John Santos in San Francisco, CA Mission Cultural Center
  Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2868 Mission St, SF, CA 94110. Avotcjapalooza Tribute to poet/radio personality, Avotcja featuring many local poets and folks including Manny Martinez, Eric Aviles, Paul Flores, Sandra Garcia Rivera, Alfonso Texidor, Quique Davila, John Santos and more . . .
Mon, Oct 11th 10 John Santos in San Francisco, CA Yoshi’s
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1330 Fillmore St, 94115. Venue phone: 415.655.5600. Celebrating the late, great Hadley Caliman with a Memorial Jam featuring The Bobby Hutcherson Group, Larry Vuckovich, Eddie Marshall, Jeff Chambers, Pete Yellin, Vince Wallace, John Santos and many more . . .
Sun, Oct 3rd 10 John Santos in Oakland, CA Defremery Park
  Time: 11:00am. Admission: FREE!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 1651 Adeline St, between 16th and 18th Streets, 94607. Venue phone: 415.255.9035. Life is Living is a phenomenal event spearheaded by the dynamic Mark Bamuthi Joseph and Youth Speaks. He’s done it in Chicago, Houston, Oakland, and coming real soon to Atlanta. The John Santos Sextet is one of several groups performing. We go on around 1:30 and play a short set.
Sun, Sep 26th 10 John Santos in Berkeley, CA Sproul Plaza, UC Berkeley Campus
  Time: 4:00pm. Admission: FREE!. Age restrictions: All Ages. The John Santos Sextet at the Fall Free for All! Open House at Cal Performances Sun, Sept 26, 11 am-6 pm Diamano Coura, Kronos Quartet, Linda Tillery & the Cultural Heritage Choir, Mark Morris Dance Group, Melanie Demore, Melody of China, the Philharmonic Baroque Chamber Players, and many more . . .
Sun, Aug 29th 10 John Santos in Oakland Eastside Arts Alliance
  Time: 1:00pm. Admission: 10.00. Age restrictions: All Ages. Box office: (510) 375-0660. Address: 2277 International Blvd.. Venue phone: 510.533.6629. The John Santos Sextet, Machina Sol, DJ Jose Ruiz, and more to raise funds for Maiti’s medical studies in Cuba. MAITI”S NOTE . . . Dear Friend, My name is Maiti Celina Rodriguez. I am currently a third year Medical Student at the Latin American School of Medicine in Havana, Cuba (LASM). I am a second generation Chicana, born and raised in Oakland, CA, and was afforded the amazing opportunity to study medicine for free on a tuition scholarship provided by the government of the island country of Cuba. LASM was established in 1999 by the Cuban government and in 2001 the school was opened to U. S. students thanks to the work of the Congressional Black Caucus. The six-year program provides students worldwide free medical schooling. There are currently 133 students from the U.S. attending LASM from the pre-med to 6th year of medicine. Upon graduation, students return to their home countries to practice medicine in underserved communities. The past three years at LASM have provided me with a vital and unique learning experience few have the opportunity to encounter as a medical student. Unfortunately, due to diplomatic relations between Cuba and the US at this time, students from the program are ineligible for any federal student loan programs and the tuition scholarship does not cover the additional costs of living including basic costs of transportation, airfare (1-2 trips home per year), books, internal travel, internet, phone and food costs. Expenses are estimated at $3,000 annually and an estimated $12,000 over the next 4 years in addition to approximately $5,000 for the board exams and preparatory courses. With the support and inspiration of my family and friends I am determined to realize my dream of becoming a Pediatrician or a Primary Care Physician. I am organizing a fundraising event this summer in hopes of raising money that I will use throughout my remaining four years of medical school and will possibly lessen the financial burden that my schooling has placed on my family. The fundraising event “Make a Difference” is going to take place on Sunday, August 29th from 1-5pm at the Eastside Arts Alliance in Oakland. Please see the attached flyer. At the event there will be musical entertainment by The John Santos Quintet, Machina Sol Band and DJ Jose Ruiz, as well as a silent auction including various items, donated by the community, up for bid. I will also give a short interactive presentation about my program and my experience during these first 2 ½ years which will include a slide show and additionally; I will offer ways that guests can find out more about the LASM program. I would like to invite you to come to this event and if not, send money. Please know that your contribution to this event is an opportunity for you to “make a difference” in my medical school experience. Your contribution is an investment in my success as a doctor and helps me realize my dream of “making a difference” in the lives of my patients. I look forward to seeing you at my event. If you are unable to attend the fundraising event on August 29th and you would still be interested in donating, you can donate frequent flyer miles or using PayPal or send a check to Maiti Celina Rodriguez and mail it to: Wells Fargo Bank c/o Nickolas Gould 151 40th St. Oakland, CA 94611 *please include account # 7708124222 in the memo Any financial help would be tremendously appreciated. Sincerely, Maiti Rodriguez 510.531.9033 MaitiRodriguez@gmail.com -Please visit my blog: Seis Años Cubanos at http://maitirodriguez.blogspot.com/. =For information about LASM and the program offered go to: www.elacm.sld.cu in Spanish or www.ifconews.org/MedicalSchool in English.
Sat, Aug 28th 10 John Santos in Berkeley, CA 94702 World Dance Center
  Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $15. Address: 1901 San Pablo Ave, . Venue phone: 510 528-1958. “Falando” (Speaking), featuring The John Santos Sextet in concert with special guests from Brazil, Jovino Santos Neto, and Ricardo Peixoto - an exciting evening of cross-cultural musical collaboration! Made possible by the generosity of the Zellerbach Family Fund.
Sat, Aug 21st 10 John Santos in Oakland, CA Downtown City Center
  Time: 12:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Broadway & 14th. Venue phone: (510) 444-CITY. 10th Annual Art & Soul Festival in Oakland The John Santos Sextet John Handy MC Hammer Pete Escovedo CAKE En Vogue Toni, Tone, Tony Lenny Williams and much more !!!
Sat, Aug 21st 10 - Sun, Aug 22nd 10 John Santos in Oakland, CA Eastside Arts Alliance
  Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2277 International Blvd.. Venue phone: 510.533.6629. Premiere of the first compositions of the Filosofía Caribeña, composing/performing project by The John Santos Sextet with special guests, dynamic spoken word artists, Kamau Daaood from LA, and Rico Pabon from Oakland. 8:00 PM Sat, 3:00 PM Sun.
Sat, Aug 14th 10 John Santos in Oakland, CA MacArthur Blvd, between 35th and 38th Avenues
  Time: 11:00am. Admission: FREE!. Age restrictions: All Ages. Venue phone: 510-381-2013. The 11th Annual Laurel Street Fair The John Santos Sextet is scheduled to go on around 4:00.
Wed, Aug 4th 10 - Wed, Sep 8th 10 John Santos in San Francisco, CA The Museum of the African Diaspora
  Time: 7:00pm. Address: 685 Mission St. Venue phone: 415.358.7200. SFJAZZ, the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival and The Museum of the African Diaspora (MOAD) present African Spiritual Practices and Retentions in Latin Music, a unique and exclusive series from Bay Area lecturer, bandleader, percussionist and educator, John Santos, on Wednesdays, August 4 – September 8, 7:00pm – 9:00pm (6-class series). These Discover Jazz classes can be enjoyed as a series, or on an individual basis. Musical practices throughout Latin America have preserved a wealth of African spiritual content. This six-part series will reveal several elements of African origin that form the basis of popular Latin music and Latin jazz, including instrumentation, rhythm, melody and more. During the series, participants will listen to and analyze a broad cross-section of recorded examples from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Republica Dominicana/Haiti, the United States and Brazil that span the last century.
Sat, Jul 24th 10 - Sat, Jul 31st 10 John Santos in Arcata, CA Humboldt State University
  Box office: (707) 826-3731. Afro Cuban Drum & Dance Program. A magical week of drumming, dancing and singing with some of the best maestros possible: Reynaldo Gonzalez, Susana Arenas, Lazaro Galarraga, Pedrito Martinez, Roman Diaz, Toto Beriel, Sandy Pérez, Jesus Diaz, John Santos, Michael Spiro, David Peñalosa, and Alison Hong.
Sat, Jul 17th 10 John Santos in Berkeley, CA 94705 La Peña Cultural Center
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Box office: 510-849-2568 . Come celebrate Bay Area cultural institution, La Peña’s 35th anniversary with five-time Grammy nominee, John Santos, and his highly acclaimed Sextet. John is one of very few, if any, artists who have played at La Peña every year since La Peña’s inception in 1975!!!
Sat, Jun 26th 10 - Sat, Jul 3rd 10 John Santos in La Honda, CA Jones Gulch YMCA Camp
  Time: 11:00am. John Santos among the stellar faculty of this marvelous musical experience in the redwood forest between SF Bay and the Pacific Ocean. indescribably delicious!!!
Mon, May 24th 10 John Santos in Stanford, CA Campbell Recital Hall, Stanford University
  Time: 7:30pm. Admission: $10 general / $9 senior / $5 stu. Stanford Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert with Guest Percussionist John Santos. Join 5-time grammy nominated master percussionist John Santos as he collaborates with Stanford Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble for a special performance. Mr. Santos is regarded as one of the most influential figures in Latin Jazz on the West Coast through his leadership of groundbreaking groups such as Machete Ensemble. The program will include several compositions by Mr. Santos. He will be performing on a variety of instruements and will be playing a diverse range of music styles spanning multiple eras of Afro-Cuban music and its fusion with jazz.
Sun, May 23rd 10 John Santos in Berkeley, CA 94704 The Jazz School
  Time: 4:30pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2087 Addison St.. Venue phone: 510 - 845-5373. The Jazz School Institute’s Latin Jazz Combo, directed by John Santos & David Belove, in their end-of-the-year recital concert.
Thu, May 20th 10 John Santos in Stanford, CA Braun Hall, Stanford University
  Time: 12:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Lecture “The Anatomy of Latin Jazz” presented by John Santos. Join John as he illuminates the great tradition of Latin Jazz from his special perspective as a respected practitioner, producer, composer and educator. Rare and current recordings will be used to examine the Cuban and other roots of this prolific pan-American art form. John will outline many of the social and economic conditions that spawned Latin Jazz and its contemporary evolution, revealing the symbiotic relationship of Caribbean music and jazz. Participants will see how Jazz and Latin American music have influenced one another since the late 19th century.
Sat, May 15th 10 John Santos in Oakland Yoshi’s
  Time: 1:00pm. Admission: $20. Age restrictions: All Ages. Box office: 510 238-9200. Address: 510 Embarcadero W. 94607. Venue phone: 510.238-9200. FOR THE LOVE OF MIKE (Benefit Concert) Yoshi’s Oakland - Jack London Square Saturday, May 15, 1:00 to 4:00 pm Performing: The John Santos Sextet Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Clairdee with the Ken French Trio The Anton Schwartz Quintet featuring Wayne Wallace Ed Reed and his trio Leon Oakley’s Friends of Jazz Nika Rejto Joe Gilman; and others TBA. For the past 38 years, Mike Cogan has operated Bay Records in the East Bay. It is the number one recording studio in the Bay area for creating acoustic recordings of all kinds: folk, blues, and jazz, among others. Recently Mike has had major health issues that have greatly diminished his finances. Consequently, a diverse group of Bay Area jazz stars will donate their time and talent to a fund raising concert, For the Love of Mike.
Thu, May 6th 10 - Sat, May 8th 10 John Santos in Yakima, WA Yakima Valley Community College
  Box office: 509-574-4835. Artist-in-residence, John Santos, will conduct various lectures, clinics, and workshops as well as perform as special guest.
Sun, Mar 21st 10 John Santos in Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019 Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society
  Time: 4:00pm. Box office: (650) 726-4143. Address: 311 Mirada Road. Venue phone: (650) 726-4143. The John Santos Sextet in concert making our debut at the gorgeous and historic Douglass Beach House for the Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society. John Santos - percussion, David Flores -drumset, Melecio Magdaluyo - saxes, Dr. John Calloway - flute, Saul Sierra - bass, Marco Diaz - piano.
Sat, Mar 13th 10 John Santos in San Mateo, CA 94402 San Mateo Public Library
  Time: 3:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 55 W. 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, 94402. Venue phone: (650) 762-1130. The John Santos Quartet in concert for families
Tue, Mar 2nd 10 - Fri, Mar 5th 10 John Santos in Denver, Colorado University of Colorado
  Time: 10:00am. John Santos, Wayne Wallace, David Belove and Michael Spiro in residence for various clinics, workshops, lectures and concerts.
Sun, Feb 28th 10 John Santos in San Francisco, CA 94111 Pier 23
  Time: 3:00pm. Admission: $25. Address: Embarcadero. Venue phone: 415.362.5125 . Haiti fundraiser. 100% of the night’s income will go to Sionfonds for Haiti 415-309-8088 www.sionfonds.org featuring . . . Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco, Sandy Cressman & Sombra y Luz, Ray Obiedo and Mambo Caribe, The Bay Area Latin Jazz All-Stars Anthony Blea, Ray Obiedo, Jesus Diaz, John Santos, Wayne Wallace, Bill Ortiz, Jeff Cressman, David Belove, Murray Low, David Flores, Melecio Magdaluyo, Javier Navarrette, Elena Pinderhughes, Roger Glenn, Paul van Wageningen, Marc van Wageningen, Dan Foltz, Larry de la Cruz, Sandy Cressman, Paul Mousavi, David Matthews, Jeff Narell and many more . . . The musicians, organizers, bartenders and waitpersons are all donating their time and services. Your support is greatly appreciated . . .
Sat, Feb 27th 10 John Santos in Berkeley, CA 94704 The Jazz School
  Time: 4:30pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2087 Addison St.. Venue phone: (510) 845-5373. Traditional and Contemporary Afro-Cuban Percussion. A lecture/demonstration by internationally renowned, San Francisco-based percussionists, Raul Rekow and John Santos. Raul Rekow has been the conga drummer with the Santana Band since 1976. John Santos has performed and/or recorded with Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach, Cachao, Eddie Palmieri and McCoy Tyner. He also teaches at the Jazz School and the College of San Mateo. Presented by LP percussion instruments.
Sun, Feb 21st 10 John Santos in Oakland, CA, 94606 EastSide Arts Alliance
  Time: 3:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 2277 International Blvd.. Venue phone: (510) 533-6629. This is a free event for donors and potential donors to John’s new project, Filosofía Caribeña. The East Bay Community Foundation has generously awarded a matching grant for this project. There will be some live music and poetry, and the concept of the project will be presented to the audience for the first time. Your support is much appreciated.
Thu, Feb 4th 10 - Sat, Feb 6th 10 John Santos in Sitka, Alaska multiple
  Time: 10:00am. Box office: (907) 747-3229. The John Santos Sextet at the Sitka Jazz Festival.
Fri, Jan 22nd 10 John Santos in San Francisco, CA, 94133-1701 Bimbo’s
  Time: 7:00pm. Address: 1025 Columbus Ave. Venue phone: (415) 474-0365. John Santos with the SF Latin Jazz All-Stars in a benefit for autism organizations.
Sun, Jan 17th 10 John Santos in Oakland, CA Scottish Rite Center
  Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Box office: (510) 287-8880. Address: 1547 Lakeside Dr.. Matin Luther King Tribute Concert with the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, the John Santos Sextet with special guests Kimiko Joy and Orlando Torriente, plus extra special guests TBA.
Fri, Jan 15th 10 John Santos in San Francisco, CA Davies Symphony Hall
  Time: 8:00pm. Box office: (415) 864-6000. Address: 201 Van Ness Ave. DAVIES AFTER HOURS: Part performance, part reception, the John Santos Sextet performs their musical response to that evening’s Symphony concert in the transformed nightclub-like setting of the Second Tier Lobby following the scheduled Symphony performance of Ravel/Mother Goose Suite by George Benjamin/Piano Concerto, Duet Messiaen/Oiseaux exotiques George Benjamin/Ringed by the Flat Horizon, and Ravel/Rapsodie espagnole. JS Sextet plays one long set at approximately 10:00 PM Free to all ticketholders. Cash bar. More info is at sfsymphony.org/daviesafterhours
Fri, Dec 18th 09 John Santos in Berkeley, CA La Peña Cultural Center
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 3105 Shattuck Ave. Venue phone: (510) 849-2572. Four-time Grammy nominee John Santos and his Sextet present a concert of original music and premiere additions to their repertoire. Melecio Magdaluyo - saxes Dr. John Calloway - flute Saul Sierra - bass Marco Diaz - piano David Flores - drumset John Santos - percussion
Sun, Nov 1st 09 John Santos in Oakland, CA Yoshi’s
  Time: 2:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 510 Embarcadero W. 94607. Venue phone: (510) 238-9200. Yoshi’s world-famous Jazz club and superb Japanese restaurant presents . . . A Latin Jazz family matinee celebration of John Santos’ birthday featuring The John Santos Sextet
Sun, Nov 1st 09 John Santos in Oakland, CA Yoshi’s
  Time: 7:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 510 Embarcadero W. 94607. Venue phone: (510) 238-9200. Yoshi’s world-famous Jazz club and superb Japanese restaurant presents . . . A celebration of Orestes Vilato’s 50 years on the cutting edge of Latin Music in the US, and John Santos’ birthday featuring The John Santos Sextet with special guest, legendary Cuban percussionist Orestes Vilató
Thu, Oct 22nd 09 John Santos in San Francisco, CA, 94102 San Francisco Jazz Festival, Herbst Theater
  Time: 6:30pm. Box office: (866) 920-5299 / (415) 398-5655. Address: 401 Van Ness Avenue (at McAllister), 94102. The John Santos Sextet and the Omar Sosa Group in concert. Pre-concert talk at 6:30. Concert at 7:30. Omar Sosa opens.
Sun, Oct 4th 09 John Santos in San Francisco, CA Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
  Time: 12:30pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 3rd & Mission Sts. Legendary Afro-Cuban percussionist, Francisco Aguabella, and his Latin Jazz group from Los Angeles in concert with the Bay Area Latin Jazz All Stars including John Calloway, Wayne Wallace, John Santos, Jesus Diaz, Dave Flores, Mike Olmos, Melecio Magdaluyo, David Belove, Murray Low and Orlando Torriente.
Sat, Sep 19th 09 John Santos in Monterey, CA, 93940 Monterey Jazz Festival
  Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 9699 Blue Larkspur Ln # 204. Venue phone: (831) 373-3366. JS with Wayne Wallace’s Rhythm & Rhyme
Fri, Sep 4th 09 John Santos in San Francisco, CA De Young Museum
  Time: 6:30pm. Address: 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive.
Mon, Aug 17th 09 John Santos in Oakland, CA, 94606 Yoshi’s
  Time: 8:00pm. Address: 510 Embarcadero West. Venue phone: (510) 238-9200. JS as special guest with Mel Martin for CD release celebration.
Sun, Aug 9th 09 John Santos in San Jose, CA San Jose Jazz Festival
  Time: 2:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Venue phone: (408) 288-7557. The John Santos Sextet on the Latin Jazz Stage
Sun, Jul 26th 09 - Sat, Aug 1st 09 John Santos in Arcata, CA Explorations in Afro Cuban Drum and Dance
  Address: Humboldt State University • 1 Harpst St. • Arcata, CA 95521-8299. Venue phone: (707) 826-3731 . JS as part of All Star faculty including: Francisco Aguabella (the legendary) Lázaro Galarraga (founding member Conjunto Folklorico Nacional) Israel “Toto” Berriel (Muñequitos de Martanzas, Afro-Cuba de Matanzas) Sandy Perez (Afro-Cuba de Matanzas) Roman Diaz (Yoruba Andabo, Raices Profundas) Jesus Diaz (Talking Drums) Michael Spiro (Bata-Ketu) John Santos (Coro Folklorico Kindembo) Reynaldo Gonzalez Fernandez (Afro-Cuba de Matanzas) Freila Merencio Blanco (Raices Profundas de Juan De Dios Ramos) plus Scott Wardinsky David Peñalosa Alison Hong Howard Kaufman
Sat, Jun 20th 09 - Sat, Jun 27th 09 John Santos in La Honda, CA Jones Gulch YMCA Camp
  Venue phone: 510.287.8880 . JS as part of All-Star Faculty at Jazz Camp, a divine week of music, dance and unforgettable concerts in the redwood forests between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean. I’ve been on the faculty for 23 years, and you couldn’t pry me away with a crowbar.
Fri, May 29th 09 John Santos in Oakland Yoshi’s
  Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 510 Embarcadero West. Venue phone: 510.238-9200. ARMANDO PERAZA BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION DANCE PARTY with The John Santos Sextet: John Calloway-flute, Melecio Magdaluyo-saxes, Saul Sierra-bass, Marco diaz-piano, David Flores-drums, John Santos-percussion. Plus special guests including Orlando Torriente, Anthony Blea, Willie Ludwig, and of course, ARMANDO HIMSELF!!!

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